Chess players claim victory in Karino

After 14 rounds played over a three-month period, the winners of the Kumbaya Africa Individuals Chess League were announced.

This competition started on Saturday May 7 and ended on Saturday July 30 at Meridian Karino School. The Coach Chess Academy, under Mpumalanga Chess, was the host of this league.

The league players were divided into two sections: Prestige and Section A (juniors). In Prestige, Muzi Nkambule won first place, and received R3 000, a trophy and a gold medal, Phumuza Tholo took second place, R2 000 and a silver medal, and Allie Phiri took third place, R1 500 and a bronze medal.

In Section A (Junior), Dicken Nkosi took first place, R2 000, a trophy and a gold medal. Alen Jameson came second with R1 500 and a silver medal, and Fadyl Macanja came in third, with R1 000 and a bronze medal.

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The academy’s Eddy Bhila said it was a difficult and exciting competition.According to him, they watched a lot of players growing and improving their skills.

“Looking at the top three winners in the Prestige category, Nkambule made it through because of his confidence – even if he lost some of the games, he never gave up. Tholo proved age was no factor when it came to chess, because though he is elderly, he never gave up. Phiri’s performance is what carried him through.

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“In the Section A (Junior), Nkosi won all his 14 rounds in the game and was consistent throughout the league. Jameson kept going. He only lost one game against Nkosi. Macanja made it to the top three by working hard, we saw a lot of improvement in this player, and that is what got the prize.”

Bhila said he would like to thank everyone who participated, supported and sponsored the league.

“We appreciate everyone who played a role in this league. To our sponsors, it would not have been possible without you at all.”