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Chess Federation of Zambia
Tumelo Lwenyeka is in the running for a medal as he enters the challenging 9th round at the 2023 Youth African Championship. Zambia is well-represented with 17 players in the Africa Youth Chess Championship, featuring 7 girls and 10 boys. Notable participants include Atusayi Sichali, Jacob Kapembwa, Kisa Sichali, Luka Shields, Shaurya Davane, Siamalongo Sindaza, Joshua Sauti, Ved Rao, Noah Francis, Victoria Mweetwa, Namasiku Haambayi, Stephen Mofya, Joseph Handiya, Zangowanachipwila Nshikokola, and Naomi Mwale. Tumelo Lwenyeka, with a FIDE rating of 1257, stands as Zambia's best hope for a medal with 6 points going into the final 9th round. His opponent, Elsarady Mahmoud, boasts a FIDE rating of 1477, making Tumelo the underdog. Joseph Handiya has faced a challenging journey in the tournament, with three losses and five wins to his name.
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