FM Haruna Nsubuga of Uganda was in Seychelles last month as a guest of the vibrant Seychelles Chess Federation. This website had a small story on the impending visit – see FM Haruna Nsubuga in Seychelles

FM Haruna Nsubuga was busy during his 4 day visit which included the following;
Day-1-Simultaneous game with and lecture the kids.
Day 2-simultaneous game with adults- only loss to CM Benjamin Hoareau.

Day 3-Lecture for adults and students.
Day 4-St-Louis Open.

A total of 19 players took part in the St Louis Open with FM Haruna Nsubuga winning it with a comfortable 7/7 points.


“This is a great experience because I have never been here before. I have travelled to a total of 11 countries most of which were in Africa. It has been a pleasure for me to share my experience with the chess players of Seychelles” said FM Haruna Nsubuga.
FM Haruna Nsubuga also plans to take part in other important events. These include the African Individuals Chess Championship in Zambia and the Dubai Open later in the year.
Haruna attained the prestigious FIDE Master (FM) title at the 2014 Africa Zone 4.2 Chess Championship in Cairo, Egypt.
This visit has generated enormous goodwill and interest within this small federation.