Zone 4.5 Chess President, Susan Namangale, has praised the Zambian Government’s support for the 2024 Zone 4.5 Chess Tournament held in Lusaka.
Ms. Namangale said Zambia’s commitment sets a good example for other chess federations in Africa.
In a statement to RCV News today, Ms. Namangale paid tribute to Zambia for hosting the championship over the weekend, which attracted participants from more than five countries.
She emphasized the importance of Zone 4.5 for the chess community in Africa, noting that many highly rated players and international masters come from the zone.
Ms. Namangale also highlighted the crucial role played by the Chess Federation of Zambia in ensuring that Zone 4.5 remains active with very engaged chess players.
She said the participation was impressive, especially in the under-16 category, a new addition to the Zone 4.5 Championship.
By Margaret Mwanza
