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Chess: Akwera and Faith top in Kisumu Plainsview Junior Chess Tournament

National Chess Instructor Isaac Ondeng (center) with the winners of Plainsview Chess Tournament (from left to right) Brayden Akwera,Joy Faith,Owen Yalwala and Chrispin Mwendwa.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

Bryden Akwera and Joy Faith emerged as the top boy and girl respectively in the Plainsview Junior Chess Tournament played in Kisumu on Saturday under strict covid-19 protocols.

Akwera topped overall ahead of 22 juniors who participated in the chess tourney after amassing five wins with a tie break of 23.5 points.

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