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Orchid-Lekki Chess Club (OLCC)

Orchid-Lekki Chess Club (OLCC) in Lagos offers chess activities and resources for all ages.

Orchid-Lekki Chess Club (OLCC) was formed in December 2019 through the merger of Lekki Chess Club and Orchid Chess Club, marking a significant event in Nigeria's chess history. Lekki Chess Club began in 2013 as a group of friends who gathered to play chess and soon became a prominent chess venue in Lagos. The club has organized and participated in numerous chess events, and has hosted notable players such as the legendary English Grandmaster Nigel Short, who is now FIDE Vice President. OLCC provides chess instruction for schools, focusing on fundamental principles and teaching values like critical thinking and planning. Classes are tailored to individual or small groups and are scheduled weekly based on the needs of the participants. The club also serves as a resource for tournament organizing, offering venues, experienced arbiters, and tournament directors. OLCC is open to the public, with members ranging from beginners to experienced players. Children are part of the OLCC Junior Club, which is a branch of the main club.

Location & Schedule

Frequency
Weekly

The community

Level
All levels
Age range
All ages
Language
English

Joining

Membership
Open to all members of the public
Founded
2019
History
Lekki Chess Club started in 2013 as a gathering of friends and grew into a top chess spot in Lagos. In December 2019, it merged with Orchid Chess Club to form OLCC, described as the biggest collaboration in Nigeria's chess history.
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