Ghanaian Junior Chess Players Join World Schools Championship in Serbia
Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia – March 26, 2025 – Young Ghanaian chess talents Glenn Johnson Botwe and Alba Karina Quartey have successfully joined their teammates at the 2025 World Schools Chess Championship, thanks to the sponsorship of the Danny List Foundation.
The prestigious tournament, which began on March 21, features over 700 young players from 43 national federations, competing in age categories ranging from Under-7 to Under-17, with separate events for boys and girls.
Travel Setbacks Overcome
🇬🇭 Ghana’s junior chess team faced travel challenges that initially delayed some players’ arrival in Serbia.
🔹 The Danny List Foundation, a non-governmental organization committed to supporting youth sports development, stepped in to facilitate the participation of Botwe and Quartey.
🔹 Both players—students of Jane Montessori School in Tseaddo, Accra—earned their spots in the competition after excelling at the African Trials in Accra last year, securing their FIDE (International Chess Federation) IDs.
Commitment to Chess Development
🗣️ Madam Angela List, Chairperson of the Danny List Foundation, emphasized the organization’s dedication to lesser-financed sports like chess:
👉 “We believe in creating opportunities for young talents, especially in sports that do not always receive the needed financial support. Chess is an excellent sport for mental growth, and we are proud to support Glenn and Alba in showcasing their skills on the world stage.”
🏆 The Danny List Foundation has long supported sports development in Ghana, funding young athletes and promoting chess in schools and communities.
Gratitude for Sponsorship
🙏 Phil John Quartey, the father of the two young players and a sports journalist, expressed gratitude to the Danny List Foundation, TT Brothers Ghana Limited, and Experts Consult Limited for their financial support.
✔️ CEOs Isaac Tetteh (TT Brothers) and Nathaniel Johnson (Experts Consult Limited) emphasized the importance of supporting chess players to advance their skills and contribute to national sports development.
📅 The Ghanaian chess delegation, led by Ghana Chess Association President Philip Ameku, is expected to return to Accra on March 31 following the tournament’s conclusion.
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