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News24 | Chess is becoming super popular in South Africa. Here's why that's great

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South Africans are playing chess in ever-greater numbers online and at clubs. That's a great thing. Building a strong chess culture may help South Africans compete at the sport's highest level in the years ahead.

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Times of IndiaTimes of India
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Pragnika Vaka, all of 7, is already a world chess champion!

Gujarat's Pragnika Vaka secured the world champion title in the under-7 girls’ category at the 2025 FIDE World School Championship in Serbia, scoring an outstanding nine out of nine points. Apart from Pragnika’s gold, India won two silver medals in the U-7 open and U-11 girls’ categories.

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News24 | Chess is becoming super popular in South Africa. Here's why that's great

South Africans are playing chess in ever-greater numbers online and at clubs. That's a great thing. Building a strong chess culture may help South Africans compete at the sport's highest level in the years ahead.

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The Irish TimesThe Irish Times
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‘There’s surprise, anger, frustration’: Why chess is taking off in primary schools

While known for promoting problem-solving, most teachers say its impact on children’s social and emotional skills really stands out

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The Irish Times broke the news in on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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