Chess Championship kicks off in Salt River
By Yamkela Xhaso
30 June
The African Youth Chess Championship takes place at the Rochester House in Salt River, from tomorrow until the 9th of July.
It is reported that this is the first of its kind and all African chess federations affiliated to the World Chess Federation have been invited to send one player in the age groups between under 10and under18 years.
South Africa as the host country is allowed to have two players in each age group.
Winners for each age group will get a chance to participate at the World Youth Chess Championship in Turkey in November.
30 June
The African Youth Chess Championship takes place at the Rochester House in Salt River, from tomorrow until the 9th of July.
It is reported that this is the first of its kind and all African chess federations affiliated to the World Chess Federation have been invited to send one player in the age groups between under 10and under18 years.
South Africa as the host country is allowed to have two players in each age group.
Winners for each age group will get a chance to participate at the World Youth Chess Championship in Turkey in November.
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