Global InformationSylvan Ebigwei information
Sylvan Olisanye Ebigwei | |
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| Born | 8 January 1943 Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Died | 3 November 2023 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Mr. Chess |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos Medical School at Idi-Araba, National Post Graduate Medical College, Ijaniki |
| Occupation(s) | Medical doctor, Dental surgeon, Chess promoter |
| Years active | 1978–2023 |
| Known for | Promoting chess in Nigeria and Africa |
| Spouse | Evelyn Oba (m. 1976; died 2022) |
| Children | 4 |
Sylvan Olisanye Ebigwei (8 January 1943 – 3 November 2023) was a Nigerian medical professional, dental surgeon, and a prominent figure in the advancement of chess in Nigeria and Africa. Often referred to as "Mr. Chess," Ebigwei was instrumental in the formation of the Nigerian Chess Federation and was a founding member of the African Chess Confederation.[1][2][3]
- ^ "Tribute to Sylvan Ebigwei". Punch Newspapers. 23 January 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "Chief (Dr.) Sylvan Olisanye Ebigwei, MON, (BDS, PhD,FMCGDP, FMCFD, FAGP, DDP), remembering the life of a Chess Father". Vanguard News. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ "PUNCH, eight others inducted into NCF Hall of Fame". cosmopolitan.com. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.