Junior Chess Academy | Africa House Bulawayo

Meet Our Coach

Certified professional dedicated to developing Zimbabwe's next generation of chess champions

Coach Thabang Moyo

FIDE Arbiter & National Instructor

Thabang Moyo

FIDE Arbiter & National Instructor

With over a decade of coaching experience and international certification, Coach Thabang Moyo provides a professional pathway for young talent in Zimbabwe. Our sessions focus on opening theory, middle-game tactics, and endgame precision to develop well-rounded chess players.

FIDE Certified

Internationally recognized

Youth Expert

10+ years experience

Tournament Prep

Competition readiness

Strategy Focus

Advanced techniques

Training Schedule

Saturdays

11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Africa House, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

2026 Event Calendar

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Tournament

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Proud Wawa Memorial

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Academy Gallery

Dr Liberty S Moyo

BCA Chair presenting award

Dr Liberty S Moyo

BCA Chair handing over the award to our academy member during recognition ceremony.

Bulawayo Chess Association Leadership

Proud Wawa Memorial

2nd Edition Tournament

Proud Wawa Memorial

Founders Bruce Moyo and Wife handing over awards during the second edition of the Proud Wawa Moyo Memorial tournament.

Honoring a legacy of chess excellence

Carpal Ndlovu

3rd Best Lady Award Winner

Carpal Ndlovu

Celebrating her achievement as 3rd Best Lady in regional chess competitions.

Women in Chess Excellence Award

Development Session

Skill building in progress

Development Session

Students engaged in focused tactical training and strategic development exercises.

Building future grandmasters

Training Session

Group learning in action

Training Session

Saturday training session where students learn, practice, and compete together.

Collaborative chess learning

Student Spotlight

Future chess champions

Student Spotlight

Our talented students demonstrating focus, strategy, and passion for the game.

Developing Zimbabwe's chess future

Tournament Invitations

Monthly Internal

For academy members only. Build rating and competitive experience in a supportive environment.

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Open Championships

Open to all juniors in Bulawayo. Cash prizes and trophies available for top performers.

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Proud Wawa Memorial

2nd Edition - Honoring our beloved mentor Bruce Moyo. Open tournament with special awards.

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Become a Sponsor

Join us in developing Zimbabwe's future chess champions. Your support helps provide equipment, tournament opportunities, and training for talented youth.

Current Sponsorship Opportunities

$500

Tournament Sponsor

$300

Equipment Sponsor

$200

Training Sponsor

$100

Student Scholarship

Academy Fees

$15

Registration Fee

One-time fee includes academy membership kit, chess workbook, and official academy t-shirt

$20

Monthly Training

Weekly Saturday training sessions (11:30 AM - 4:00 PM) + tournament access + coaching support

Scholarships available for exceptional talent. Contact us for more information.

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Master the Board.

Meet Our Coach

Coach Thabang Moyo

Thabang Moyo

FIDE Certified

Youth Expert

Tournament Prep

Strategy Focus

Training Schedule

2026 Event Calendar

Academy Gallery

Dr Liberty S Moyo

Dr Liberty S Moyo

Proud Wawa Memorial

Proud Wawa Memorial

Carpal Ndlovu

Carpal Ndlovu

Development Session

Development Session

Training Session

Training Session

Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight

Tournament Invitations

Monthly Internal

Open Championships

Proud Wawa Memorial

Become a Sponsor

Sponsor Our Academy

Sponsor a Tournament

Current Sponsorship Opportunities

Academy Fees