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Five-time Chess World Champion Magnus Carlsen.

🇷🇺Nepomniachtchi ½-½ 🇳🇴Carlsen

Game 1 of the 2021 FIDE World Championship proves to be a fighting draw! Who do you think will be the happier of the two players?

Anand and Kramnik on Carlsen-Nepomniachtchi

Vishy Anand: "Look, if I knew how to beat Magnus I would have done it myself! Let’s see if Ian can figure it out"

Anand and Kramnik on Carlsen-Nepomniachtchi “If I knew how to beat Magnus I would have done it myself!” quipped Vishy Anand, as he called Magnus Carlsen a “huge favourite” to win the World Championship match against Ian Nepomniachtchi in Dubai. The 15th World Champion nevertheless feels Ian has a tactical style that can hurt Magnus, w...

Alireza Firouzja is youngest 2800 ever | Ukraine take gold

18-year-old Alireza Firouzja is now World no. 2 and the youngest 2800-player in history!

Alireza Firouzja is youngest 2800 ever | Ukraine take gold 18-year-old Alireza Firouzja will be the 2804-rated world no. 2 when the official FIDE rating list is published on December 1st, beating Magnus Carlsen’s own record for crossing that landmark by six months. Alireza made it with a dramatic win over Shakhriyar Mamedyarov that saw his team France com...

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WHITE TO PLAY AND MATE IN 3

- Max Petri, Schach-Echo 1961, 1st Prize

A sharp key followed by a curt response on the second move of the main variation leading to a surprising zugzwang makes this crisp three-mover worthy of all the praise that it received. Tell us now, how do you like it? :)

Out and about with the young Chessmasters

LET'S LEARN, PLAY THE GAME OF CHESS! SHARPENING OUR MINDS...!

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****PLEASE NOTE: Yours Truly John Chibvuri (JC) won't be posting anything here on this page Glen Norah Gunners Chess Club...I shall be posting only on my personal projects pages: Knights Chess Academy Zimbabwe and Knights Chess Academy Zimbabwe Initiative..other Admins will hopefully continue posting here and popularize Glen Norah Gunners Chess Club....lets continue to teach them young!

Team Botswana tops the overall medals table...3 Gold vs Zimbabwe's 2 Gold...

And here is a touching story in this African Schools event....

The Bible says in Romans 8:31 If God be for us, who can be against us? That is exactly Ms. Nakanyike Maria's story as all Odds were against her to make it to the continental championship. Uganda Chess Federation labored to look for sponsorship for her and even NTV Uganda ran their plea on Prime News on 30/7/2017. She got to the continental event late, missing two rounds but determined to play like never before.She won all her games beating the Botswana Duo of Ms. Moshoboro Arona and Ms. Banda Natalie Marlo to claim a Silver Medal for Uganda, 100% winning streak, joint first with seven (7) points out of Nine (9) rounds, a FIDE rating of 1820 and a Woman Candidate Master Title. After the Event, she will officially be the second Highest rated Ugandan Lady after Woman Fide Master WFM. Ivy Amoko(1824), ahead of Queen of Katwe Woman Candidate Master WCM Mutesi Phiona(1628) and other Lady Cranes and national players. She would have gotten Gold medal hadn't she missed even one round.

Photos from Knights Chess Academy Zimbabwe's post

Photos from Knights Chess Academy Zimbabwe's post

Photos from Knights Chess Academy Zimbabwe's post

2017 AFRICAN SCHOOLS INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dates: 19-28 Aug. 2017
Venue: Rainbow Towers Hotel
Harare Zimbabwe

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Sat, 19 Aug : from 10am Official Arrival

Sun, 20 Aug :
2pm-2:45pm Opening Ceremony
3pm-7pm Rnd 1

Mon, 21 Aug :
10am-2pm Rnd 2
5pm-9pm Rnd 3

Tue, 22 Aug :
3pm-7pm Rnd 4

Wed, 23 Aug :
3pm-7pm Rnd 5

Thu, 24 Aug :
Free Day, Sight Seeing

Fri, 25 Aug :
3pm-7pm Rnd 6

Sat, 26 Aug :
10am-2pm Rnd 7
5pm-9pm Rnd 8

Sun, 27 Aug :
10am-2pm Rnd 9
5pm-7pm
Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony

Mon, 28 Aug :
10am Official Departure

Kindly note that any changes to the playing schedule will be communicated during the Technical Meeting before the start of the first round.

Africa Individual Schools Chess Championships to be hosted by Zimbabwe in this month of August 2017.

*2017 AFRICAN SCHOOLS INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS*
Dates: 19th to 27th August 2017

Venue: Rainbow Towers Hotel
Harare, Zimbabwe


PARTICIPANTS

Age Groups

In accordance with FIDE regulations, the following age groups are taking part in the event:

· Under 7 – players born on or after January 1, 2010

· Under 9 – players born on or after January 1, 2008

· Under 11 – players born on or after January 1, 2006

· Under 13 – players born on or after January 1, 2004

· Under 15 – players born on or after January 1, 2002

· Under 17 – players born on or after January 1, 2000

Team Botswana as they are about to depart for Harare Zimbabwe. The African Schools Chess Championships 2017...All roads lead to The Rainbow Towers Harare!

Well, far away from the chess board. Life is beautiful! John Jnr and Nicole Chibvuri...enjoy!

2017 CANDIDATES TOURNAMENT

Top 10 Final Ranking after 9 Rounds

Gibson Malije 7.5
Mugove Muririma 7
Van Madanhi 7
Ian Mashumba 7
Michael Musekiwa 7
Farai Hamandishe 7
Tapiwa Chikwavaire 6.5
Hamilton Mandeya 6.5
Blessing Kahiya 6.5
Syter Mativenga 6.5

Zimbabwe Ladies National Chess Championship 2017 ..

Top 10 Final Ranking after 9 Rounds:

1. Rhoda Masiyazi 7
2. Paidaishe Zengeni 7
3. Colleta Wakuruwarewa 6.5
4. Valentine Pasipanodya 6.5
5. Christine Makwena 6
6. Bridget Pumuyo 5.5
7. Linda Shaba 5.5
8. Tatenda Zengeni 5.5
9. Takudzwa Chiriya 5.5
10. Tessa Gumiremhete 5.5

The best Knights Legend ever Zhemba Jemusse is the new Zimbabwe Chess Champion the finest in the Land!! He had an incredible unbeaten run of 5 wins and 4 draws scoring 7/9! He hammered strong players;Spencer Masango, Emarald Mushore, Bismark Bhobhojani, Tapiwa Jele and in the last round Elisha Thabo 'The Russian'. Zhemba had draws vs Heath Darare, Vitalis Mapuranga, Roy Mwadzura and Elisha Chimbamu. His last round opponent Thabov 'The Russian' had special words to say for the new Zimbabwean Champ, " Zhemba played well...I couldn't stop his winning spree."

Zimbabwe National Chess Championship 2017

Final Ranking after 9 Rounds

Zhemba Jemusse 7
Spencer Masango 6
Thabo Elisha 6
Emarald Mushore 5.5
Vitalis Mapuranga 5
Roy Mwadzura 4.5
Elisha Chimbamu 4.5
Heath Darare 4
Tapiwa Jele 2.5
Bismark Bhobhojani 0

Zimbabwe National Chess Championship 2017

Ranking aftr rnd 8
(1 round to go)

Zhemba Jemusse. 6.0
Thabo Elisha 6.0
Emarald Mushore 5.5
Spencer Masango 5
Vitalis mapuranga 4
Darare Heath 4
Chimbamu Elisha 3.5
Mwadzura Roy 3.5
Jele Tapiwa 2.5
Bhobhojani Bismark 0

*Zimbabwe Nationals 2017 after 5 rounds*

Zhemba Jemusse 4
Emarald Mushore 3.5
Heath Darare 3.5
Elisha Thabo 3
Elisha Chimbamu 3
Roy Mwadzura 3
Spencer Masango 2
Vitalis Mapuranga 1.5
Tapiwa Jele 1.5
Bismack Bhobhojani 0

Results:

Round 1
Masango 1/2-1/2 Thabo
Mushore 1/2 -1/2 Heath
Vitalis 0-1Roy
Chimbamu 1-0 Jele
Zhemba 1-0 Bhobhojani

Round 2
Thabo 1-0 Bhobhojani
Jele 0-1 Zhemba
Roy 0-1 Chimbamu
Heath 1-0 Vitalis
Spencer 1/2 ~1/2 Mushore

Round 3
Mushore 1-0 Thabov
Vitalis 1-0 Spencer
Chimbamu 1/2-1/2Heath
Zhemba 1/2-1/2Roy
Bhobhojani 0-1Jele

Round 4
Thabov 1-0 Jele
Roy 1-0 Bhobhojani
Heath 1/2-1/2Zhemba
Masango 1-0Chimbamu
Mushore 1-0 vitalis

Round 5
Vitalis 1/2 ~1/2 Thabov
Chimbamu 1/2~1/2 Mushore
Zhemba 1~0 Spencer
Bhobhojani 0~1 Heath
Jele 1/2~1/2 Roy

The Zimbabwe Chess Championships roared into life yesterday at the traditional POSB Causeway in Harare with 3 FIDE Rated Sections Men, Womens and The Candidates Section (in pic) ...Some great games being seen..Overall 130 chess players are taking part.
Its a four day event with a ten (10) men round robin mens champs..30 ladies playing in a swiss ...and 90 players battling for honours in the Open Candidates Section.

Young man Tapiwa Jele played two tough opening games in this top closed National event , first with Elisha Chimbamu then with the best ever Knights legend Zhemba Jemusse. To be the best play with the best..he shall rise one day! Zhemba edged the tough tactical horse Bhobhojani in his other game.

The experienced and tough Spencer Masango had two draws today against Emarald Mushore and Elisha Thabo. Mushore also had the same performance, got the other draw from Darare.

Vitalis Mapuranga had a bad start, hope he will pick up and revive his dream Easter Open performance..He lost all his games today vs Roy Mwadzura and Heath Darare. The on fire Elisha Chimbamu polished neatly the rookies Jele and Mwadzura ...giving the youngsters one or two things to learn.

Elisha Thabo had a promising start drew Masango and beat Bhobhojani..

A superb show as well for Candidates 2016 joint winner Heath Darare, beating Vitalis Mapuranga and sharing a point with the top seasoned player Emarald Mushore. Well done! Tomorrow the battle continues at 8am at POSB Causeway Harare...