Africa Youth Chess Championships, Johannesburg,15-23 June 2024

 

Two of our ladies qualified and represented Zimbabwe and the School in this year's Africa Youth Chess Championships in Kempton Park South Africa from 15-23 June 2024.

 

The girls put up a great performance against the best in Africa. Maita Mangwende had 5 points  and was tied on the 10th position out of 36 players from 16 different Nations. She was in the Under 18 age group. Ropfadzo Gwatidzo amassed 4 points and was tied on the 20th position out of 31 players in the Under 16 age group.

 

The Convent chess is on a continuous upward trend. We are grateful to the School and parents for the continuous guidance and support.