Kigigha, Bomo Lovet

Bomo Lovet Kigigha, a 44-year-old FIDE Master, is rated 2250 and ranked 4th among NGR players, and in the top 3% worldwide. He has fluctuated between 2185 and 2263 over the past 2 years. 27 rated games in the past year (≈24/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include National Friends of Chess 2026 Over 2000, NIGERIA NATIONAL OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025, and FIDE World Cup 2025. Also played 2 rapid (including Bayelsa State Monthly Rapid Tournament) and 5 blitz events (including JONATHAN ODEGA MEMORIAL BLITZ CHESS TOURNAMENT 2025) recently. He had 2 career breaks: 44 months (2009–2012) and 12 months (2012–2013). His peak of 2363 was reached at age 34 (Feb 2016); he also reached #1 nationally in Dec 2014 and spent 44 months as #1, with a longest streak of 2 consecutive years.

Previously known as Kigigha Bomo (until Jan 2013). Awarded FM in 2016 (age 34) and CM in 2009 (age 27). Earned IM norms at 2015 Zone 4.4 Indv CC Open and 2016 Zone 4.4 Individual Chess Championships (Open).