All Africa Games Final Day 3
Akello Atwoli who had a brilliant start to the event lost two games in day 3. His first loss was to Ben Nguku and then to Jackson Kamau. Akello now has 2.5 points out of 6 rounds and in 7th position.
Akello Atwoli v Ben Nguku
Mehul Gohil of Nairobi Chess Club played well to hold the powerful Joseph Methu of KCB Club to a draw in round 5.
Mehul Gohil v Joseph Methu
Ben Nguku of KCB Club in round 6 went on to defeat Mehul in a tough encounter.
Ben Nguku v Mehul Gohil
Jackson Kamau is currently in the lead with 4.5 points out of 6 games. Mehul Gohil is in second place with 4 points. It is, however possible that there could be significant changes in the next four rounds.
Naiya Gosrani on fire!
The biggest news, however was when 14-year-old Naiya Gosrani defeated former Kenya National Champion WCM Joyce Nyaruai! Naiya had in round 4 defeated current Gloria Jumba who is the current Kenya National Champion. Naiya now has 3 points out of 6 games and currently in 5th place. She will need to keep her cool to get her slot in the team.
Naiya Gosrani v WCM Joyce Nayruai
Round 7 of the event continues from Friday 8th March through to 10th March 2019 at the Parklands Sports Club, Nairobi.
Links
All Africa Games Final Day 2 report