British Grandmaster Nigel visits Kampala
Tuesday, 25th May, 2010
By Douglas Mazune
THE race for the world chess governing body, FIDE Presidency has presented Ugandans with a lifetime opportunity to play against renowned British Grandmaster Nigel Short in Kampala.
Nigel, who arrives today, will play exhibition games with several local players as he seeks Uganda’s vote for GM Anatoly Karpov in the election that will be held at the World Olympiad in Russia. Karpov face the incumbent president Kirsan Illumzyinhov.
A press release issued by Uganda Chess Federation (UCF) publicity Vianney Luggya said that the exhibition games are scheduled for tomorrow and Nigel will depart on Friday.
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Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Great! 1st it’s Kasparov. Then it’s the USCF. Now it’s Short. Karpov is making a gigantic mistake partnering up with people who have horrendous reputation in chess.