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Chess: Kenya Commercial Bank maintains lead after massive wins

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KCB Chess Club's Jumba Gloria (left) during Kenya Premier Chess League at Charter Hall Nairobi on Sunday May 19, 2019. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Chess Club maintained their lead at the helm of the 2019 Kenya Premier League after winning all their three matches to extend their unbeaten run in the league to 13 matches.

The 2018 runner-up saw off their opponents without their star captain Ben Magana, defeating both Daystar University and Mombasa Chess Club 5-0 and Black Knights 4.5- 0.5 to lead the standings with 39 points.

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