The African continental stage of the World School Team Chess Championship (WSTC) concluded in Cape Town, bringing together 26 school teams from 22 African countries.The event, organized under the International Chess Federation (FIDE) with support from Freedom Holding Corp., highlighted chess as a tool for unity and education.Winners included Sr.Miriam Duggan Primary School from Uganda, while Kenya's Moi Nyeri Complex Primary School secured second place.Timur Turlov, founder of Freedom Holding Corp., emphasized chess's role in creating equal opportunities for children regardless of background.The tournament also featured letters from past participants, stressing friendship, learning, and global awareness.Many students, especially from vulnerable communities, gained exposure to education and travel through chess.Freedom Holding Corp., a FinTech company, invested heavily in chess projects, including partnerships with ChessBase and expansion into new markets.The event marked a significant step in promoting chess in schools across Africa and globally.