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Checkmate to Poverty: A Journey Through Africa with Chess

Imagine a world where every child, no matter where they live, has the opportunity to think, dream, and strategize for a brighter future. My mission is simple: to drive across every country in Africa, bringing chess to children in communities that need it the most.

I’m on a mission to bring chess to underserved communities by launching a chess schools across Mauritania, Senegal, Cabo Verde, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau. My goal is to introduce the game to villages and poorer regions, empowering young minds with critical thinking, strategy, and new opportunities for growth.

Follow my journey.

Explore the map of places I’ve visited, and see the joy of children making their first moves on the chessboard.

 

Starting in July 2025