AN ACCOUNT OF THE 2021 KCAZ KNIGHTS CHESS FESTIVAL
HELD: From Sat 11th to Sun 12th of December 2021
VENUE: Traditional KCAZ KNIGHTS ghetto base CABAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, GAZALAND HIGHFIELD HARARE
1st DAY Account…
We had low numbers so as to make it possible to observe the important covid regulations..a total of over 40 players were taking part.
Participants in the U20, U14 and U8 Pools/Sections enjoyed the first day of the event (3 rounds played so far of 1 hr aside chess). Players had truly missed real on the board chess!
We end our event tomorrow Sunday the 12th of December 2021 after another 3 rounds. Coach Lawrence Tavagwisa is helping with the Swiss Pairing and is the Chief Arbiter. Others helping in running the event are Michael Musekiwa, Collen Chikwature, Gilbert Zinyemba.
It was a very hot day! A parent came forward and warm heartedly donated bottles of cool water to all players! And provided a bottle of sanitizer. This helped to have a good tournament environment even for the newest participants. Thank you..very greatly appreciated!
Benson Mashanyare and Tavonga Dambamuromo were leading with 3/3 in the Snrs (U20 to U16) Section. Edith Muyambiri had her day of brilliance in this Snrs Section dismissing stiff competition from two very tough men in the 1st and 2nd Rnds. And She went down fighting in the 3rd Rnd vs Benson. A great future is ahead of this young lady!
Account of the 2nd day…
2021 KCAZ KNIGHTS FESTIVAL U16-U20 SECTION FINAL RANKINGS (in pic)
…Well done Tavonga Dambamuromo (18) of Harare High
for being the overall winner in the Snrs Section with an incredible 6/6 🔥🔥🔥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Also note:
Medals were won in respective age group boys and girls categories: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U20. The event had 3 main pools; U20, U14 and U8 only separated during prize giving.
Girl power 🔥🔥🔥..well done Edith Muyambiri
of Christ Ministries High School for the joint 4th overall position in the U20 Pool (and U18 Girls Gold Medal🏅) in a tough big boys field ..👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.. keep it up.
2021 KCAZ KNIGHTS FESTIVAL U10-U14 SECTION FINAL RANKINGS (in pic below)….
A great performance from a girl child once again 🔥🔥🔥 Latoya Matereke (13)
who sat for her Grade 7 exams at Queensdale Primary polishing everyone in the Jnr category (1st overall with 6/6!). She is a product of these Knights ghetto chess events/practice initiatives from an early age. Thanks to the mother for the amazing support!
2021 KCAZ KNIGHTS FESTIVAL U8 SECTION FINAL RANKINGS (in pic below)…
A brilliant show from Tinevimbo Chimboza (7) of Gateway Primary scoring 3/4 🔥🔥🔥 and the overall winner in this Developmental Section. Very calm, calculative and composed! Again let’s keep supporting the girl child..talent is abundant!
The account continues…
MEDAL WINNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP 2021 KCAZ KNIGHTS CHESS FESTIVAL
Thank you everyone for supporting the 2021 KCAZ Knights Chess Festival. Well done to all the participants. Chess instills discipline, patience, concentration abilities in youngsters. It helps in strategic planning, looking for better options in every given situation; problem solving skills as well; initiative awareness and creation. Generally participants will learn that success has to be earned through; perseverance, hardwork, determination, passion and sacrifice.
There were lots of lessons in every game played. The best way to improve in any sport is to play the best. We all gain more skills in tournaments. Thus everyone is a winner!
Next year God willing we shall have more of these chess events so as to fine tune the young chess players. And thus prepare them for higher national and international events. The next events shall only be one day Saturday events. We have so much talent in these youngsters. Let’s keep supporting them in all important endeavors.
Special mention goes to two parents who made the tournament environment better for the participants by donating some items; Mrs Chimboza and Mr Muriro. And a great thanks to all parents for the support by bringing the kids.
John
KCAZ Founder/ Director
HERE ARE THE MEDAL WINNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP Congrats!
U8 Winners:
Boys Gold: Tinodaishe Utete (Tiny Tots Primary)
Boys Silver:
Bryce Mavedze (Tiny Tots Primary)
Boys Bronze:
Taonanyasha Chimboza (Gateway Primary grade 1 next year)
Girls Gold:
Tinevimbo Chimboza (Gateway Primary)
Girls Silver:
Larissa Matereke (Queensdale Primary)
U10 Winners:
Boys Gold:
Theo Chimombe (Tashinga Primary)
Boys Silver:
Tendai Hlatywayo (Houghton Park Primary)
Boys Bronze:
Simbarashe Munemo (Tiny Tots Primary)
Girls Gold:
Nicole Chibvuri (Shiriyedenga Primary)
Girls Silver:
Natalia Timothy (Tiny Tots Primary)
Girls Bronze:
Chiedza Gonyora (Tiny Tots Primary)
U12 Winners:
Boys Gold:
John Jnr Chibvuri (Shiriyedenga Primary)
Boys Silver:
Malcolm Tsuro (Zuvarabuda Primary)
Boys Bronze:
Anotida Muzembe (Lewisam Primary)
Girls Gold:
Tanyaradzwa Pasipanodya (Zuvarabuda Primary)
Girls Silver:
Karen Mukobo (Tiny Tots Primary)
U14 Winners:
Boys Gold:
Lennon Matereke (Queensdale Primary)
Girls Gold:
Latoya Matereke (Queensdale Primary)
U16 Winners:
Christian Enerst Nyatsambo (Mabvuku High School)
U18 Winners:
Boys Gold:
Tavonga Dambamuromo (Harare High School)
Boys Silver:
Munyaradzi Zambuko (Mufakose 1 High)
Boys Bronze:
Nigel Benjamin Chilamba (Best Choice College)
Girls Gold:
Edith Muyambiri (Christ Ministries High School)
U20 Winners:
Boys Gold: Simbarashe Godknows Nyagona
Boys Silver:
Benson Mashanyare (Midlands State University)
Boys Bronze:
Tendai Nyamuronda
Well done!
KCAZ KNIGHTS CHESS FESTIVAL 2021 in pics…
