The chess parents and guardian association youth championship is nearing its tail-end.
This new initiative that is a reserve for schools started with regional qualifiers and will climax with a grand final in Kampala.
During its latest stop, the chess parents and guardians association youth championship has been to Mbarara for the western region qualifier at Ntare School and according to Ssuubi Kiwanuka – Chairperson, CPGA they’re progressing well.
Very successful during his playing days and now great statesman; Olympian Engineer Joseph Kaamu offered advice to the youth on how to use the tenets chess provides for a better life.
In the action, Mbarara preparatory pupil Divine Kalungi was rewarded for being youngest player at the qualifier organizes believe had many players with potential.
Ntare School bossed the under 18 boys category with Marvin Twinamasiko, Collins Alinda and Benjamin Nuwemuriisa on the podium.
Others rewarded for excellence were Caroline Kyasimire, Mathias Nuwamanya, Ernest Muhindo, Jean Ampa, Solomon Mugasa, Meriisa Natasha and Luka Arinaitwe.
The championship attracted more than 160 players from six schools including Mbarara High, Mbarara Preparatory Kabateraine memorial, Uganda Martyrs Primary and Window school, Mbarara.
The best three from each age category will represent western region at the CPGA youth championship final in Kampala later this year.
