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🇦🇴Angola
Vice President – Region C (Central & Southern Africa)
Mario Lourenco
Angolan · Angola
President of the General Assembly of the Angolan Chess Federation (FAX), championing digital transformation, institutional discipline, and strategic infrastructure across Lusophone and Southern Africa.
Elected Continental Slate (2024–2028)
Africa Chess Confederation
Key Highlights & Accreditations
President, General Assembly – Angolan Chess Federation (FAX)
Advocate for Institutional Discipline & Governance
Strategic Planner for Digital Infrastructure & Online Platforms
Strengthening Lusophone and regional African chess ties
Leadership & Chess Roles
President, General Assembly – Angolan Chess Federation (FAX) | Current
Executive Board Member, African Chess Leadership
Chess Administration & Governance
Active in Chess governance and institutional oversight across national and zonal levels.
Strategic planning and policy formulation within the Angolan federation.
Promotes institutional discipline, transparency, and accountability in chess structures.
Supports strengthening of national chess systems and governance frameworks.
Supports development of online chess platforms, data systems, and communication infrastructure.