By Shaffie A Mtambo
The Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM) has partnered with the Malawi Schools Association (MASSA) to launch the 2025 National Schools Chess League.
The tournament aims to promote critical thinking and education through chess.
The opening stage of the competition took place on Satuday at Mulanje Secondary School, featuring schools from the Shire Highlands Education Division (SHED).
Participating schools included Addolorata Community Day Secondary, Luchenza Secondary School, St Anthony Secondary School, Mulanje Secondary School, Fomo Private, Providence Girls, and Chikhwaza.
St Anthony Secondary School from Thyolo district emerged as the top school in both boys and girls categories, qualifying for stage 2 of the competition.
The next match, stage 2-middle game, is scheduled to take place at Addolorata Community Day Secondary School in Thyolo on June 20, 2025.
The league features six education divisions: South East Education Division (SEED), South West Education Division (SWED), Central East Education Division (CEED), Central West Education Division (CWED), North East Education Division (NEDD), and North West Education Division (NWED).
Nico Asset Managers is sponsoring the tournament.
The 2025 National Schools Chess League promises to be an exciting competition, promoting critical thinking and education through chess among Malawian students.
