With less than three days left to the start of the 2017 National Chess League, thirty three teams have confirmed participation.
The 33 are a mixture of last year’s Division 1 and Division 2 leagues. This follows Uganda Chess Federation’s [UCF] decision to merge the two divisions into one pool, meaning clubs will not be relegated to the lower division.
The Royal Knights are among the 33 teams. The side will be competing in the league for the first time ever.
While The Royal Knights have joined the league, Maisha Chess Club are yet to communicate their stand. Out of the 30 teams that competed last season, only Maisha hasn’t shown interest.
List of teams
Kireka Chess Club – Team A
Kireka Chess Club – Team B
Dmark Chess Club
Bank of Uganda
Mengo Chess Club
Makerere Chess Club
Bunamwaya Chess Club
MUBS Chess Club
Aviation Chess Club
Gambit Chess Club
Mulago Overs Chess Club
Mulago Kings Chess Club
Mukago Knights Chess Club
Mulago Rooks Chess Club
Mulago Queens Chess Club
Mulago Pawns Chess Club
Makindye Chess Club
Lweza Chess Club
Crestals Chess Club
DECODA Chess Club
The Royals Chess Club
Comrades Chess Club
Busitema University Chess Club
UCU Knights Chess Club
UCU Queens Chess Club
SOM Katwe Chess Club
SOM Kawempe Chess Club
SOM Kibuli Chess Club
SOM Nateete Chess Club
SOM Children’s Chess Club
Enkabi Chess Club
Ndejje University Chess Club
The league commences on Sunday 25th at Hotel Africana