Chess

The annual chess match between veteran and junior players was played on Sunday at the Malta Chess Federation headquarters. The friendly event ended all square. Top players taking part included Dane T. Sorensen (ELO 2342). He played local champion C.

The annual chess match between veteran and junior players was played on Sunday at the Malta Chess Federation headquarters. The friendly event ended all square. Top players taking part included Dane T. Sorensen (ELO 2342). He played local champion C. Pace, P. Sammut Briffa, D. Vella and V. Cilia Vincenti on board one. The ever-present and dedicated O. Rippengal represented the female gender while veteran and international chess arbiter Anthony Muscat Baron played against sight-impaired Leon Sciberras on a specially-designed board proving yet again that chess is truly a game that can be enjoyed by all.

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