Chanda Nsakanya

I am Zambia who believes in sports for development (through Early Childhood Development). Through my involvement in Chess &sports, I have encountered so many people who have inspired me, trained me and on the over all contributed to what I have become. Let’s work towards improving the lives of the less privileged and give them an opportunity. We cannot underestimate the power that Chess (sports) can have on the lives of young people in our society. I am able to teach, develop and promote chess in schools and vulnerable children

I have been involved with Chess since 1989 and over the years I have participated in Chess on the local and international level. On the local level, I have been involved as Tournaments Director for Chess Federation of Zambia and internationally am a FIDE Arbiter and a FIDE Commissioner. I have initiated and developed the following events/activities. Director - Zambian Chess Foundation (Chess Academy)