Time To Meet Your Match is the title of the chess tournament hosted by Lakeside Mall and the Vosloorus Chess Club from September 10 to October 8 at Lakeside Mall entrance five.
These professionals competed at the chess tournament at Lakeside Mall on Saturday, September 10. They are (from left): Johnny Khoza, Lebohang Mphela, Mdluli Themba, Muthambi Mpho, Duncan Singh and Kenny Makhubelo.
The tournament caters for players in the professionals, schools and amateurs categories.
The four-week event will see the grand finalé on October 8 where the winners during the four weeks will compete for prizes.
Prizes up to the value of R20 000 will be given away.
Competitors will play during the following weeks from 8am to 4pm:
• September 17 – schools (under nine to under 18s)
• September 24 – amateurs
• October 1 – open to the public
• October 8 – grand finalé
Professionals kicked off the tournament on September 10.
Chess players Jacob Mashilo (left) and Tshepo Thathane are engrossed in their game.
Farai Nyika (left) and Jerry Nkosi stop playing their game to smile for the camera at the chess tournament on Saturday (September 10) at Lakeside Mall entrance five.
Thamsanqa Ndlalane (left) competes with Kabelo Mogotsi at the Meet Your Match chess tournament at Lakeside Mall.
Chess competitors at Lakeside Mall played on September 10 are (from left): Sivuyile Nyembe, Andries Nziyane, Jonas Nziyane and Mareka Lehoko.
Vosloorus Chess Club and Lakeside Mall management pose with the trophies which will be given to the winners on October 8 at the grand finalé at Lakeside Mall. They are, standing (from left): Lebohang Mphela, Teresa Sischy, Precious Ntuli and Johnny Khoza. Sitting: Viwe Key.