By BRIAN YONGAMore by this AuthorThe national men and women’s chess teams to represent Kenya at this year’s Olympiad set for Batumi, Georgia were selected over the weekend. The women’s squad also has four new faces as the usual heavyweights were outwitted by upcoming players. The women’s team also has four new faces as the usual heavyweights were outwitted by upcoming players. The women’s team took part in the last edition of the event held in 2016 in Baku, Azerbaijan, while the men’s team missed out. Chess Kenya Chairman Bernard Wanjala termed the qualifiers as very competitive and believes the country has chosen a formidable squad.

Source: Daily Nation February 27, 2018 04:52 UTC