(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation)
After round ten, St. Mbuga team ‘A’ maintains its lead after beating Jinja College 4:0, SOM Academy beat Hope High ‘C’ 4:0, St. Mbuga ‘B’ beat Koro Academy 4: 0.
Leaders for Board 1 in the Open category are Mutesi Phiona and Tugume Richard with 9 points each out of possible 10 followed by Wilson Mugwanya from SOM Academy with 8.5 points.
Leader for Board 2 is Mugabi Brian with 10 maximum points followed by Kato Richard from SOM Academy, Lumbuye Nicholas from Namilyango team ‘A’ and Sanya Derrick from Jinja College with 8 points each out of possible 10 points.
Leader Board 3 is Mukumbya Benjamin from St. Mbuga ‘A’ with 10 maximum points followed by Matovu Nelson from Hope High ‘A’ with 9 points out of possible 10 points and Buyinza Richard from Som Academy has 8 points.
Leader Board 4 is Musiime Martin from St. Mbuga ‘A’ with 10 maximum points followed Lukiiko Moses from Hope High ‘A’ with 8points.
Standings after Round 10 (Open)
- St. Mbuga ‘A’ – 39 points
- SOM Academy – 32.5 points
- Jico – 30 points
- St. Mbuga ‘B’ – 28 points
- Namilyango ‘A’ – 25.5 points
- Mwiri – 23.5 points
- Hope High ‘A’ – 23 points
Standings after Round 9 (Girls)
- SOM Academy – 31 points
- St. Mbuga ‘A’ – 28.5 points
- Hope High – 22 points
- Trinity College Nabbingo – 14 points
Board 1 leader is Babirye Stella from SOM Academy with 9 maximum points followed by Nakayima Vanessa from St. Mbuga ‘A’ with 7 points. In third place is Nakabira Sharon Brenda from Hope High and Mwesigwa Tryphena from St. Mbuga ‘A’ with 4 points each.
Board 2 leader is Nakimuli Joan from SOM Academy with 9 maximum points followed by Peace Docus from St. Mbuga ‘A’ with 7 points. Nagayi Sophia from Hope High has 5 points.
Board 3 leader is Nansubuga Gloria from SOM Academy with 9 maximum points followed by Tushemerirwe Esther from St. Mbuga ‘A’ and Nabakooza Sarah from Hope High both have 6 points each.
Board 4 leader is Nayebale Patience from St. Mbuga ‘A’ with 8.5 points out of possible 9 points followed by Nantanda Miriam from Hope High with 7 points, followed by Kisembo Hezlee from Trinity College Nabbingo with 5.5 points.
The event ends on the morning of Wednesday 25th April 2012 with a closing ceremony at 9 am.