Mindsport Ghana, in collaboration with the Ghana Chess Association, FIDE Women’s Commission, and Africa Chess Confederation, successfully hosted the “Rising Queens” event, August 30, 2025, a vibrant celebration of women’s chess excellence in Ghana. The event featured a dynamic mix of awards presentations, personal chess journey sharing, rapid chess tournaments (open and women-only), and meaningful networking opportunities.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of appreciation awards to outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of women’s chess in Ghana. The awardees included:
Queens of Ghana Chess
1. IA. Ashley Christiana Naa Merley
2. WFM. Dr. Ayiku Angela Naa Amerley
3. WCM. Tobi Felix Abena
4. WCM. Maud Benson Esi
5. Dzidzor Dotse
6. WCM. Gertrude Banini
7. Ridham
8. Betty Dzima
9. Keziah George
10. Hephzibah T. Tandoh
11. Tiwaa Abena Appau
12. Ayesha Osman
13. Aquah Araba Mensima
14. Majid-Michel Lady Rowena
15. Pearl Addo
16. Cassandra Biney
17. Sumya Dotse
18. Richael Ashley
19. Audrey Ayiku
Parental Support Recognition
1. Mrs. Adutwumwaah Sarkodee Adoo
2. Mrs. Regina Richardson
3. Ms. Dimple Gupta
4. Mrs. Prithya Pradeep
5. Mrs. Elsie Fosua Tandoh
6. Mrs. Anita Acheampong
7. Ms. Christiana Armah
Gentlemen who have supported Women in GH Chess
1. Air Commodore George Arko Dadzie
2. Mr. Ameku Philip Elikem
3. Mr. John Kojo Hasford
4. Mr. Ambrose Amexo
5. Mr. Evans Kpodo
6. Mr. Edward Thompson
The event also featured rapid chess tournaments, with the following winners:
Open Rapid Event
– 1st Place: Jeshurun Tandon
– 2nd Place: CM. Daniel Smart Frimpong
– 3rd Place: Miracle Morris
– Best Lady: WCM. Maud Benson
Women’s Section
– 1st Place: Christiana Naa Merley Ashley
– 2nd Place: WFM. Dr. Angela Amerley Ayiku
– 3rd Place: Pearl Addo
The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Ms. Veronica Commey, Deputy Director General of the NSA, and Mr. Gyamfi, Chief Operations Officer at the NSA. Other notable attendees included senior Ghana chess players, representatives from the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), and Ocean Spray.
Special thanks to our partners and supporters:
– Ghana Olympic Committee for their support
– National Sports Authority for their logistics and technical support
– Ocean Spray, our number 1 snacks sponsor
– Air. Cdmr. Arko Dadzie
– Ms. Keziah George
– Mr. Harry Sarkodee Adoo
Special appreciation to the media for their coverage of the event. We are grateful for their support in sharing the story of women’s chess excellence in Ghana.
We also appreciate the technical support team and organizers, including:
– Clinton Fomevor
– George Acheampong
– Isaac Boakye
– Ethel Cofie
– Vitus Amenorpe
Contact:
GCA Secretariat
0243144966 / gh********@***il.com