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Romanian player clinches local chess tournament

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On a roll: L’ami from Romania emerged victorious

After a hectic seven-day battle on the chess board, International Master (IM), Alina L’ami from Romania, emerged victorious winning the inaugural Besa Masaiti WIM Norm tournament that was held at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone. The tournament ended on Christmas Eve.

The second position went to Woman International Master (WIM) Anna Kubicka from Poland while WIM Alicja Sliwicka also from Poland claimed the third position. The three players all finished on 7.5 points and pocketed P10, 000 each.

IM Nino Maisuradze (France) finished the competition in position four that carried a cash prize of P6, 000 and Mongolian, Uyanga Byambaa clinched position five with an award of P4, 000.

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Romanian player clinches local chess tournament

After a hectic seven-day battle on the chess board, International Master (IM), Alina L’ami from Romania, emerged victorious winning the inaugural Besa Masaiti WIM Norm tournament that was held at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone. The tournament ended on Christmas Eve.

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