Mpene: From obscurity to chess stardom

Mpene PIC. PHATSIMO KAPENG
Mpene PIC. PHATSIMO KAPENG

Players from private schools have largely dominated chess. But with the game rapidly spreading to government schools, gems are emerging from obscurity.

One such player, who has emerged from what might be regarded as a ‘remote chess area’, is Thuto Mpene from Letlhakeng Primary School in the Kweneng District.

The 10-year-old Mpene will soon be flying to Uganda to compete in the African Schools Individual Chess Championships scheduled for June 26 to July 4, 2019. He was selected by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to participate in the Uganda tournament.

Editor's Comment
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