Visually impaired make chess debut

Visually impaired players will play in a regional tournament
Visually impaired players will play in a regional tournament

Partially blind players will make their international debut today when the 2018 Botswana International Open Junior Chess Championship kicks off at Botho University in Gaborone.

The Botswana Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted (BABPS) coordinator, Omphemetse Ramabokwa told Mmegi Sport that their intention is to give the partially blind and visually impaired players an opportunity to showcase their skills.

He said the players started getting exposure to chess after BABPS partnered with Limitless Minds Chess Academy early this year.

Editor's Comment
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