All Africa Games Finals – Day 1 & 2 Report
The All Africa Games Finals will go down as the toughest Kenyan chess tournament in recent memory. The event had an average rating of 1942 in the Open section and 1435 in the Ladies section.
The event continues to provide exciting drama on the boards.
Open Seciton
Akello Atwoli of Stima Chess Club seemed to be a player who came from the Romantic era. He swiftly demolished Amos Simiyu and Philip Singe in games that lasted under 20 moves!
Amos Simiyu v Akello Atwoli
Akello Atwoli v Philipe Singe
CM Ben Magana’s loss to teammate Ricky Sang illustrated once again that this was a tournament where friendship does not matter.
Ricky Sang v CM Ben Magana
Mehul Gohil v Dr Victor Ng’ani
Mehul Gohil kept a level head with a draw against Ricky Sang in round one. Gohil then dismantled current National Champion Dr Victor Ng’ani in an epic 80 move encounter.
CM Aguda Lwanga the 12 year in the event was the sensation of day two. He held Ricky Sang to a 131 move draw which lasted 4 hours.
Dr Victor Ng’ani faced CM Aguda Lwanga in the next round. The morning game had drained CM Aguda Lwanga when he faced Dr Ng’ani. He capitulated in 26 moves against a fierce attack from Dr Ng’ani.
Dr Victor Ng’ani v Aguda Lwanga
Ladies Section
There was more drama in the Ladies Section. Upcoming younger Naiya Gosrani defeated Gloria Jumba who is the current National Ladies Champion! Naiya Gosrani can now be proud of her achievements. She has beaten two National Ladies Champions in the past three months. She defeated WCM Joyce Nyaruai in the Nationals in December 2018.
Gloria Jumba v Naiya Gosrani
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