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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>National chess defending champions KCB began their 2023 campaign on a high, scooping 4 wins and a draw against Nacha Kings in the Premier League opening match played at KCB Ruaraka Sports Club.<\/p>\n

KCB quartet of Joseph Methu, Candidate Master Ben Nguku, Robert McLigeyo, and Woman Candidate Master Joyce Nyaruai registered wins over Kuguru Harisson, Nyonje Dominic, Lwanga Odongo and Dutt Lakshita respectively in the first game.<\/p>\n

Former National Champion Martin Njoroge was held to a draw by Candidate Master Lwanga Aguda. Mcligeyo, an upcoming sensation, noted that the team is in high spirits and will be looking forward to securing a fourth consecutive title.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, we have started our campaign on a good footing and I\u2019m hopeful that we shall maintain the same spirit and bag this trophy once again. On my part, I faced a tough opponent although I\u2019m happy I managed to come out with a win,\u201d McLigeyo noted.<\/p>\n

McLigeyo was part of the team that represented the country last month in the Africa Championship in Cairo, Egypt. \u201cWhat I can say is that international tournaments give you an opportunity to learn and grow mentally and tactically and I am hoping to replicate what I learnt from the tournament in the local league and help my team win more trophies,\u201d he added. KCB is expected to take part in the World Teams Championship to be held in Germany in August, this year.<\/p>\n

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