Russian flavour to inspire Botswana chess again

Glerk. PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Glerk. PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

Grand Master, Igor Vladimirovich Glek has returned for his second stint as Botswana chess coach. He will drill both the men and women’s teams as they prepare for the 41st Chess Olympiad in Tromso, Norway, which runs from August 1 to 15. Hopes are high that Russia’s impeccable history in chess will spur the local squad to great heights. Staff Writer, CALISTUS KOLANTSHO caught up with Glek yesterday at the BCF office for a one-on-one chat


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