Ghana Chess Championship 2026: Bernard Anhwere and Maud Benson Take Top Honors
The Ghana National Chess Championship recently concluded in Accra. CM Bernard Anhwere and WCM Maud Benson emerged as the champions. The event was organized by the Ghana Chess Association. It brought together the best chess players from across Ghana.
Final Standings – Open Category
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CM Bernard Anhwere – 7.5/9
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Akpa Prince – 6.5
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FM John Hasford – 5.5
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CM Fomevor Cephas Clinton – 5.5
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Loglo Daniel – 5
Final Standings – Ladies Category
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WCM Maud Benson – 7/8
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Ridham – 7
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WCM Gertrude Banini – 5.5
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Dotse Dzidzor Esi – 5
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Dotse Sumya Ibrahim – 4.5
Bernard Biney Otoo had an impressive performance and earned the junior championship title. This highlights the bright future of Ghanaian chess.
The top 5 finishers in both the Open and Ladies categories will represent Ghana as The Golden Knights. They will compete at the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan later this year.
The Ghana Chess Association thanked the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, for attending the closing ceremony. He praised chess as a sport, commended the organizers—especially Madam Christiana Ashley—for a thrilling event, and pledged continued support. He also highlighted the strong participation of young players.
Special thanks went to the arbiters, organizers, media, and sponsors, including Mr. Rajan Singh of Cave and Gardens, for their continued support of chess in Ghana.
Photos: Sabb Studio, FIDE_Chess
Source: FIDE CHESS NEWS
