Chess academy launched

The success story of a Montrose Girls High School pupil, Tsepo Ndebele inspired businesswoman, Prisca Sibanda to form a chess academy dubbed Check Mate Academy.

The academy, in collaboration with the Bulawayo Chess Club, was officially launched at Montrose High School in Bulawayo on Saturday.

Check Mate, which will house students of different age groups, ranging from five to 22 years, was launched at a colourful ceremony which also hosted the academy’s debut tournament that saw 200 participants taking part.

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