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Frankly, the game of chess is on a very low recognition scale in Nigeria. This is of no doubt considering the fact that majority of the fans of the game here are actually the players. Thus, without mincing words, to a lay man on the streets, in Nigeria chess doesn't exist. Now, this begs the question? Do we need to develop this game for the sake of public interest or for the players themselves? My answer; FOR THE PLAYERS. YES! Its high time chess tournament organisers in Nigeria need to understand that the game s to unpopular yet to attract sponsorship of any serious type. What I feel is that, we should focus on developing this our dear sport around existing players. These ones will on time grow in number to what can invite family and friends to a tournament and thus provide the needed audience for any sponsor. I think we need to orga iae tournaments more, at every level, even in the streets. Possibly, in due time, this will happen. That's my view. Thanks for reading. #loak

l agree with you. The game is not popular though but needs funding to create adequate awareness especially at the primary and secondary level.