Super moves at local chess tournament

2024-04-26 - Keanan Pillay

IN celebration of the 10th anniversary of King Cetshwayo Chess, a standard-rated tournament with over 160 entries was held on Saturday and Sunday at the Brackenham community hall.

Players of all ages competed, and the turnout was testament to the passion to see the sport grow in the district.

"Thank you to all the chess co-ordinators, coaches, parents, our athletes, and not least I would also like to express my appreciation for the work of our colleagues Gloria Ncube, Lungy Ndunakazi, Sandy Olivier, Lungelo Mthembu and Sibusiso Khanyile," said event co-ordinator Lisa Griffiths.

"On behalf of King Cetshwayo, I would like to pass on our big thanks to Councillor Ray Govender who provided us with the Brackenham community hall."

She was also grateful for the lunch, drinks, tables and tablecloths provided on the day.

"This is because of the kindness of Pamela and Gabriel Gounden, Mandy Michelle and her team, NRB Logistics, ASHPAK, Porky's, Malas Decor and Amutha Segadevan. We are overwhelmed with joy at the generosity we received, we appreciate you all."

Results: Under 8

• 1st Ayandibu Adeolu - Richards Bay Christian School

• 2nd Mulholland Luka - Hluhluwe Primary

• 3rd Ncube Keegan - Ethakasani Primary

Under 10

• 1st Nkabinde Landile - Richards Bay Christian School

• 2nd Ngcobo Sibusilo - Richards Bay Christian School

• 3rd Mdlalose Sisekelo - Richards Bay Christian School

• Best Female Under 10: Ngcobo Sibusilo

Under 12

• 1st Reddy Tyler - Eshowe Junior Primary

• 2nd Stewart Christopher - Felixton College

• 3rd Mhlongo Esami - Sokhulu Primary

• Best female Under 12: Hlophe Mayenziwe - Ethakasani Primary

Under 14

• 1st Mulholland Emmy - Hluhluwe Primary

• 2nd Govender Trivae - Bay Primary

• 3rd Nxumalo Mpumelelo - Ethakasani Primary

• Best Female Under 14: Mulholland Emmy

Under 16

• 1st Nyawo Ngubeko - Richem Secondary

• 2nd Buthelezi Thandolwethu - Eshowe High School

• 3rd Mkhwanazi Yongama - Ubombo Chess Club

• Best Female Under 16: Mbeje Aphiwe Empangeni High School

Under 18

• 1st Segadevan Saien - Empangeni High School

• 2nd Mthiyane Sphiwe - Sibonobuhle High School

• 3rd Biyela Amahle - Isandlwana High School

Under 20

• 1st Moodley Jurina

• 2nd Moodley Jamie

• 3rd Curties John - Richards Bay High School

Adults

• 1st Mthethwa Sanele

• Tie break - Manukuza Thandokuhle

• Tie break - Shabalala Thobani

• Tie break - Nene Kwethemba

?? ?? Flaunting their trophies are Landile Mkabinde, Sibulelo Ngcobo, Josiah Vurden and Sisekelo Mdlalose — Flaunting their trophies are Landile Mkabinde, Sibulelo Ngcobo, Josiah Vurden and Sisekelo Mdlalose

?? ?? Proud of their trophies are Esami Mhlongo, Tyler Reddy, Lisa Griffiths (co-ordinator), Christopher Stewart and Meyenziwe Hlophe — Proud of their trophies are Esami Mhlongo, Tyler Reddy, Lisa Griffiths (co-ordinator), Christopher Stewart and Meyenziwe Hlophe

?? ?? Going head-to-head are Esamy Mhlongo and Akhona Khanyile — Going head-to-head are Esamy Mhlongo and Akhona Khanyile

?? ?? Kwethemba Nene, Thandokuhle Manukuza, Sanele Mthethwa and Thobani Shabalala — Kwethemba Nene, Thandokuhle Manukuza, Sanele Mthethwa and Thobani Shabalala

?? ?? Making his next move is Wonga Gqibitole against his opponent, Grace Kavuala — Making his next move is Wonga Gqibitole against his opponent, Grace Kavuala

?? ?? Holding her trophies alongside Lisa Griffiths is a chuffed Emmy Mulholland — Holding her trophies alongside Lisa Griffiths is a chuffed Emmy Mulholland

?? ?? More than 160 players entered — More than 160 players entered