Financial constraints spell 'check mate' for Chess
After a lack of Pula power put paid to their hopes of participating at last month’s African Junior Chess Championships in Algeria, Botswana’s youngsters will miss out on another continental competition.
Once again rearing its ugly head, financial constraints have spelt ‘check mate’ for Team BW’s hopes of taking part in the Africa Schools Individual Chess Championships, set for 10 – 18 December in Liberia.
Botswana have been a dominant force at the event in recent years, with the likes of WFMs Besa Masaiti, Naledi Marape, Laone Mosho...
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In this article:African Amateur Individual Chess Championships, African Junior Chess Championships, Algeria, Besa-Masaiti, Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) Secretary General, Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), Debswana, FIDE [International Chess Federation], INDIA, Kenya, Laone Moshoboro, Mokwaledi Tingwane, Naledi Marape, Natalie Banda, Refilwe Gabatshwarwe, World Olympiad
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