Zambia currently has 17 representatives participating in the 2023 Africa Youth Chess Championship in Egypt. The delegation comprises 7 girls and 10 boys, including Atusayi Sichali in the Under 8 girls category, Jacob Kapembwa in the Under 8 open category, Kisa Sichali in the Under 10 girls category, and Tumelo Lwenyeka, Luka Shields, and Shaurya Davane in the Under 10 open category. Other members of the team include Siamalongo Sindaza in the Under 12 girls, Joshua Sauti and Ved Rao in the Under 12 open, Noah Francis in the Under 14 open, Victoria Mweetwa in the Under 14 girls, Namasiku Haambayi in the Under 16 girls, Stephen Mofya in the Under 16 open, Joseph Handiya in the Under 18 open, and Zangowanachipwila Nshikokola and Naomi Mwale in the Under 18 girls. The team has already secured more than 15 victories, and the competition concludes this Friday. The Chess Federation of Zambia has extended their gratitude to the generous sponsors from the Zambian and international private sectors who have provided substantial financial assistance. These sponsors have collectively raised over 300,000 kwacha to cover the expenses of the young chess prodigies participating in this championship. The Federation further acknowledges their media partner, Financial Insight, and the Ministry of Sport, both of which have played a pivotal role in facilitating the participation in this tournament. The Zambian Chess Federation is committed to providing a comprehensive summary update to all private sector supporters, outlining how their funding contributed to the support of these remarkable young players. The summary will be shared shortly after the team's return to Lusaka on Sunday, 10th September.