Monthly Archives: September 2011

KE: Strathmore Chess Tournament – A Gorillarised Report

Quick Gorilla Impressions of the Strathmore Chess Tournament By Mehul Gohil After the shock of All Africa Games, I thought I should go and spectate a Kenyan chess event. The Strathmore Chess Tournament was advertised and Sunday afternoon I popped … Continue reading

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KE: Strathmore Chess Tournament – Results

(Article data courtesy of Njuru Mwangi) A total of 49 university students and other individuals participated at the Strathmore Chess Tournament that concluded on Sunday, 25th September, making it one of the most well-attended tournaments of recent times in Nairobi. … Continue reading

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UG: Mulago Kings Extend Lead in National Chess League After 12 Rounds

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) National Chess League leaders, Mulago Kings Chess club extended their lead to 3.5 points after beating arch rivals City Chess Club 4-1 in the 12th round played on Sunday 25th September 2011 at … Continue reading

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UG: Emojong Draws Last Round Game in Mumbai

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s Elijah Emojong lost his ninth round game to an Indian International Master D. P. Singh but recovered in the tenth and final round to force a draw against another Indian Pradeep Paranja … Continue reading

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UG: Emojong Wins Ninth Round Game at Mumbai Mayor’s Cup

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s Elijah Emojong secured his fifth win in the ninth round after beating India’s Karthik V. Ap rated 1978 in the Mumbai Mayor’s Cup International Open Chess Tournament that ends on Saturday 24th … Continue reading

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UG: Mulago Kings, City to Lock Horns in National Chess League Title Decider

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) National Chess League leaders Mulago Kings Chess Club face second placed archrivals City Chess Club in a 12th round potential title decider to be played on the afternoon of Sunday 25th September 2011 … Continue reading

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KE: Strathmore Chess Tournament – Sep 24 & 25

Strathmore University, Nairobi will this coming weekend of 24th and 25th September 2011 host a chess tournament as part of its annual sports tournament. Dates: Saturday, 24th and Sunday 25th September 2011 Time: 9 am (on both days) Venue: Strathmore … Continue reading

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UG: Emojong Battles on at Mumbai Mayor’s Cup

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s FM Elijah Emojong fell at the hands of India’s Puranik Abhimanyu (rated 1918) in the seventh round but recovered to beat Godbole Atharva also from India in the eighth round played on … Continue reading

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UG: Emojong Draws Sixth Round Game

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) FM Elijah Emojong drew his sixth round game with the black pieces against India’s Vaibhav Bhat rated 1923 in the Mumbai Mayor’s Cup International  Open Chess Tournament. The draw put Emojong at 3.5 … Continue reading

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KE: All Africa Games Blitz Championship 2011 – Results

To cap off the All Africa Games chess event, a blitz tournament was held for participants in both sections–open and ladies. In the open section, GM Adly Ahmed of Egypt won the Gold medal with 7.5 points out of 9, … Continue reading

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