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At the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Botswana’s board one, International Master Providence Oatlhotse, delivered one of the most remarkable individual results of the entire event, finishing 2nd overall in a field of 1,018 players. For a federation with a single titled player carrying the flag at the top board, that kind of…
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At the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, International Master Providence Oatlhotse gave Botswana chess its biggest moment in years. Playing board one for his country, he finished 2nd overall out of 1,018 players, a result built on a round one shock against a grandmaster and a run of form that never really let…
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Chess tournaments are becoming increasingly connected to the digital world, and the launch of FairChessLive.com introduces a new way for chess fans to follow live tournament action from anywhere. FairChessLive is a live chess viewing platform designed to allow users to watch live over-the-board chess games online, with games transmitted electronically from the tournament venue…
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School chess clubs are some of the best places to build focus, sportsmanship, critical thinking, and genuine community. The only recurring headache for most teachers and club organizers is the pairings. Swiss-system pairings, color balance, avoiding repeat opponents, handling byes, and keeping everything fair can eat up hours if you are doing it by hand…
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The Trojan Horse Chess Open 2026, organised by the Chess Federation of Swaziland (Eswatini), concluded as a highly competitive six-round Swiss tournament. Last updated on 26 July 2026, the Open section featured a strong regional field with players from Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, and elsewhere. Two players finished on 5.5/6. Mozambican CM Lourenco Napoleao…
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The Limpopo Open 2026, a seven-round Swiss-system tournament held in South Africa’s Limpopo province on 17–18 July 2026, produced a strong field and a clear winner in newly titled International Master Banele Mhango. Organised by Tebogo Happy Malatji, the event attracted 28 players, including three International Masters: IM Gillan Bwalya (Zambia), IM Johannes Manyedi Mabusela…
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The Campeonato Aberto de Xadrez de Moçambique Open Section 2026 (Mozambique Open Chess Championship) concluded as a tightly contested seven-round Swiss event. Organised by the Mozambique Chess Federation and last updated on 12 July 2026, the tournament attracted a strong regional field of 82 players from Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Eswatini, Lesotho and elsewhere.…
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International Master Oatlhotse Providence successfully defended his National Chess Championship crown, retaining Botswana’s most prestigious chess title after another outstanding performance at the 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship – Open Section. Having entered the tournament as the defending national champion, Oatlhotse once again demonstrated why he is regarded as Botswana’s strongest chess player. Over nine…
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This paragraph serves as an introduction to your blog post. Begin by discussing the primary theme or topic that you plan to cover, ensuring it captures the reader’s interest from the very first sentence. Share a brief overview that highlights why this topic is important and how it can provide value. Use this space to…