By Zaki Hasan Sendija
The first edition of Hamz Rapid Chess challenge climaxed on 26th April 2025 as players left in praising the experience at Hamz Stadium Nakivubo.
Under 14 bronze medalist Phani Manasvi was the one who witnesses the special atmosphere and couldn’t fail to mention
“This is the best experience for any Chess player, the place is very cool with no distractions”
Harold Wannyama a national chess coach and also a senior player who won the main open also was stunned with the goodness of Hamz indoor games center
“We have seen stunning displays, and this is a result of playing under a beautiful atmosphere, honestly this is the best place to play chess and may be for other mind games” Wanyama noted.
The one day Chess Challenge got over 100 participants group in different age categories where they won kind Prizes and cash.
For junior challenges, Prizes like Chess Board, Television sets and medals were issued out while seniors walked off with Cash prizes and medals.
Final ranking
U08
Rank Name Rtg Type Pts Award
1 Semakula Milan Bethel. Gold + Chess Board
2 Baraka Tamba Oundo. Sliver
3 Bora Tamba Oundo. Bronze
Boys
1 Kananura David. Gold
U10
1 Riyan Verma. Gold + Chess Board
2 Turyatemba Silian. Sliver
3 Kalungi Tyrone Kabuye. Bronze
Girls.
1 Musiimenta Gertrude. Gold
U12
1 Kiyan Alpesh Hirani. Gold + Chess Board
2 Muwanguzi Alpha. Sliver
3 Wamala Enock Jonathan. Bronze
Girls
1 Semakula Zara Mwiza. Gold
U14
1 Muhirwa Alvin. Gold + Chess Board and TV
Boys
2 Male Reagan Kawuma. Sliver
3 Rickey Micheal Beinomugisha Bronze
Girls
1 Ninsiima Patricia Gold
2 Nakazzi Joan Natalia Sliver
3 Manasvi Phani Bronze
U16
1 Ntambi Peter Clever. Gold + Chess Board
2 Ndawula Jonathan. Sliver
3 Okas Jeremiah. Bronze
Girls
1 Nuwareeba Talent. Gold
2 Nampiima Valeria. Sliver
3 Kobugabe Michelle. Bronze
U18
1 Deng Biar Deng. Gold + Chess Board
2 Haggai Mawejje Israel. Sliver
3 Ssenyonga Karl. Bronze
Girls
1 Nakamatte Agnes. Gold and TV
2 Kyalisima Fazirah Zahara. Sliver
3 Nakiyinji Gloria. Bronze
