Author: Thompho Mmbi

Over the long weekend, women in the Western Cape showcased their strategic skills on the chessboard. The sixth annual Women’s Month Chess Tournament at Club Mykonos in Langebaan witnessed intense battles, with Provincial MEC Ricardo Mackenzie applauding the participants for their tactical prowess. Hosted by the West Coast Chess Union in collaboration with Chess Western Cape and the Western Cape government, the tournament featured elite, advanced, intermediate, and junior categories. The goal was to highlight and celebrate the involvement and achievements of women and girls in chess. Mackenzie expressed his excitement about the tournament’s impact on providing opportunities for female…