Chaka out to defend Masters Open title

Friday, October 31, 2014

For the veterans: Senior chess players meet this weekend.

The 2013 Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) Masters Open champion, Jonas Chaka will go all out to defend his title when the tournament is held at Oasis Motel in Tlokweng tomorrow.

Chaka told Mmegi Sport that he has been preparing well for the tournament and is ready to defend the title he won last year. Chaka plays for Poisonous Snakes Chess Club. He won last year’s tournament after accumulating 7.5 points out of a possible 9.

The one-day tournament is open to players who are 35 years and over, according to BCF spokesperson, Keenese Katisenge.

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Chaka out to defend Masters Open title

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