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CHESS: Grandmasters arrive in Kenya to boost sport

Philip Singe of KCB (left) calculates a next move while playing with his colleague Havuna Nsubonga during Kisii Mocha chess open held at Mocha place in Kisii town on 25/11/2018.(photo Samm Omingo/standard)

Two Grand Masters arrive in the country this week in a move aimed at promoting the sport in Kenya.

Grand Master Victor Bologan from Moldovia and Bouaziz Slim from Tunisia will play a number of games while in the country and will be special guests during two tournaments  to be held at Makini School this weekend.

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