Githinji Hinga wins TABAN 2
Githinji Hinga put up a stellar performance when he won the TABAN 2 event with an emphatic score of 6/6.
The KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka was the venue for the second edition of Taban Rapid Tournament on 31st March 2019.
Trojan Chess Club, Anchor Chess Club & Black Knights Chess Club were the joint organisers of the event. The tournament was a six-round event with an impressive prize fund of KES 45,000 (USD 450) with the winner receiving KES 12,000 (USD 120). 23rd February was the date of the first edition.
A total of sixty-seven players registered and participated in the tournament.
Mehul Gohil, Akello Atwoli, Michael Waliuba and George Ochieng were joint second with 5 points each.
Joseph Methu, the defending champion of the first edition of the Taban Rapid tournament ended up in 8th position with 4 points.
Prize winners
Githinji Hinga – KES 12,000
Mehul Gohil – KES 5,500
Akello Atwoli – KES 5,500
Mike Waliuba – KES 5,500
George Ochieng– KES 5,500
James Panchol – KES 1,000
Douglas Kuritto – KES 1,000
Joseph Methu – KES 1,000
Victor Hongo of Black Knights Chess Club, David Gaithu of Trojan Warriors and James Kabui from Anchor Chess Club walked away with KES 2,000 each as the best players of their teams.
Juniors
Winner Billy Njoroge.
Runners Up – Brian Mwangi.
2nd Runners Up Victor Kithinji.
Ladies
Winner- Suhana Patel
Runners Up – Neema Kahihu
2nd Runners Up – Elsie Muturi
Sponsors
John Thuo, Joseph Makori, Kimuhu Lenson and Ben Ireri were the joint sponsors. The trophies awarded were courtesy of Sports Station.
