The echoes of clashing pieces and the ticking of the clock marked yet another thrilling weekend for the African Chess Lounge A team. As the dust settled, the outcomes showcased the sheer resilience and tactical prowess of our players.
Round 7 (2023/08/26 at 09h30): Setting the tone for the weekend, our home game against "Blackjacks B" was nothing short of spectacular. The team emerged with an emphatic victory, shutting out the opposition with a pristine score of 6 : 0. Every move resonated with intent, as our players showcased their superior strategy on the board.
• Hempe, Lilitha (1821) bested Koopstadt, Rudy (1413), ending the game at 1 - 0.
• Mncwabe, Minenhle Junior (1785) overcame Flink, Angelo (1459), concluding at 1 - 0.
• Moodley, Yudhisthira (1485) defeated Cunningham, Lezerick (1315), with a score of 1 - 0.
• Shapiro, Matthew (1324) outclassed Visagie, Cheslin (1022), securing a score of 1 - 0.
• Salimu, Chase (1265) showcased his dominance against Pharo, Keenan (1059), ending the match at 1 - 0.
• Somai, Ruhan (1358) triumphed over Laloo, Jody (1135), finishing with a score of 1 - 0.
*Round 8 (2023/08/26 at 14h30):* Riding the momentum, the team traveled to face "Cape Peninsula University". Displaying a symphony of tactical brilliance, the Lounge clinched another win, concluding the game with a score of 5 : 1. The rhythm of the pieces moving in harmony portrayed a team in sync, each player contributing to the collective triumph.
• Selepe, Lwazi (1776) and Hempe, Lilitha (1821) played to a draw, finishing at ½ - ½.
• Salem, Abdarahim (1692) was bested by Mncwabe, Minenhle Junior (1785), concluding at 0 - 1.
• Nyoni, Gabriel (1532) and Moodley, Yudhisthira (1485) ended their game in a tie, with a score of ½ - ½.
• Mguce, Vuyo (1174) couldn't fend off Makhupane, Phuthang (1585), ending the match at 0 - 1.
• Sithole, Bongumusa Kevin (1123) was defeated by Shapiro, Matthew (1324), finishing at 0 - 1.
• Ndlovu, Andile faced a loss against Somai, Ruhan (1358), with a score of 0 - 1.
*Round 3 (2023/08/27 at 09h30):* A Round that kept everyone on the edge of their seats, the final moments saw the African Chess Lounge A team pull through with a thrilling victory of 3½ : 2½. The applause at the end was a testament to the high-quality game that unfolded.
• Hempe, Lilitha (1821) squared off against Willenberg, Glen (1606) and clinched a solid victory with 1 - 0.
• Mncwabe, Minenhle Junior (1785) and Willenberg, Roland (1637) ended their intense duel in a draw, with a score of ½ - ½.
• Moodley, Yudhisthira (1485) faced a setback against Bouah, Denise (1684), concluding at 0 - 1.
• Makhupane, Phuthang (1585) displayed his skills against Barends, Baziel (1625) and secured a win at 1 - 0.
• Salimu, Chase (1265) was outplayed by Frick, Jacques (1654), with the game ending at 0 - 1.
• Somai, Ruhan (1358) showcased his prowess against De Waal, Riaan (1608), finishing strong at 1 - 0.
*Round 4 (2023/08/05 at 14h30):* Our round against "Stellenbosch Maties B" was a test of mettle. Despite the valiant efforts, the Maties B faced a nail-biting loss with a score of 2½ : 3½.
• Frank, Daniel (1519) and Salimu, Reuben (1869) showcased a thrilling performance, ending in a tie with a score of ½ - ½.
• Nieuwoudt, Dawid (1408) was overcome by Mncwabe, Minenhle Junior (1785, with the game concluding at 0 - 1.
• Geyser, Kobus (1513) triumphed over Moodley, Yudhisthira (1485), scoring 1 - 0.
• Bastiaan, Gino (1250) couldn't fend off Makhupane, Phuthang (1585), ending the game at 0 - 1.
• Adams, Matthew (1559) was bested by Salimu, Chase (1265), finishing at 0 - 1.
• Wolff, Ulrich (1445) secured a win against Somai, Ruhan (1358), with a final score of 1 - 0.
With such a commanding presence on the board across multiple rounds, the African Chess Lounge A team has indeed solidified its reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the WP Club League 2023 B Division. The precision, strategy, and skill displayed by each player is commendable. We eagerly await their next games and wish them continued success in the forthcoming matches!
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