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Collins Leads Nigeria's Charge at World Junior Chess Championship

Posted : 13 November 2026

Nigeria's emerging chess talent, Tyowase Collins, is set to test his skills against the world's best young players at the 2026 FIDE World Junior U-20 Championship in Caracas, Venezuela.

The championship, scheduled for Nov. 17 to 28, will provide Collins with an opportunity to measure his strength against some of the leading junior players from across the world.

The Nigerian will enter the competition with a rating of 2183, following a series of impressive performances that have strengthened his growing reputation in the sport.

His selection comes on the back of a notable triumph at the South-East Chess Classics, where he emerged champion in the Open category.

The victory further underlined his potential and earned him an opportunity to represent Nigeria at one of the most prestigious competitions on the international junior chess calendar.

Collins will now be aiming to translate his recent domestic success into a strong performance in Caracas while flying Nigeria's flag on the global stage.

His participation also offers an important platform to showcase the country's emerging chess talents and strengthen Nigeria's presence in international youth chess.

As Collins prepares for the championship, his participation represents another opportunity for Nigerian junior chess to gain international recognition. His performance in Caracas will be closely watched as he takes on some of the world's leading young players and seeks to build on his success at the South-East Chess Classics.

 

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