Tagged: 2019 Jamhuri Cup

Game Spotlight: 3rd Jamhuri Cup 4

The biggest upset at the 3rd Jamhuri Cup came in round 1, when top ranked Peter Gilruth lost a tricky positional game to Harmony Odhiambo.  Both players would end up tied for second with...

Game Spotlight: 3rd Jamhuri Cup 3

While four players shared the top spot of Group B at the 3rd Jamhuri Cup, Meerabbas Afzali won the group on tiebreaks.  This was his best game — a deliberate attack against one of...

Game Spotlight: 3rd Jamhuri Cup 2

James Panchol continued his winning ways by taking down the 3rd Jamhuri Cup with a perfect score over four rounds.  His closest match was this second round clash, where what appeared to be a...

Game Spotlight: 3rd Jamhuri Cup 1

Last weekend, 14 players participated in the 3rd Jamhuri Cup.  This small classical tournament was either an alternative to or preparation for the Kenya National Chess Championship.  We’ll look at a great game from...