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Mochudi crowned Chess league champions

Mochudi chess club were crowned Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) chess champions over the weekend
Mochudi chess club were crowned Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) chess champions over the weekend

Mochudi chess club were crowned Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) chess champions over the weekend.

The league finals were played during a slot that is normally occupied by Botswana Open on Independence holidays, which is a flagship tournament that usually attracts players from outside the country including Zambians who have won it before.

The club walked away with cash prize of P16, 000. The victory did not come as a surprise as the club has been leading the log since the competition started. The side only lost one game to Brilliant Minds chess club.

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