Danielsen takes chess tourney

THE Namibian Chess Federation in conjunction with the Unam Chess Club held a rapid chess tournament last weekend, where Grandmaster Henrik Danielsen won the tournament with a perfect score of 7/7.

Omar Salama came second with 6/7 followed by Charles Eichab in third and Mwange Mwelwa fourth, both with 5/7. Kevin Ellis and Josef Nitzborn came fifth and sixth with 4.5/7, followed by Reuben Beukes in seventh spot and Thomas Ehrich in eighth place with 4/7.The best female player was Stephne Swartz.Julian Isaak took the under-14 section and Franco Beukes won the under-10 section.The NCF thanked Namibia Beverages, which was the main sponsor, and Unam for sponsoring the event.* The NCF is inviting schools to participate in the Namibia National Schools’ Chess League which will be held on Saturday, October 14 at the Eros Primary School.Registration forms can be collected at the NCF’s offices at BPI House, 1st Floor, Room 104.For further details, contact Charles Eichab at (061) 23 5343 or 081 292 3461 or visit www.namibianchessfederation.com.Kevin Ellis and Josef Nitzborn came fifth and sixth with 4.5/7, followed by Reuben Beukes in seventh spot and Thomas Ehrich in eighth place with 4/7.The best female player was Stephne Swartz.Julian Isaak took the under-14 section and Franco Beukes won the under-10 section.The NCF thanked Namibia Beverages, which was the main sponsor, and Unam for sponsoring the event.* The NCF is inviting schools to participate in the Namibia National Schools’ Chess League which will be held on Saturday, October 14 at the Eros Primary School.Registration forms can be collected at the NCF’s offices at BPI House, 1st Floor, Room 104.For further details, contact Charles Eichab at (061) 23 5343 or 081 292 3461 or visit www.namibianchessfederation.com.