Ghana is proudly represented at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the Ghanaian delegation having departed Accra on 14 September 2026.
Ghana is participating in both the Open and Women’s sections.
GHANA’S OPEN TEAM
• CM Bernard Anhwere
• CM Cephas Clinton Fomevor
• FM John Kojo Hasford
• Prince Akpa
• Daniel Loglo
Captain: Philip Elikem Ameku
GHANA’S WOMEN’S TEAM
• WCM Maud Benson
• WCM Gertrude Banini
• Ridham
• Sumya Ibrahim Dotse
• Esi Dzidzor Dotse
Captain: Maxwell Kwasi Kporxah
The Ghanaian delegation is led by Air Cmdr. George Arko-Dadzie, with Christiana Ashley, President of the Ghana Chess Association, also playing a significant role in the delegation.
Christiana Ashley is an International Arbiter and has been selected among the officials appointed to officiate at the Olympiad, highlighting Ghana’s contribution both on and off the chessboard.
The Ghanaian contingent is supported by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, National Sports Authority, Ghana Olympic Committee and Ghana Chess Association.
The Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Mr. Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah, has wished the entire team the very best of luck and urged the players to represent Ghana with pride, discipline, determination and sportsmanship.
“I wish the entire Ghanaian chess team the very best of luck at the Olympiad.
Represent Ghana with pride and determination, give your very best and make the nation proud.”
Ghana wishes its players, officials and the entire delegation a successful and memorable participation in Samarkand.
Ghana is represented. Ghana is on the world chess stage.
