Kenya lost narrowly to 2.5-1.5 to South Korea in the Open section.
Martin Njoroge managed to win the game with some patient manoeuvring of his pieces. On the other hand, Githinji Hinga played well to build a superior position but seemed to have lost his nerve at the end. Nevertheless, he managed to extract a draw against IM Hongin Ahn.
In the Ladies section, Kenya lost 3-1 to Venezuela, with WCM Joyce Ndirangu winning her game.
Githinji Hinga v IM Hongin Ahn
Githinji Hinga in action. Photo credit Lana Photography.
Martin Njoroge v Changhoon Kim
Martin Njoroge in action. Photo credit FIDE.
WCM Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu v Roxanny Matute Escobar
WCM Joyce Nyaruai in action with her team mates. Photo credit FIDE.Glenda Madelta of Kenya. The current World Amateur Champion U1700.
Other African chess news
Uganda defeated San Tome Principe 4-0 in the Open section.
South Sudan lost 4-0 to Andorra while Nigeria whitewashed Mauritania 4-0.
After their humiliating loss to Zambia a day earlier, Denmark crushed Angola 4-0.
Namibia lost 3-1 to Kosovo while Israel crushed Zambia 4-0.
Armenia struggled to overcome Egypt 2.5-1.5 in their round three encounter.
Egyptian team captain Farag Amrou had to be rushed to the hospital while the match was going on to deal with a sudden increase in his blood pressure.
Mexico taking on Botswana in a match where they won 4-0. Photo credit FIDE.Hachim Mahamat Bachar the President of the Chad Chess Association in action. Photo credit Mark Livshitz.Sudan versus Jersey which ended in a 2-2 draw. Photo credit FIDE.
