Hello there,
I am Candidate Master Heskiel Ndahangwapo,
Sometime around February 2015, I learned how to play the ancient game of Kings and Generals.
Little did I know, the journey that awaited. I wanted to learn, to get better and win. I was completely engrossed in curiosity
As a self taught chess player, there's a lot to share. How do you actually get the best out of your time and accelerate your growth. I am here to share insights on my favourite chess subjects and tell stories.
Chess career
2019
Introduction to the National stage
I playing my first Namibia Chess Championship, surprising myself with a Bronze medal and joining the Rubinstein Chess Club
2022
Traveling with the national team to play the 45th World Chess Olympiad in India. Surprisingly ending the event with 7/9 and earning a FM (Fide Master) conditional title.
2023
National Champion
Winning my first national championship title and attaining the National Master (NM) title.
Playing the Prestigious Chess Olympiad for the first time
3rd National championship title and World cup participation
2024
Candidate Master
2nd National title and 2nd World Olympiad, this time as board 1 and leading the Namibian team to World Cup Qualification and attaining Candidate Master title.