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Champions KCB kick off 2023 Kenya National Chess League on front foot

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Former National Champion Martin Njoroge in action against Lwanga Aguda of Nacha Kings Chess Club.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

Kenya National Chess Champions KCB Chess Club have begun their 2023 campaign on a high scooping 4 wins and a draw against Nacha Kings in the Premier League opening match played at KCB Ruaraka Sports Club.

KCB's Joseph Methu, Candidate Master Ben Nguku, Robert McLigeyo, and Woman Candidate Master Joyce Nyaruai registered wins over Kuguru Harisson, Nyonje Dominic, Lwanga Odongo, and Dutt Lakshita respectively in the first game of the day.

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