Young Zim chess prodigies head for Kazakhstan

A FIVE-MEMBER team of Zimbabwe’s brightest young chess talents is set to compete against the world’s best at the prestigious FIDE World Cadet Championship.

Departing for Kazakhstan today, the team’s journey follows a send-off ceremony held yesterday, where they were wished well by officials and parents.

The tournament, which features players under the age of 8, 10 and 12, is scheduled to run from September 18 to October 1, 2025, in the city of Almaty.

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