Category: Breaking News
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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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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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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…