Board tacticians at work
Sixty-four players competed in seven rounds of 60/60 time controlled games at the local CHESSA rated tournament
TACTICAL masterminds from all over the Zululand region competed in the Christmas Open chess tournament hosted by the King Cetshwayo Chess Association at Richards Bay High School on Saturday and Sunday.
Sixty-four players competed in seven rounds of 60/60 time controlled games at the local CHESSA rated tournament.
PHOTO: Richard Springorum
Players competed under the following age groups over the two days – U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U20 and adult.
Some players who are part of the King Cetshwayo team utilised this opportunity to practice their skills ahead of the SA Junior Chess Championships in Boksburg between 3-8 January.
PHOTO: Richard Springorum
Results
U10 – 1 Saien Segadevan, 2 Rorisang Mabaso, 3 Liam Reddy.
U12 – 1 Arya Singh, 2 Mvuselelo Zulu, 3 Jurina Moodley.
U14 – 1 Jamie Moodley, 2 Freeman Mngomezulu, 3 Kadin Reddy.
PHOTO: Richard Springorum
U16 – 1 Samkele Mzimela, 2 Mongezi Shoba, 3 Paul Munien.
U18 – 1 Sibahle Khulu, 2 Nduduzo Mthimkhulu, 3 Mongezi Zungu.
U20 – 1 Sabelo Ngubane, 2 Sandiswa Damane, 3 Thandokhule Manukuza.
Adult – 1 Sanele Ntimbane, 2 Sandile Buthelezi, 3 Lungisani Nyawo.
PHOTO: Richard Springorum
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