Maluka makes it five out of five
Yet again Penryn College recently hosted a very successful chess tournament under the auspices of Ehlanzeni Chess.
The winner of the open section was Mthobisi Maluka with a full score of 5/5 and the closest opponent was Vusi Ngobeni with a 3,5/5.
A total of 161 chess players took part in this tournament. Ehlanzeni Chess’s vision is to create, build and maintain communities of chess players.
“We aim to actively market and promote chess as a sport, recreational and educational activity. We want to foster a spirit of healthy competition, sportsmanship and fair play among players of all races, gender and ages,” said Lizelle Douglass of Ehlanzeni Chess.
“We believe in recognising all age groups in all the different categories by awarding medals for each and every performer in their own age group. Various players were also rewarded for best performance in their respective age groups in every category,” added Douglass.
The next tournament will be in Malalane on July 29. If you want to participate you can send an email to registrations@ehlanzenichess.co.za.
Results
Open
• First – Mthobisi Maluka
• Second – Vusi Ngobeni
• Third – Marques Hansen
A category
• First – Suné du Preez
• Second – Marcel Barnard
• Third – Lindelane Sibanyoni
B category
• First – Lebogang Mashile
• Second – Ian Macdonald
• Third – Kevin Pulikkal
C category
• First – Xander Matthee
• Second – Marco Delport
• Third – Sheirley Macanja
D category
• First – De La Rey Radley
• Second – Mieke Pauer
• Third – Nomthandazo Mhlabane.
