Ndjobvu: A Star Who Left Opponents Haplessly Glued To Chessboard

Monday, May 11, 2020

PALAPYE: In a decade dawning the second millennium, Ignatius Ndjobvu had been the definition of chess before he met his match with the rise of Phemelo Khetho and Providence Oatlhotse.

His prime can be remembered by his trademark tennis ball, which he would bounce outside against the venue hall walls, while inside he had left his opponent glued haplessly to a chessboard, calculating an inevitable checkmate.

Njobvu is a naturalised citizen of Botswana who arrived in the country as a nine-year-old. He did his elementary studies in Letlhakane, a place he calls home to date and has even married from the village.

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Ndjobvu: A Star Who Left Opponents Haplessly Glued To Chessboard

PALAPYE: In a decade dawning the second millennium, Ignatius Ndjobvu had been the definition of chess before he met his match with the rise of Phemelo Khetho and Providence Oatlhotse.

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GU face Galaxy hurdle in title defence

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UB Rhinos on the charge

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