Eswatini National Chess Championship Juniors on horizon
ESWATINI National Chess National Championship Juniors is set to take place on May 18-19, 2024.
Hosted by the Eswatini Chess Federation, the 6th edition of this prestigious event promises to be a thrilling battle on the board for young chess enthusiasts. While the venue is yet to be confirmed, the tournament is tentatively scheduled to be held at Caritas in Manzini.
Players aged Under 18, 16, 14, and 10 are invited to register for the championship at HTTPS:// TINYURL.COM/JRS2024.
The highlight of the tournament will be the crowning of the best boy and girl in each section, who will earn the opportunity to represent Eswatini at the upcoming Africa Youth Chess Championship (AYCC) in South Africa.
In an exclusive interview with William Siame, the tournament director of the Eswatini Chess Federation, he emphasized the importance of developing chess talent from a young age. Siame expressed enthusiasm for the growing popularity of chess in Eswatini, noting the increasing participation of schools in the game during sports time.
Siame highlighted the shift in focus towards nurturing young chess players, inspired by the success of countries like Botswana, South Africa, and Lesotho in producing talented junior players. He emphasized the need to start training players from a very young age, recognizing that the future of Eswatini chess lies in cultivating talent early on.
With a record number of juniors expected to participate from active clubs, Siame anticipates a high standard of play at this year’s championship.
He encouraged schools and individuals to seize the opportunity to test their skills and compete against the best in the country, making this a national championship to remember.
As the countdown to the
Eswatini National Chess National Championship Juniors begins, all eyes are on the young chess prodigies who are set to showcase their talent and passion for the game on the grand stage.