2026 Grand Prix Season is Live

The Road to the
National Team Starts Here.

Uganda's official chess federation hub. Track Grand Prix standings, discover annual championship details, and secure your place in international Olympiads.

National Chess League

Club Supremacy

Join one of Uganda's 20+ official chess clubs. From the historic Kireka roots to the rising stars of SOM Katwe, compete for the Division 1 title and national glory.

Defending Champions

Kireka CC

1st

Division 1

City CC

2nd

Division 1

SOM Katwe

3rd

Division 1

Doves CC

4th

Featured Annual Events

From the prestigious K Rwabushenyi Memorial to the Uganda National Championship. Get full history, sponsor details, and prize fund breakdowns.

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Grand PrixJune 2026

Uganda National Championship

Status: Registration Open

Prize Fund: UGX 5,000,000

Full Event Portal
Grand PrixDec 2026

K Rwabushenyi Memorial

Status: Upcoming

Prize Fund: UGX 3,500,000

Full Event Portal
OpenApril 2026

Easter Chess Championship

Status: Closing Soon

Prize Fund: UGX 2,000,000

Full Event Portal

The Grand Prix System

The Grand Prix is the definitive season-long competition that identifies Uganda's most consistent chess talent.

  • 1
    Participate in designated Grand Prix events throughout the calendar year.
  • 2
    Earn cumulative points based on your final tournament rankings.
  • 3
    The top scorers qualify for the National Team and international representations.
View Live GP Standings

Top GP Leaders

1FM Harold Wanyama
42.5 pts
2IM Arthur Ssegwanyi
38 pts
3FM Patrick Kawuma
35.5 pts
4WFM Shakira Ampaire
31 pts

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