Ugandan chess players geared for Kenya assault

Uganda's top chess stars are set for a showdown with Kenyan players this weekend in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.

The team comprises Arthur Ssegwanyi who last year won the national chess championship  others on the team include two time national chess champion

Harold Wanyama,Bob Bibasa and Haruna Nsubuga, the side of elite chess players will be led by the Uganda Chess Federation general secretary Christopher Turyahabwe, who will captain the side.

The side departs for its clash with their neighbours on Friday and will battle it out with Nairobi Chess Club  over two days. Nairobi Chess Club will comprise of Mehul Gohil, Ben Magana, Hinga Githinji and Peter Gilruth.

The event is FIDE rated and is also being used as a warm up by players from both countries. The trip is fully sponsored by Nairobi Chess Club and it is anticipated that this will become an annual event.