Kenyans off to a good start in Africa Online Chess Championships
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This prestigious event provides a unique platform for showcasing talent, fostering inclusivity, and promoting the spirit of competition among Africa’s chess community
Brian Kwambai from Kenya took the lead in the ongoing Africa Online Chess Championship for people living with disabilities after three rounds of matches played on Saturday.
Kwambai won all his matches and is currently at the top of the standings with three points.
Former national champion for people living with disability Saddam Ali Sheikh however, found it tough as he lost one match and is currently placed in ninth place with two points.
Another former national champion, Clement Miheso, is also among the top players after collecting two points.
Kenyan players are dominating the top ten positions, with six of them currently placed among the leading contenders.
Apart from Kwambai, Miheso and Sheikh, other Kenyans in the top ten positions are Erick Joel Khamadi, Ronny Otieno and Hassan Daudi.
Madagascar’s Serge Andriatahina is currently in second place after collecting three points.
Morocco’s Jamal Messala completes the top five after he gains two points. In the women's category, Kenyan players are dominating the first five positions.
Mercy Cherono has won all her matches and leads with three points. Janet Atieno, who lost one match, is in second spot. She has two points, the same as Margrate Kanyua, who is in third place.
Mary Nduku and Merceline Atieno complete the top five positions with one point each.
Brian Kwambai will take on Serge Adriatahina from Madagascar in the fourth round, pairing with Sadam Sheikh hoping to recover his form when he plays Adriano Leopoldo.
Mary Nduku and Mercy Cherono will battle it out in an all-Kenyan affair fourth-round match. Rachel Akinyi will also play fellow Kenyan Janet Atieno.
The championship has attracted a total of 34 players, with 22 participants competing in the Open section and 12 in the Women’s section.
This prestigious event provides a unique platform for showcasing talent, fostering inclusivity, and promoting the spirit of competition among Africa’s chess community.
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