Tanzania Chess Association's Commitment to Promoting Competitive Chess
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TLDR
- The Tanzania Chess Association (TACA) announced that its players are prepared for the upcoming CPLP and SADC Friends rapid chess tournament in Maputo, Mozambique.
- The tournament will take place over two days, starting on Friday, and will feature Tanzanian players Pasar Nasser and Neema Kisanga, accompanied by TACA president Geoffrey Mwanyika.
- Pasar Nasser won the men's category at the previous National Championships, while Neema Kisanga was the runner-up in the women's category, leading to their selection for this tournament.
- The tournament format includes a Rapid event of 9 rounds and a Blitz event of 11 rounds, with specific time controls for each.
- TACA's participation in this tournament highlights its commitment to promoting competitive chess and providing Tanzanian players with international experience.