Castro Sibanda captured first place at the Proud Wawa Moyo Memorial Chess Championship held at Gifford High School. The veteran player defeated national champion Tapiwa Jele through a tiebreaker system after both competitors finished with six points from seven rounds. Sibanda earned R10,000 for his victory at the tournament's second annual event. The Bulawayo Chess Association organized the competition with help from the Sayi Technical Foundation. Dewa Branding Limited provided sponsorship for the weekend matches.
Twelve-year-old Tehillah Makwiranzou claimed the women's championship after beating Nomalungelo Mathe head-to-head. Both players scored five points from six rounds before the direct matchup decided the winner. Makwiranzou received R1,800 for her first major senior tournament victory. The young competitor showed skills beyond her age throughout the competition. Chess players from across the country traveled to participate at the school venue.
The championship honors Proud Wawa Moyo, a dedicated chess player who died recently. His brother Bruce Moyo serves as the main tournament sponsor and wants to continue his memory through annual events. Liberty Moyo leads the Bulawayo Chess Association and praised the strong turnout from various age groups. The organizers aim to develop chess talent from beginning players to master level. Both winners credited hard work and dedication for their success at the memorial tournament.
Twelve-year-old Tehillah Makwiranzou claimed the women's championship after beating Nomalungelo Mathe head-to-head. Both players scored five points from six rounds before the direct matchup decided the winner. Makwiranzou received R1,800 for her first major senior tournament victory. The young competitor showed skills beyond her age throughout the competition. Chess players from across the country traveled to participate at the school venue.
The championship honors Proud Wawa Moyo, a dedicated chess player who died recently. His brother Bruce Moyo serves as the main tournament sponsor and wants to continue his memory through annual events. Liberty Moyo leads the Bulawayo Chess Association and praised the strong turnout from various age groups. The organizers aim to develop chess talent from beginning players to master level. Both winners credited hard work and dedication for their success at the memorial tournament.
