Success at the Africa Schools Individual Chess Championship 2021

We are proud to share that chess players from our Cross Culture Girls program have achieved remarkable results at the Africa Schools Individual Chess Championship

In the Under-11 category, Elizabeth Cassidy from Kenya topped the leader board after 9 rounds. She remained unbeaten and gained a massive 44.5 Elo points

Fantalis Lucy Nduta from Kenya scored 5,5/9 and finished 5th in the Under-11 category

Elizabeth Cassidy from Kenya
Fantalis Lucy Nduta from Kenya

Lakshita Dutt from Malawi triumphed in the U-13 section with a sole lead of of 8/9 and Yvonne Mwashe from Kenya finished 6th with 4.5 points

Lakshita Dutt from Malawi
Yvonne Mwashe from Kenya

In the Under-15 category, Hannah Mawejje finished 12th with a score of 4/9. With a high gain of 68,4 Elo points, Ingado Mercy won the U-17 category. She scored 7.5/9 in the tournament!

Hannah Mawejje from Uganda
Ingado Mercy from Kenya
Image: Lighthouse Chess Club – Lighthouse Chess Club

We congratulate all the winners and wish them luck!