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Still Conquering!!….Spencer Masango again in Botswana…

by John Chibvuri November 1, 2017November 14, 2018
written by John Chibvuri November 1, 2017November 14, 2018

The 2017 Moshupa Rapid Open Championship in Botswana took place this past weekend

Spencer Masango was the champ!! He won it with 6.5pts out of 7 rounds. IM Providence of Botswana came second with 5.5 points tied with CM Masole also from Botswana. Spencer was the only foreigner in this championship event. Well done!

Here are words from one of the organizers…

"The Winner of the inaugural Moshupa Open is Spencer Masango all the way from our good northern neighbour Zimbabwe. He came, he fought and won….one of the good things about Mr Masango is that he is very much ubiquitous in our tournaments and for one he is a strong player."

The Moshupa Open section had a guaranteed first prize of P5000!!

Entry Fee was P150

Ladies Section had a guaranteed first prize of P2000!!
Entry Fee P130

Youth Section (U17)
Attractive prizes as well.
Entry Fee P50

Venue was Dladleng Entertainment Centre
Time Control: 30/30 min

One of the local clubs Staunch Megastars leading by example..organizing a chess extravaganza in the friendly village of Moshupa just a reasonable distance from the capital city Gaborone.

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