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Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter
INTERNATIONAL Master, Rodwell Makoto, has hailed a workshop conducted at Zimbabwe Chess Federation offices, in the capital, on Monday.
Makoto spent four days in the country, before he returned to his base in South Africa, yesterday.
He represented the country, at the Russia World Cup, in July, and took time to help chess players, with some techniques.
The workshop was attended by junior players, coaches and senior players.
It organised by the Collin Tongowona-led Zimbabwe Chess Federation executive.
“Having this workshop is good for up-and-coming players, as they can master some tips, on the game,’’ said Makoto.
“There is need to have more of these interactions, as they give players confidence, when they attend national events.
“I think we have good players, who only need to be supported, and given more game time, so that they improve.”
Jordan Gweshe, the reigning under-eight champion, said he was happy to get an opportunity to pick some lessons from a player of Makoto’s pedigree.
“I am very happy to be part of this class and I learnt a lot,’’ he said.
“Chess gives me something to focus on and I am looking forward to winning medals in the future.
“The competition is very high in the country and I am happy that my mom always supports me as you can see she decided to spend the day with me here.
“I hope I will be able to take part in more seminars of this magnitude.”
Makoto became only the second Zimbabwean, to represent the country, at the World Cup.
Robert Gwaze took part in the prestigious tournament twice.
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