Khetho to overtake Njobvu in chess rankings :: Mmegi Online

FIDE Master (FM) Phemelo Khetho could be the country's highest ranked player come July should his games at the just-ended national chess championships be rated. The Botswana national champion scored an impressive 5.5 out of six points in the finals to take the crown for the third successive year.

Ignatius Njobvu, the country's strongest player did not take part in the finals as he had missed the first round qualifiers. This will have a significant impact on who is Botswana's top player on July 1.

In the latest rankings released on April 1, Njobvu is still the country's leading chessman, a position he has occupied since last July. Botswana players have not taken part in any rated tournaments since then and as such, their latest rankings are unchanged. Khetho will keep his fingers crossed that Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) sends the results of last weekend's national championships to FIDE for rating purposes.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Explore

More

Khetho to overtake Njobvu in chess rankings

FIDE Master (FM) Phemelo Khetho could be the country's highest ranked player come July should his games at the just-ended national chess championships be rated. The Botswana national champion scored an impressive 5.5 out of six points in the finals to take the crown for the third successive year.

Tribunal rules in Zakhem's favour

Amos targets 2025 World Championships return

Relegation axe looms large in the south

Hurting football's healing wound reopens

Who is McErick, the 'one-man judge'?

Tennis hunts P450,000 for Botswana Open

Race organisers issue sponsorship call

BNSC backs table tennis

Women unite for progress