Garry Kasparov’s campaign tour brought him next to Ghana, a nation whose name means King, or Warrior King. It is an auspicious name for chess, and for a visiting chess king. As always, Kasparov was enthusiastically welcomed by the local chess community as well as local officials from the political and business communities.
Our special thanks and congratulations to George Arko-Dadzie, president of the Ghana Chess Association, for winning his election and showing for the Kasparov team. (And also for the photos and report!)
Kasparov had been keeping up a relentless pace of travel and engagements, but did not seem at all tired. He said, “How I can I be tired with a reception like this? I am so impressed with the level of preparation and their hospitality. In my playing career I got energy from the audience and from fans. Now, as a candidate, it is the same. They have big ideas and want to deliver a better education and better world for their kids. And the kids, wow, they are really determined to change the world!
If we continue to succeed in making that connection, that chess and dynamic new education models are a way to greater success as a student, even as a country, our mission will be a huge triumph. The business community sees it too, by the way, not just teachers and chess people. The CEOs look at this energy, this response, and know they want to have their companies associated with it. As FIDE president, a big part of my team’s job will be facilitating these connections.”
Accra, Ghana
GM Kasparov and entourage received by President and members of GCA.
GM Kasparov chats with Treasurer (left), son of Ghana’s first President (second from left) and Vice President at the VIP Lounge of Airport
GM Kasparov met by a section of members of the GCA at the Airport.
GM Kasparov interviewed by crew from Metro TV and other media houses
GM Kasparov with President of GCA; Group Captain Arko-Dadzie
GM Kasparov meets with CEO of UT Bank
GM Kasparov with CEO of UT Bank
GM Kasparov with CEO of UT Bank
President of GCA, GM Kasparov and CEO of UT Bank at the Inaugural Ceremony of the UT Bank Chess Club
GM Kasparov talks to children of Queen’s International School
Meeting children of Queen’s International School
Questions and Answer session with some pupils of Queen’s International School
Chatting with a Special Student
Simultaneous game with two students
Simultaneous game with two children
Photograph with Staff of Queen’s International School
Photograph with students of Queen’s International School
GM Kasparov meets with President of the Ghana Olympic Committee
GM Kasparov with the Deputy Minister responsible for Pre-Tertiary Education
GM Kasparov meets the Media and Members of the GCA
GM Kasparov presents KCFA Tertiary Education Bursary Cheque to joint winner Mr Joel Deladem Klo
Jamena Mensah presents portrait to GM Kasparov
Presentation of gift for Mrs Dasha Kasparova
Interview by some members of the Media
Photograph with Members of the GCA
Photograph with students of Ghana International School
Autographing Chess Boards
Visit to Merton International School
Talk with students of Merton International School
Talk with students of Merton International School
Presentation by Students of Merton International School
Presentation by CEO of Merton International School
Photos with Students of Merton International School
Photos with Students of Merton International School
Photos with Students of Merton International School
