2025 Rising Queens Celebrates Ghana’s Female Chess Stars
Accra, Sept. 02, GNA – The 2025 Rising Queens event held on Saturday was a celebration of Ghana’s brightest female chess stars for their exceptional contributions to advancing the sport. Organized by Mindsport Ghana in collaboration with the Ghana Chess Association, the FIDE Women’s Commission, and the Africa Chess Confederation, the event honored individuals who have played a significant role in the growth of chess in the country.
The event featured awards presentations, personal stories of chess journeys, rapid chess tournaments, and networking opportunities. One of the highlights was the presentation of appreciation awards to individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the development of women’s chess in Ghana.
During the event, a rapid chess tournament took place, with Jeshurun Tandon and Christiana Naa Merley Ashley emerging as champions.
Among the awardees were Ashley Christiana Naa Merley, Dr. Ayiku Angela Naa Amerley, Tobi Felix Abena, Maud Benson Esi, Dzidzor Dotse, Gertrude Banini, Ridham, Betty Dzima, Keziah George, and Hephzibah T. Tandoh. Other awardees included Tiwaa Abena Appau, Ayesha Osman, Aquah Araba Mensima, Majid-Michel Lady Rowena, Pearl Addo, Cassandra Biney, Sumya Dotse, Richael Ashley, and Audrey Ayiku.
The event was attended by Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Madam Veronica Commey, Deputy Director General of the NSA, representatives from the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), and other dignitaries.
List of Awardees:
Parental Support Recognition
1. Mrs. Adutwumwaah Sarkodee Adoo
2. Mrs. Regina Richardson
3. Ms. Dimple Gupta
4. Mrs. Prithya Pradeep
5. Mrs. Elsie Fosua Tandoh
6. Mrs. Anita Acheampong
7. Ms. Christiana Armah
Gentlemen who have supported Women in GH Chess
1. Air Commodore George Arko Dadzie
2. Mr. Ameku Philip Elikem
3. Mr. John Kojo Hasford
4. Mr. Ambrose Amexo
5. Mr. Evans Kpodo
6. Mr. Edward Thompson
Open Rapid Event
– 1st Place: Jeshurun Tandon
– 2nd Place: CM. Daniel Smart Frimpong
– 3rd Place: Miracle Morris
– Best Lady: WCM. Maud Benson
Women’s Section
– 1st Place: Christiana Naa Merley Ashley
– 2nd Place: WFM. Dr. Angela Amerley Ayiku
– 3rd Place: Pearl Addo
GNA
Kenneth Odeng Adade
