Uganda: Film Sparks New Popularity for Chess in Uganda

Kampala — In Uganda, the Disney movie production of The Queen of Katwe, about young chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi, has sparked new interest in the game. Now children from around the country are taking up chess like never before.

Enthusiasm for chess has been on the rise in Uganda ever since Disney started filming The Queen of Katwe. The movie follows the life of Phiona Mutesi, who made it from the slums to become one of Uganda's best, and youngest, chess players. This publicity has had a noted impact on Uganda's Chess Federation, as enrollment has doubled in recent months.

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