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Nsubuga needs to raise $14000 (sh52m) to fund his trip and compete against the world's best chess players at the Chess World Cup in Azerbaijan.
Fidel Master Haruna Nsubuga has dedicated his life to chess, mastering the game through years of intense training and unwavering dedication.
He's set to represent Uganda at the Chess World Cup, the biggest event of his career. But Nsubuga's dream may not come to fruition, as he's facing a daunting financial challenge.
Nsubuga needs to raise $14000 (sh52m) to fund his trip and compete against the world's best chess players at the Chess World Cup in Azerbaijan.
Nsubuga emerged from a double-round-robin qualifier against fellow national team players to earn the ticket to represent his country at the prestigious event, which takes place from July 29 to August 25.
He hopes to become an international Master by obtaining two more international norms at the World Cup.
Speaking to New Vision, Nsubuga said, “My appeal to those that understand the game and well-wishers in the government, corporate world, and individuals is to offer their moral and financial support so that I can perform to my best because we have not been tested to the fullest.”
“So, whoever contributes to this journey would have supported me physiologically; and mentally. They would have helped me to perform to my best.”
“I’m a winner, so I’m just not going there to participate but to compete,” Nsubuga added.
The reigning African amateur champion is seeking help to fund his team of three, including his trainer and chess second, to compete at the World Cup.
If he gets the funds, he will be the second Ugandan player to represent the country at the Chess World Cup since Arthur Ssegwanyi’s debut in Russia in 2021.
Nsubuga is a former national champion, Zone 4.2 silver medalist, and two-time Olympian, having represented Uganda in various chess competitions in East Africa and on the continental level.
“I am going there to make history and surpass what Ssegwanyi managed, and I want to make it to the knockout stages,” he said.
“It’s not easy, but with proper preparations to enhance my training, I can make it there.”
Nsubuga hopes to achieve two more international norms at the Chess World Cup and become an international Master.
The Chess World Cup is a highly competitive event, with 206 countries set to participate.
Uganda secured the sole slot for participation in the event following their participation in last year’s Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India, where the team ranked among the top 100 countries.
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