Two years ago, Promoting Queens was just a dream. Today, we’ve reached 500+ girls across Africa — teaching them more than chess. We’re building confidence, courage, and queens who dare to lead. From Nigeria to Kenya, the movement is growing. And we’re just getting started. ♟👑

How it Started with @thegiftofchess Distribution VS how it is going ♟️ - Annual Chess Tournament at SHOFCO 🚀 @BerniceWambui22

After this Tournament I now know my problem, "Uncontrollable fear" - Blessing Dorcas of @promotingqueens "I need to work on that" @guitargirrl @TIGRAN_SPINOZA @ShawnaLaing

Courage isn’t always loud. Often, it’s the quiet strength our Queens carry showing up, improving, and rising again and again. As December begins, we honor every Queen who kept pushing through the year… Even on the days their courage whispered instead of roared. This new month,

Queens 👸

They are ready! This Saturday Our @promotingqueens Dorcas, Victoria and Valentine will be Competing in a Chess Tournament , For Victoria and Valentine this will be their first Chess Tournament @guitargirrl @TIGRAN_SPINOZA

Queens That Inspire 👑 Judit Polgár @GMJuditPolgar ,didn’t just play chess , she changed the game. The only woman to reach a 2700+ rating, the only woman to compete at the World Chess Championship finals, and a record-breaking grandmaster at 15, she’s a true example of what

Friday Chess Session with @thegiftofchess Community Chess Team @BerniceWambui22 @davidllada @promotingqueens

When I saw this photo, my heart both soared and broke. Just last week, I was in New York, surrounded by girls whose parents paid to bring them to the State Girls Championship. Everything was polished and bright, and opportunity was all around. Then Mr. Kosi sent me this picture:

Another day, another Training Session with @promotingqueens in Kenya🚀 @TIGRAN_SPINOZA

Perpetual is one of the few people in the world who has truly inspired us and made a direct impact on our lives. She is the founder of @promotingqueens and a remarkable role model to many children.

I started as a girl with a dream, a board, a few pieces, and a burning desire to belong. There were wins. There were losses. But somewhere between them, I found my purpose. Coaching wasn’t in the plan; it became my calling. To teach. To guide. To show that strength isn’t just in

The future is here @promotingqueens ❤️💜 @thegiftofchess @BerniceWambui22 @TIGRAN_SPINOZA @davidllada @ShawnaLaing @FIDESocialChess

They said courage is contagious and we’ve seen it happen here. 💫 One girl dares to dream, to sit at the board, to make her move… and suddenly, others find the strength to do the same. ♟️ That’s how change begins not with noise, but with quiet bravery that spreads, one heart at

Today 15 + Kids who are @thegiftofchess community & @promotingqueens attendance our Chess Training. Our work Continues ... @BerniceWambui22 @guitargirrl @davidllada @ShawnaLaing @TIGRAN_SPINOZA

@Chesstoschool we keep playing, learning, growing, impacting, improving and advocating 😊 @thegiftofchess @promotingqueens #chess @FIDEschoolChess @ChessForCXT

It started with a dream , to see more girls fall in love with chess. ♟️ This month, in partnership with the Bayelsa Chess Association and C4 Chess Academy, Promoting Queens welcomed 60 beginner girls into a space where they learned, played, and believed. Some held a chess piece

Congratulations Lisa 💜💜💜🥳

When girls are given the right tools to succeed, they can create incredible futures, not only for themselves but also for those around them- Meghan Markle Through Promoting Queens, we’re helping girls unlock their potential through chess, mentorship, and opportunity. Each move

We started a 2 month School holiday in Kenya, Under my Leadership @thegiftofchess & @promotingqueens will engage 100+ Children on Chess daily creating hope to many Children @BerniceWambui22 @guitargirrl @TIGRAN_SPINOZA @TarjeiJS @ShawnaLaing @davidllada @DavideNastasio

GM Daniel Naroditsky passed away. He was a talented chess player, commentator, and educator. FIDE extends its deepest condolences to Daniel’s family and loved ones.