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Junior chess masters in action during the Nyanza Individual Schools Chess Championship in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango, Standard]
Young chess players produced impressive performances at the Nyanza Individual Schools Chess Championship in Kisumu, with several rising stars booking places at the upcoming national championships.
The tournament, which also served as the regional qualifiers, attracted talented players from schools and chess clubs across the region, with many champions completing unbeaten campaigns to underline the growing standards of junior chess.
In the Under-17 Open category, Aduma Melvin of Victoria Chess Club emerged champion after collecting a perfect six points from six rounds.
