Quickpen Deborah has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifier in the women’s category.
Quickpen finished top of the standings with 7.5 points from nine rounds to claim the national title and secure her place among the country’s leading chess stars.
Her triumph also saw her gain 33 rating points, moving her rating to 2174 the highest rating ever achieved by a Nigerian woman in chess history.
