Zambia chess interview with national champions
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Hi everyone,
Daniel Jere has recently won the men’s category of the Chess Federation of Zambia closed championship. This is the 3rd major achievement this year for Jere, who also won himself a silver medal at the September All Africa Games in Mozambique and a Gold Medal at the Botswana Open. The championship in the male category had previously been held by the Gillian Bwalya, who failed to defend his title. In the female category, 18-year-old Epah Tembo emerged winner. Here is a video interview with the winners.
We particularly carried this video to celebrate the 'chess awakening' that is sweeping (well, almost) Africa at this time. We hope for Africa to join mainstream chess with grandmasters aplenty soon.
Hi everyone,
Daniel Jere has recently won the men’s category of the Chess Federation of Zambia closed championship. This is the 3rd major achievement this year for Jere, who also won himself a silver medal at the September All Africa Games in Mozambique and a Gold Medal at the Botswana Open. The championship in the male category had previously been held by the Gillian Bwalya, who failed to defend his title. In the female category, 18-year-old Epah Tembo emerged winner. Here is a video interview with the winners.
We particularly carried this video to celebrate the 'chess awakening' that is sweeping (well, almost) Africa at this time. We hope for Africa to join mainstream chess with grandmasters aplenty soon.
You might also like to read our previous post related to a talented young Black chess master.
Labels: Daniel Jere, Epah Tembo, Zambia chess
posted by Chess Blog Admin @ 11:53 AM
5 Comments:
At October 27, 2011 at 11:58 AM ,
Alexis Cochran, New Zealand said...
Panama, africa... others... i find joy in the thought what chess fun awaits as new people discover the joys of chess. Thanks Chess Queen for telling us so much and spreading good cheer. All the best in all your endeavours.
At October 27, 2011 at 12:31 PM ,
Anonymous said...
Thanks for all you do for chess. This news is important for us
At October 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM ,
Elohim Andromedais said...
Chess Awakening - Glorious times ahead
At October 27, 2011 at 1:19 PM ,
Anonymous said...
Thanks Alexandra
At October 27, 2011 at 1:22 PM ,
Brenda Kroll, Berlin said...
You are very nice Chess Queen. My chess-playing family loves you. Keep up the good work and best wishes in all your projects.
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