Cheziya High, Budiriro 4 dominate Crystal Candy national chess championships

THE 2026 Crystal Candy Zimbabwe National School Chess Tournament concluded on a high, with Cheziya High School from Gokwe crowned champions in Mutare on Sunday.

The Gokwe-based powerhouse outmanoeuvred fierce competition to be crowned overall champions, while Runyararo Primary School finished second and Chipadze Primary School claimed third place.

In the highly competitive Under-14 category, Budiriro 4 Primary School emerged victorious, earning the right to represent Zimbabwe at the Africa Schools Chess Championship in Cape Town, South Africa, from July 6 to 11.

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