BetXplosion rescues chess

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After Metropolitan Life Botswana long standing sponsorship came to an end last year, local chess body found itself in a spot of bother. However, the Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) has since secured P160,000 deal from the BetXplosion for the 2026 National Chess Championship.

The championship will be held in Gaborone across three rounds, bringing players from across the country in both the Open Section and the Ladies Section. The partnership marks BetXplosion’s major sponsorship since its launch in 2025. BCF president, Kutlwano Tatolo, told MmegiSport that it was difficult to secure sponsorship following the departure of the previous sponsor.

“It was our tradition to host the national championship over Easter holidays; that did not happen this year because we did not have a sponsor,” she explained.

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BetXplosion rescues chess

After Metropolitan Life Botswana long standing sponsorship came to an end last year, local chess body found itself in a spot of bother. However, the Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) has since secured P160,000 deal from the BetXplosion for the 2026 National Chess Championship.

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