Foreign players maintain chess dominance

International Master (IM) Providence Oatlhotse finished second in the Open Section followed by Candidate Master (CM) Clifford Masole. The women’s section was won by Woman International Master (WIM) Onkemetse Francis to pocket P2,000. Woman International Master Tshepiso Lopang came second with Kgomotso Ndachipiwa finishing third. The youth section (girls) was taken by Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Refilwe Gabatshwarwe followed by Ruth Otisitse and Badisang Loago came third.

The boys’ section was taken by Tshiamiso Seitiso, second place was claimed by Motheo Pheto and Thapelo Tsebetsame. The tournament was organised by Onkabetse Mogale, Mpaphi Moatswi and Losika Mogale of Staunch Megastars Club. The club’s assistant manager, Moatswi told Mmegi Sport that local players can only start winning against international players if they get more game time.