Youth Chess

Young and experienced chess players gathered at Halfway House Primary School in Midrand on March 7 for the Midrand Chess Club’s Blitz Open tournament. The event featured seven rounds in a fast-paced 5+0 format, divided into sections for different age groups. Cash prizes and trophies were awarded in various categories.

2 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Vesho Doulo, a 12-year-old from Nagaland, achieved a perfect score to claim victory at the AICF Chess for Everyone Fide Rating Open 2026. The five-day FIDE-rated event drew 39 local participants and highlighted growing interest in chess in the region. All players received chessboards from the non-profit Gift of Chess.