Chess: Players focused on next move as league resumes after one-month break

Generation Next - Innings and outings Pupils from different schools take part in chess matches during the Third Winka Junior Open Chess Championships 2017 on 1st July at the YMCA HOSTELS, SOUTH C NAIROBI. The event was organised by Waridi Chess Ventures in partnership with Winka Academy under the auspices of Chess Kenya. 30 schools took part, with 93 participants. Top three schools won trophies and recognition certificates. PHOTOS BY NDUBI MOSE

Players focused on next moves as league resumes

The Kenya National Chess League resumed at the weekend after a one-month break.

Eastlands Chess Club thrashed Checkmates 5-0 in one of the biggest victories of the weekend.

The winners registered victories through Geoffrey Malaga, Elijah Kiburi, Boniventure Alusa, Grace Amanda and Ernest Otanga at the KCB Sports Club.

Visiting Mombasa Chess Club found the going tough in their first match as they went down 3-2 to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

The visiting club picked victories through Peter Ganga and Agnes Thuo, who beat Tevin Otieno and Mary Gacheru respectively.

The university students ensured victory through Jasper Hawi, who beat Andrew Mumia, and Allan Tulienge who defeated Nixon Mwamburi.

Another encounter

Wilson Nyangweso also beat Andrew Syangombe in another encounter.

Visitors Kisumu Chess Club also found themselves on the receiving end when they lost to University of Nairobi. The students won 4.5-5.

Trevor Mulindi beat Bob Odhiambo in the first match before Lucy Wanjiru edged out Jerry Onyango.

Dadan Rwamba also won his match against Arthur Kirui while Jane Wambugu picked a point for Kisumu after drawing against Cheryl Ngima.

Last year’s runner-up KCB were too good for Kenyatta University whom they beat 4.5-0.5.

Wins by Ben Magana, Harold Wanyama, Philip Singe and Gweyani Jumba propelled the bankers to victory.

[Gilbert Wandera]