About Oluwafemi Balogun
Born 1987. Oluwafemi Balogun is a Nigerian chess player.
Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun (born 1987) is a Nigerian chess player.
Chess career In 2016, Balogun won the Africa Zone 4.4 Individual Championship, and as a result he was awarded the title FIDE Master. The following year, Balogun won this event for the second time and qualified to play in the Chess World Cup, held later in the same year in Batumi, Georgia. He was also granted the title International Master for this victory.
In the Chess World Cup 2017, Balogun was defeated by World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the first round, becoming the first African to play against a reigning world champion in a competitive match. In 2021 he won the Nigerian chess championships. In the Chess World Cup 2023, he was defeated by Alexandr Predke in the first round.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Oluwafemi Balogun?
chess player
When was Oluwafemi Balogun born?
Oluwafemi Balogun was born on 21 August 1987 in Owerri.
What is Oluwafemi Balogun's occupation?
Oluwafemi Balogun is a chess player.
What nationality is Oluwafemi Balogun?
Oluwafemi Balogun is Nigerian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Oluwafemi Balogun
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oluwafemi Balogun. https://biography.guide/oluwafemi-balogun/
MLA: "Oluwafemi Balogun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/oluwafemi-balogun/.
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