Congratulations to GM Bilel Bellahcene ( Algeria) and WGM Shrook Wafa ( Egypt) on winning the 2025 African Chess Championships!

Bellahcene clinched his first African title after a dramatic finish in the Open section, edging out the competition on tie-breaks. Meanwhile, Wafa dominated the Women’s section to secure her fifth continental crown.

The event, held at the Pyramids Park Hotel from May 13–20, brought together top players from 17 African countries in an intense 9-round battle of minds.

Read the full recap: https://www.fide.com/2025-african-championship-bilel-bellahcene-and-shrook-wafa-claim-titles/