Peter Gilruth retains Jamhuri Cup
Peter Gilruth retained the Jamhuri Cup when he cruised to a comfortable 4 points out of 4 games. The event held at the historic Goan Gymkhana Club saw 16 players battle it out over 4 rounds.
The event which ran over two days (8th & 9th December 2018) was limited to only 16 players and had a modest prize fund of KES 15,000 (USD 150). Peter Gilruth went home with KES 7,000 (USD 70).
The event was held a few days before the Kenya National Championship. This event appealed mainly to those who did not wish to play in the Kenya National Championship which ran for 5 days.
It is interesting to note that Dr. Victor Ng’ani who took part in this event went on to win the 2018 Kenya National Championship a few days later!
Warren Pollock who is the Secretary of Nairobi Chess Club has annotated two interesting games and which are shown below.
The first game shows that one should always be alert to tactics! The second game shows Peter Gilruth apply pressure on the c6 square with devastating results.
Mushfig Habilov v Meerabbas Afzail
Peter Gilruth v Dr. Victor Ngani
Links
Peter Gilruth wins 2017 Jamhuri Cup
2nd Jamhuri Cup results and standings
