The 2023 Moja Extravaganza Chess Championship in South Africa has delivered thrilling twists in Rounds 6 and 7, where Zambian International Master (IM) Gillian Bwalya is taking part. In a great turn of events, IM Gillian Bwalya faced the formidable Grandmaster (GM) Fawlzy Adham. Initially, the match appeared to be on an even keel, featuring a game that seemed to have ended. However, GM Fawlzy's relentless pressure and Python formula tactics eventually proved too much for Bwalya, resulting in a hard-fought victory for the Grandmaster. GM Fawlzy currently leads the tournament with a perfect score of 7 points. His closest contenders are FM Mango Manele and Rogov Matfey, both with 5.5 points to their names. IM Gillian Bwalya, along with five other competitors, holds a respectable 5 points as they enter the eighth round of the competition. Meanwhile, FIDE Master (FM) Prince Daniel Mulenga finds himself trailing in the shadows with 4.5 points. He still has a shot at finishing in the top 7 if he can muster strong performances in the remaining rounds, despite grappling with a series of draws—2 wins and 5 draws. Alton Banda currently stands at 3 points, while Mapalo Nshikokola has accumulated 2 points in this fiercely contested chess championship. The battle for chess supremacy continues with each move, promising more excitement and suspense as the tournament unfolds.