The LPCA Independence Trophy is nigh!

*Lusaka, Zambia — 07 October 2026* The Lusaka Province Chess Association (LPCA) is pleased to announce that *12 clubs* have so far registered for the *2026 LPCA Independence Cup Championship — FIDE RATED*, set to take place at *NIPA* on *17th, 18th, 24th and 25th October 2026*. Games start at *09:00hrs*. *REGISTERED CLUBS:* 1. Yofoso Kings Chess Club 2. Silverest Plaza Chess Club 3. Four Knights Chess Club 4. Lusaka Chess Club 5. Classic Raiders Chess Club 6. Yofoso Knights Chess Club 7. Silverest Plaza B Chess Club 8. Lusaka B Chess Club 9. Green Buffaloes Chess Club 10. Knightford Chess Club 11. NAPSA Chess Club 12.The Ultimate Academy Chess Club Registration remains *open until Friday, 16th October 2026 at 17:00 hrs*. Teams must register 6-10 players including at least 1 female. _Action from a previous LPCA tournament as clubs intensify preparations for the 2026 Independence Cup Championship at NIPA._ *APPRECIATION:* LPCA sincerely thanks the tournament sponsor, *Lusaka Chess Club*, for their continued support. *ENDS* *Issued by:* Lusaka Province Chess Association *Prepared by:* IA Chimbamu Victor *Contact:* SG Maybin Chinama — 0977 434 884 _LPCA – An Active Engaged Mind through Chess_ — _ LPCA 2026 INDEPENDENCE CUP CHAMPIONSHIP! – FIDE RATED _ The battle lines are drawn! 11 clubs have registered so far. _ Dates:_ 17th, 18th, 24th and 25th October, 2026 _ Venue:_ NIPA _ Start Time:_ 09:00 hrs _REGISTERED CLUBS:_ Yofoso Kings, Silverest Plaza, Four Knights, Lusaka CC, Classic Raiders, Yofoso Knights, Silverest B, Lusaka B, Green Buffaloes, Knightford, NAPSA _Registration closes: Friday, 16th October 2026 at 17:00 hrs_ _APPRECIATION:_ LPCA thanks tournament sponsor _Lusaka Chess Club_ for their continued support. _LPCA – An Active Engaged Mind through Chess_ _Prepared by: IA Chimbamu Victor_ #LPCA #IndependenceCup2026 #FIDERated #ChessZambia