Thirteen year-old Elizabeth Cassidy registered an excellent 5 points to emerge as the best player in the ladies’ category at the Mombasa Open International Chess Tournament that was hosted by Light International School in Nyali.
Cassidy, tied at the top with Fide Master, Joyce Nyaruai, who also recorded 5 points at the event that was graced by 350 top chess players from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Somalia.
The competition drew players who competed in different categories – open section, ladies category, juniors, U17 rated players and Group category (Universities, corporate, primary and high schools).
The top player in the open section took home KShs. 50, 000, the lady winner bagged KShs. 20, 000, U17 winner was awarded KShs. 20, 000, the Junior winner got a prize trophy as well as the corporate team.
Teenage Sensation Brian Irungu and fast rising star Robert Mcligeyo tied in second place with 5 points each in the open section and were awarded KShs. 30, 000 each.