The Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) President, Mr. Todd Mapingire, was the Guest of Honour at the St George’s College Invitational Tournament held on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
In his address, the President took the opportunity to introduce his accompanying delegation, which included International Master (IM) Robert Gwaze and Olympiad Chess Academy Founder, Mr. Tawona Magede.
The President, assisted by IM Robert Gwaze, also took part in the prize giving ceremony, recognising and celebrating the outstanding performances of players and teams.
The Zimbabwe Chess Federation extends its sincere appreciation to the President for taking time from his busy schedule to attend the tournament. His presence and engagement with the young players provided great encouragement and inspiration,reinforcing the importance of nurturing the next generation of Zimbabwean chess talent.
Together, we continue to grow and strengthen chess in Zimbabwe.
In the picture the ZCF President Mr Todd Mapingire presents the prize to Amith Boddapathi, the Best Board One in the Senior Open Section alongside IM Robert Gwaze