Zabasajja back to hunt for international title

WILLY Zabasajja, Uganda's most successful player, is making a comeback in the New Vision International championship after a two-year break.

By William Muwonge WILLY Zabasajja, Uganda's most successful player, is making a comeback in the New Vision International championship after a two-year break. The skilled player with a record nine wins has entered the eight round swiss competition that starts at Nakawa tomorrow. Over 100 local and foreign players are set for the four-day show that ends on Easter Monday. Zabasajja last won local chess' biggest prize in 1996 having dominated in the 80's and early 90's. The former champion will face several talented youngsters who are products of the schools development programme. Over sh2m in prize money is at stake in the sh4.7m event sponsored for by Uganda's leading newspaper for the 7th time. Ends