Lomagundi stage chess tourney

Takudzwa Chitsiga

Sports Reporter

LOMAGUNDI College will host the third edition of their Invitational Schools Chess Tournament with more than 40 schools expected to turn up on Saturday.

The tourney is the biggest school chess tournament in the country and last year there were more than 30 teams taking part.

This year the organisers expected the number to increase. The tournament, which was introduced in 2022 has grown with several private and government schools confirming their availability for the weekend tournament.

Maurice Mutowembwa, the tournament director, said all is now in place for the event.

“After the first two editions held last year and in 2022, Lomagundi College is pleased to announce the dates for the third edition of the Chess Festival to be held on September 21.

“The games will be held at Robin Smith Hall, Lomagundi College with several schools expected to take part.

“There will be two sections; one for the seniors and another for the juniors. The senior teams comprise of Form Four up to Form Six students and the junior team will be from primary level up to Form Three students.

“There will be juniors and seniors’ categories for both girls and boys.

“Each team will be made up of four players for both divisions.

“There will be special prizes for the best performing primary school team and each team is expected to bring chess sets to enable the smooth running of the tournament,” said Mutowembwa in the official invitation to possible participants. Dominican Convent Harare and Kutama College are defending champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively.