Uganda falls to Malaysia

Nov 07, 2000

UGANDA Sunday crashed to Malaysia 0.5-3.5 in the eighth round of the 34th chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey.

Malaysia 3.5 Uganda 0.5 UGANDA Sunday crashed to Malaysia 0.5-3.5 in the eighth round of the 34th chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey. Kenneth Kakooza held Wong to a draw to claim Uganda's paltry half a point, reports Douglas Mazune. The second defeat in as many rounds saw Uganda (13 points) sink further to eighth position among the 16 African countries taking part in the event. After six rounds Uganda stood third - just one point behind leaders Egypt and South Africa. High riding Shadrack Katinti was handed his first defeat by Chuah Jin. Ends.

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