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Crispin Odhiambo (right) battling with reigning world champion (GAYP) and Grandmaster Lubabalo Kondlo of South Africa in Antalya, Turkey. [Courtesy]
East African champion Crispin 'Goj' Odhiambo overcame strong opposition from world beaters to stay afloat at the ongoing Draughts and Checkers World Championships Qualifiers in Antalya, Turkey.
In his opening game on Tuesday, Odhiambo registered two draws against tournament favourite and five-time world champion Alexander Moiseyev of Russia (3-move variation) in a very tense encounter.
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