The 2023 Edition of the Father Grimes Schools’ Chess championship, arguably the biggest chess competition among schools ( primary & secondary ) , organized by the Uganda Chess Federation has kicked off today at St Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK) and will run up to 9th May 2023.
Eight rounds will be played basing on the Swiss format of play during this year’s edition (Primary Schools Category) that has attracted over twenty Primary schools from different parts of the country including City Parents School and Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools, which managed to field more than two teams.
City Parents school and Sir Apollo Kaggwa schools, boosting of an array of upcoming stars in the game are joined by All Saints PPS, Bonna Bana Association, Busega P/S, Friends International Christian Academy, Gombe Junior School, Home School, Kampala Academy P/S, KCCA P/S Kamwokya and Mustard Seed Primary School
Other participanting schools include Peak P/S ,Rafiki Classical Christian Good Times Infant School, Goshen Junior School , Hillside Primary School, Naalya Children’s, Siima Nusery & P/S, St Donozio Boys P/S, St Francis J/S Buddo and Uganda Martyrs P/S
OPENING RESULTS :
Out of the expected eight rounds to be played during the Father Grimes School’s Chess championship, a total of three rounds have been played on day one with a couple of shocking results that brought tears of joy and outpouring of emotions from the participating youngsters and teachers involved.
RANKINGS AFTER ROUND 3
The schools championships have in the past given rise to a number of big guns in the game over the years, this tournament has been used as an opportune platform to showcase budding talents which are then prepared for serious club, national junior and senior competitions.
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- Omara Inspires Watoto Men to 2-1 Finals Lead as Seeta Revive Title Hopes
- Kawempe Overcome Uganda Martyrs to Seize League Summit
- Uganda Martyrs Face Kawempe Test with Top Spot at Stake | Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League
- KCCA Women Held by Makerere as Missed Chances Define Goalless Draw | Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League
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Finance Trust Bank FUFA WSL 2026/2027 Fixtures.
FWSL - MATCH DAY 1 FIXTURE
 
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3 - 02026/2027
Kawempe Muslims LFC vs Jinja United WFC |
 
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0 - 12026/2027
She Corporate FC vs St.Noa Girls Zana FC |
 
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0 - 32026/2027
URA Ladies FC vs KCCA WFC |
 
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1 - 02026/2027
Makerere University vs Amus College WFC |
 
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0 - 12026/2027
LADY DOVES FC vs Uganda Martyrs LWFC |
 
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0 - 32026/2027
Rines SS WFC vs She Maroons FC |
AROUND THE SPORTING WORLD
- Achomo, Mukulu Rally Seeta High to Keep Women’s Finals Alive
Facing the prospect of falling 3-0 behind in the best-of-five series, Seeta produced a determined late fightback to secure their first win of the finals. Kampala University had entered Game Three with victories of 48-43 and 53-47 in the opening two games, hoping to move closer to the championship, but Seeta refused to let the series slip away. - Omara Inspires Watoto Men to 2-1 Finals Lead as Seeta Revive Title Hopes
Both series resume on Wednesday, with Watoto seeking the victory that would put them on the brink of the men’s title and Seeta aiming to draw level in the women’s competition. - Kawempe Overcome Uganda Martyrs to Seize League Summit
Football rewards teams that seize their opportunities, and Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC made theirs count to claim a 2-1 victory over Uganda Martyrs Lubaga WFC at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, on Sunday. - Uganda Martyrs Face Kawempe Test with Top Spot at Stake | Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League
The central contest is likely to be between Uganda Martyrs’ scoring threat and Kawempe’s unbeaten defence. With an average of 2.5 goals per game, the leaders have demonstrated their ability to make chances count. Kawempe, by contrast, have yet to concede, suggesting that their defensive organisation has been effective. The challenge for Uganda Martyrs is to find a way through without losing the attacking rhythm that has brought them six points. - KCCA Women Held by Makerere as Missed Chances Define Goalless Draw | Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League
The goalless draw was a story of opportunities missed and defensive interventions that mattered. KCCA had enough chances to win the match but could not find the finishing touch, while Makerere remained resilient and came within inches of claiming victory at the death.
