Trailblazing Oatlhotse scores big

He is a household name in chess with numerous titles under his belt and has represented the country since 2003, in the process winning the hearts of many chess followers.The captain of the national team was born 27 years ago and hails from Serowe. Oatlhotse is an employee at the Government Printing and Publishing Service where he works as an industrial designer.

He fell in love with chess in 2000 while studying at Phatsimo Junior School in Selebi-Phikwe. He is quick to point out that his then classmate, who is now a lawyer, introduced him to chess. From there he never looked back as he became the senior schools champion in 2002 and a year later he secured a position in the national team until now.