THE Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) has issued an urgent call to the corporate community to rally behind Dominican Convent High Harare's chess team, as they prepare to represent the nation at the prestigious 2025 World School Chess Championships.
The tournament is set to take place in Washington DC/Alexandria, United States of America, from August 2 to 7.
Dominican Convent High Harare earned the sole right to fly the country's flag at the global event after triumphing at the third edition of the Crystal Candy National League Chess Finals held in Zvishavane in May.
The victorious team comprises talented young players Maita Mangwende, Ropafazo Gwatidzo, Ropafadzo Chikwanda, Rosemary Omiti, Genevieve Moyo, Christal Chaitezvi, Miranda Muchaka and Crystal Chaitezvi.
ZCF president, Todd Mapingire, who will also serve as the head of delegation for the team, underscored the importance of corporate and individual contributions.
"We are very happy to announce that Dominican Convent Harare girls' chess team will be representing our country at the 2025 World School Chess Championships," Mapingire said.
"The team is preparing very well, and we are grateful for the support we have been receiving from the school itself and other corporate partners. However, we still call upon the corporate world and individuals who would want to partner and support our girl child as they embark on this journey and we hope for the best for them," he added.
The team's management includes Phyllis Shamuyarira, teacher-in-charge of chess at Dominican Convent High Harare, as team manager, and Lewis Kahoba as coach.
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The FIDE World Schools Team Championship, following its successful debut in Kazakhstan, promises to be an even grander affair in its 2025 iteration.
Hosted at the renowned Episcopal High School, approximately 11km south of downtown Washington DC, the tournament will feature 8 rounds in a Swiss format. Each team will consist of four main players, a mixed-age group, one reserve and one non-playing captain.
The time control is set at 45 minutes plus 10 seconds per move, with two games played daily over four action-packed days.
Beyond the intense competition, the event will also host the "Smart Moves Summit."
This conference aims to explore the powerful intersection of chess and education, bringing together parents, school leaders, researchers, edtech innovators, chess-related businesses, marketing partners and enthusiasts from over 20 countries.
The summit will feature keynotes from top chess influencers, visionary educators and cognitive science thought leaders, along with practical teacher training, interactive panels and discussions on global school partnerships.
Key among its goals is to highlight how chess can foster confidence, critical thinking and deeper learning in today's classrooms.
