Chess Tournaments in Nigeria 2026–2027
6 upcoming chess tournaments in Nigeria (September 2026 – October 2027), 1 of them FIDE rated. Most common formats: open, youth, team. Busiest locations: IPAJA, ABUJA, Ilorin, BENIN CITY. Dates, cities and formats are listed below; registration links and prizes are available to members.
September 2026 2
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 – Dec 18 | FERSCOAT SCHOOLSS2 SCIENCE B | IPAJA, Nigeria | Youth |
| Sep 24 – Dec 3 | ARNDALE ACADEMY PREMIER LEAGUE | ABUJA, Nigeria | Team |
Registration links, prize funds, entry fees and contacts for every tournament, plus filters, favourites and 4,100+ puzzles are for members.
Try 7 days free →October 2026 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28–31 | 1st SARDAUNA OF ILORIN NATIONAL OPEN CHESS CHAMPIO FIDE | Ilorin, Nigeria | Open |
November 2026 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7–8 | EDO CHESS CLASSIC | BENIN CITY, Nigeria | Open |
December 2026 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24 | THE ULTIMATE CHESS CHALLENGE S.2 BKGC VS BODIJA CC | Nigeria | Open |
October 2027 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Lagos International Chess Festival 2027 | Lagos, Nigeria | Festival |
Registration links, prize funds, entry fees and contacts for every tournament, plus filters, favourites and 4,100+ puzzles are for members.
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Compiled from chess-results, national federations, FIDE and ECU calendars and updated weekly. Dates may change; check with the organizer before registering. Last update: 2026-10-26.