Renowned Kenyan chess siblings, Hawi and Zuri Kaloki, have departed to represent Kenya at the World Junior Chess Championship, which is set to begin tomorrow. Hawi claimed victory in the open section, while Zuri triumphed in the girls’ section at the Kenya National Junior Chess Championship held last year. The top prize of the tournament was the opportunity to fly the Kenyan flag at the World Junior Chess Championship.
In the open section, Hawi Barry Kaloki proved his strength by overcoming tough competition to secure the title. He is also the current Under-17 Kenya National Schools Champion. At the beginning of the year, with an impressive live rating of over 2034, Hawi held the highest live rating among Kenyan players. His consistent victories and outstanding performances on both the national and international circuits have established him as a rising star with the potential to become Kenya’s top-rated player.
In the girls’ section, Zuri Kaloki, Hawi’s equally talented sibling, dominated the junior girls’ category. She clinched the Kenya National Junior Chess Championship title, defeating established players such as former Under-18 champion and Olympian Mercy Ingado.
Join Chess Kenya in wishing the Kaloki siblings all the best as they take on the World Junior Chess Championship!
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Chess Kenya
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