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Chess: Newbies Pawncalypse top Kenya Online Chess League

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Candidate Master (CM) Ben Magana in action against Griffin Mark during the 2021 Kisumu Open Rapid Chess Tournament.[Washington Onyango, Kisumu]

Debutants Pawncalypse Chess Club has surprised big clubs after leading the pack in the ongoing Kenya Online Chess League.

The newbies defeated Nyeri Chess Club 5-1, Strathmore University 4-2 before getting a clean sheet against new boys Kicosca United Chess Club 6-0 to solidify their lead atop the standings.

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