Queen of Katwe visits California
Although chess is a game of conflict, with White and Black battling to defeat each other, the world of chess features heart-warming stories of cooperation and success. The critically-acclaimed film Queen of Katwe tells the story of Phiona Mutesi. Phiona grew up in the slums of Katwe in Uganda. After attending the Sports Outreach Mission chess program as a girl, she became the first Woman Candidate Master from Uganda. More 🡢
Benjamin Mukumbya (1998-). Coming from the slums of Katwe, Uganda, is a talented chess player rated 1897, a hope for African chess players.