Monthly Archives: August 2011

UG: National Chess League – Round 7 & 8 Results

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Mulago Kings Chess Club cemented their National Chess League lead with a 5-0 win over Bank of Uganda Chess Club in the seventh round that was followed by a 3.5-1.5 win over Barclays … Continue reading

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KE: 53rd Nairobi Chess Club Championship – Final Results

The 53rd Nairobi Chess Club Championship ended on a very cold Sunday, 28th August after 5 rounds instead of the expected 6 with few surprises in the ‘Seniors’ section, the winners of which came mainly from the All Africa Games … Continue reading

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KE: 53rd Nairobi Chess Club Championship – Standings After Round 2

The 53rd Nairobi Chess Club Championship began on Saturday, 27th August with a record 39 participants, one of the highest numbers seen at a club tournament in recent times. Adding to the level of competition at the championship were the … Continue reading

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UG: Mulago Kings Poised to Extend their Lead in National Chess League

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) National Chess League leaders, Mulago Kings Chess Club are in a buoyant mood and optimistic of extending their half point lead as they prepare to take on bottom placed Bank of Uganda Chess … Continue reading

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KE: Kenyan Chess Contingent for Maputo – Final List

After much drama over the hosting of the ‘Unified AAG Qualifiers‘ and controversy over the nationalities of some players who qualified for the All Africa Games’ chess team, the final list of Kenyan representatives who will be going to Maputo … Continue reading

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KE: 53rd Nairobi Chess Club Championship – Aug 27 & 28

Kenya’s oldest registered chess club, Nairobi Chess Club, announced yesterday that they would be hosting the ’53rd Nairobi Chess Club Championship’ over the last weekend of August. Details follow. Dates: Saturday, 27th and Sunday, 28th August 2011 Time: 2.30 pm … Continue reading

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UG: Ugandans Post Mixed Results in China

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Ugandan Chess players have so far posted mixed results at the ongoing World University Games being played at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre in China. In the first round, David Muwanguzi drew … Continue reading

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UG: National Chess League Round 5 & 6 Results – Mulago Kings Upstage City Chess Club

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) National Chess League perennial title contenders, Mulago Kings Chess Club upstaged early pace setters, City Chess Club to get to the top of the standings leading by half a point after beating Makindye … Continue reading

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KE: Unified AAG Qualifiers – Stage 2 Results [Updated]

(Details courtesy of Kim Bhari, Mehul Gohil and John Mukabi) After two days of intense chess battles at the Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, hardened nerves ultimately determined which 4 men and which 4 women will travel to Mozambique for … Continue reading

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KE: Unified AAG Qualifiers – Stage 1 Results [Updated]

(Details courtesy of Mehul Gohil and John Mukabi) A hard-fought Stage 1 of the Unified AAG Qualifiers ended late last night at the Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, with seasoned players finishing in the top ten of the ‘Open’ category. … Continue reading

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