Chess prodigy scales the heights

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FRANCISTOWN: Mater Spei College chess prodigy, Malebogo Sokisi has booked a place in the finals of the Metropolitan National Chess Championships billed for Yarona Country Lodge during the Easter.

Last weekend, the 16-year-old caused a surprised when she finished third after Candidate Master, Onkemetse Francis and FIDE Master Kgalalelo Botlhole in the semifinals at Wingate Hotel in Francistown.

She garnered 4.5 points out seven after flooring Thapelo Francis, a FIDE Master and drawing with International Master, Tshepiso Lopang.  The ‘Queen of 64 Squares’ from Nata has a unique record of winning all the age groups at home and abroad as a junior.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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