UGANDA’S SANA WITH A DREAM START AT THE WORLD YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.

UGANDA’S SANA EMBARKS ON A MAGNIFICENT JOURNEY, WITH A DREAM START AT THE WORLD YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP IN MONTESILVANO, ITALY.

Round 2 results
India 1- 0 Uganda.
Uganda 1 – 0 South Africa
Uganda 0- 1 Albania

The highlight of Uganda’s performance, in round 2, was Sana’s remarkable triumph over her
highly-rated opponent, WFM Badenhorst Chloe from South Africa. Sana employed the London
system, catching her opponent off guard. She gained an early advantage in the opening and
proceeded to play well in the middle game, she later capitalized on her opponent’s blunder,
attacking accurately, ultimately leading to her opponent’s resignation. This victory propelled
Sana to the top of the joint leaderboard with 2 points.
The game between Sana Omprakash Kayyar (rated 1562) of Uganda and WFM Badenhorst Chloe
(rated 1885) of South Africa took place on November 14, 2023, at the World Youth Chess
Championship in Montesilvano, Italy. The moves played during the match were as follows:
London System
Sana Omprakash Kayyar (1562) Vs WFM Badenhorst Chloe (1885)
World YOUTH Chess Championship (Montesilvano- Italy) 14/11/2023

Sana’s performance has brought great pride to Uganda, and it will undoubtedly inspire many
players in the country to improve their game. By competing at the same level as players from
strong chess-playing nation, Uganda is establishing itself as a formidable force in the world of
chess.
It is rare to see African players taking an early lead in such prestigious events, making Sana’s
achievement even more commendable. Shoubhith and Ariella, however, faced defeats against
higher-rated opponents, Boci Mateo from Albania and Aswinka Mani R., respectively. They have
yet to score any points and need the support of their fellow players. However, at this level of
competition, recovery must be swift as the rounds come thick and fast.
These challenging tournaments highlight the importance of coaches and training. Players are
often encouraged to participate in open events in Uganda as part of their development process.
Such experiences help fortify their skills and prevent setbacks in strong events. Alternatively,
players can also learn how to train and discipline themselves during intense competitions if they
are unable to travel with a coach.
Looking ahead to the third round, the pairings are as follows:
Zeng Vera (Australia) vs. Sherry Ariella, Agaba (Uganda)
Trunz Michelle (Germany) vs. Sana Omprakash Kayyar (Uganda)
Mutema Ezwell (Zimbabwe) vs. Shoubhith, Omprakash Kayyar (Uganda)
We extend our gratitude to all the players for their participation and wish them the best of luck
in their upcoming matches.

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For any further inquiries, please contact ugandachess@yahoo.com.

Credit:

Eng. Mwaka Emmanuel
President, Uganda Chess Federation (UCF)