While Khetho is the national champion, the less active Njobvu is reputed to be the top chessman in the country. Yarona Country Club donated P19, 500 to sponsor the four-game event to decide who is the best between the two players who have won the national title three each. Khetho got P1,300 for winning the weekend event while Njobvu received P750.
It was a hard fought duel that started in dramatic fashion. Khetho crushed his opponent in the first two games to take a commanding 2-0 lead. In the first game, Njobvu deployed a conservative approach though he had the white pieces. In the second game, he was simply blown away as he played an opening that suited Khetho's style better. The FM went for the kill and duly won in convincing fashion. That was Saturday. On Sunday, many expected the match-up to come to a conclusion in the third match as all that Khetho needed was a draw to be declared overall winner. However, Njobvu woke from his lethargy and gave the FM a thorough hammering.
