International Chess Polytechnic

12/30/2025

Congratulations Champion

FIDE - International Chess Federation 🙏

🇳🇴 Magnus Carlsen is the 2025 FIDE World Blitz Champion 🏆

📷 Lennart Ootes/FIDE

12/30/2025

Winning a Chess game has nothing to do with the disparity in age.

The Game of Thinking!!!

International Chess Polytechnic

12/23/2025

♟️CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION CHESS TOURNAMENT♟️.

The International Chess Polytechnic (iCP), Chess in Africa, with the support of the Liberia Chess Federation (LCF), invites all chess enthusiasts to a thrilling end-of-year showdown.

Christmas Celebration Rated Rapid Chess Tournament

Date: December 24, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM (Gates open at 2:30 PM)
Venue: iCP Chess Hub, Invincible Sports Park, Tubman Boulevard
Tournament

Details Format:
Individual Rapid
Time Control: 10+3
Rounds: 7
Entry Fee: L$500

🏆 Prize Breakdown
1st Place: $80
2nd Place: $60
3rd Place: $40
4th Place: $25
5th Place: $15

Category Prizes ($10 each)
Best Senior
Best Junior
Best Female
Best Youth
Best Cadet

Total Prize Fund: $270
Certificates for all participants

Leading the charge is ICP Global President, Hon. William Telebo Thompson.

Come celebrate Christmas with exciting chess, prizes, and holiday cheer.

For details: 0886-656-147 / 0770-032-208

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year.

12/22/2025

History Made on the Chessboard as Jamal Ghoson Defeats International Master Stefan Macak

Jamal Ghoson Jamal Ghosn has made history by becoming the first Liberian chess player to defeat a visiting International Master in Liberia, securing a landmark victory over IM Stefan Macak during a day-long simultaneous chess exhibition held yesterday at Monkey Beach, ELWA Community.

Competing against 20 other top senior Liberian chess players, Ghosn emerged as the only participant to defeat the International Master in the 20-board encounter.

The exhibition was held under the supervision of the President of the International Chess Polytechnic (ICP), Hon. William Telebo Thompson. His outstanding performance, defined by strategic precision and calm under pressure, marks a proud moment for Liberian chess and underscores the nation’s rising potential on the global chess stage.

Congratulations to Mr. Ghoson for the excellent performance.

12/21/2025

Elite Minds Clash as IM Stefan Macak Takes on 20 Top Liberian Chess Players

International Master (IM) Stefan Macak has officially kicked off his one-week visit to Liberia with a thrilling simultaneous chess exhibition against 20 top senior Liberian chess players.

The high-profile chess encounter was held at Monkey Beach, ELWA Community, Paynesville City, under the supervision of the International Chess Polytechnic (ICP) Global President, Hon. William Telebo Thompson in collaboration with the Liberia Chess Federation (LCF).

The event brought together some of Liberia’s finest and most experienced chess talents in a competitive yet engaging atmosphere.

In the simultaneous display, IM Stefan Macak single-handedly faced all 20 players at the same time, showcasing elite-level skill, strategic depth, and exceptional board control in a captivating contest of minds.

At the conclusion of the games, IM Macak commended the performance of the Liberian players, noting that Liberia possesses strong chess talent with critical thinking ability, sound decision-making, and promising tactical awareness.

IM Stefan Macak is expected to continue activities related to his visit in the coming days, including engagements with relevant institutions and key stakeholders, aimed at building collaboration and strengthening the development of chess in Liberia.

12/20/2025

Grassroot Chess Teaching in Liberia By IM Stefan Macak

12/20/2025

♟️ CHESS EXHIBITION MATCH SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY ♟️

The International Chess Polytechnic (ICP) in collaboration with
International Master (IM) Stefan Macak proudly presents a thrilling Simultaneous Chess Exhibition featuring the best Top 20 Liberian Chess Players.

THE CHALLENGE

International Master Stefan Macak will single-handedly face all 20 of Liberia’s best chess players at the same time, showcasing elite strategy, speed, and mastery of the game.

VENUE: Monkey Beach
DATE: December 21, 2025
TIME: 10:00am
ADMISSION: FREE

Come witness world-class chess, intellectual brilliance, and an unforgettable sporting experience by the beach.

COME AND WITNESS WORLD-CLASS CHESS!

12/19/2025

The Global President of the International Chess Polytechnic, Hon. William Telebo Thompson, has officially received IM Macak in Liberia. Activities marking his visit will run from December 20–26, 2025, at the Invincible Park area around the Fish Market in Monrovia.

ICP is honored to host IM Macak and looks forward to a productive week of engagements aimed at strengthening chess development, capacity building, and international collaboration in Liberia.

On behalf of the International Chess Polytechnic (ICP), we warmly welcome International Master (IM) Macak to Liberia for a one-week official visit.

12/11/2025

December 11, 2025

PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monrovia, Liberia

INTERNATIONAL CHESS POLYTECHNIC APPOINTS MR. CLARENCE BUIGBO AS CHARPERSON OF THE JOINT STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE OFFICIAL VISIT OF STEFAN MACAK (IM)

The International Chess Polytechnic (ICP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Clarence Buigbo as Chairperson of the Joint Steering Committee established to coordinate the upcoming official visit of International Master (IM) Stefan Macak, Founder of chessinafrica.com. The visit is scheduled to take place in Monrovia, Liberia, from 20–26 December 2025.

Working in close collaboration with the Liberia Chess Federation (LCF) and other strategic partners, Mr. Buigbo will lead a multi-stakeholder team responsible for comprehensive planning and coordination. His responsibilities include logistical arrangements, stakeholder engagements, school and community outreach, and the ex*****on of training and development programs aligned with the objectives of IM Macak’s visit.
His appointment reflects ICP’s confidence in his leadership ability, organizational experience, and longstanding commitment to advancing chess education and development in Liberia.

In an official invitation to IM Macak, ICP emphasized that his visit to Liberia is part of the institution’s global mission to strengthen chess education and expand youth development opportunities through capacity-building initiatives, digital learning resources, and international collaboration. The mission, fully supportive of Liberia’s chess development agenda, will include the provision of chess sets, instructional materials, demonstration boards, and computer-based learning tools.

ICP extends its appreciation to the Liberia Chess Federation and all partner institutions for their collaboration as preparations progress for this important engagement. Additional updates will be shared as the Steering Committee advances its planned activities.

Signed __________________________
Samuel M. Bondoe
Director of Communication
ICP -Liberia

12/08/2025

https://liberianinvestigator.com/sports/icp-donates-chess-equipment-accra-tournament-regional-expansion/

ICP is building thinkers through collaborative efforts #

The International Chess Polytechnic donates equipment to the Accra Monthly Tournament and announces new regional initiatives, including a modern chess hub in Monrovia.

05/26/2025

Gukesh blundered against Carlsen on move 46 with little time on the clock after an intense game.

After Magnus played 46. f8 (Q), the position was still equal but black had to find the hard game saving move (sequence). Not easy with so little time.

This is Carlsen's strength. He keeps on grinding until the end. This puts pressure on his opponents to burn so much time on the clock.

https://lichess.org/broadcast/norway-chess-2025--open/round-1/elkTUv1R/ZKCQ5mB7 #0
Credit Susan Polgar

05/26/2025

🚨 History made! 🚨

Roman Shogdzhiev (born February 4, 2015) is now the youngest International Master in history — at just 10 years, 3 months, and 21 days! 🤯♟️

After winning the RADNICKICHESS IM Round Robin in Belgrade, Serbia, Roman secured his third and final IM norm, breaking the previous record set by Faustino Oro 🔥
Credit: FIDE - International Chess Federation
📷 Lennart Ootes

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