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All set for Venmar Junior Chess Championship in Kisumu

Michael Osano posing with a medal after winning during the first edition of the Venmar Chess Tournament. [Washington Onyango,Standard]

Champions Emmanuel Hawi and Amelia Obinga will be seeking to defend their titles when the second edition of the Venmar Junior Chess tournament kicks off in Kisumu on Saturday.

Hawi topped overall ahead of 64 juniors who participated during the first edition of the chess tourney played on September 27 after amassing five wins. Hawi who is in grade four finished ahead of Michael Osano and Alpha Ochieng.

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