Siziba Thando
Sports reporter
Chinhoyi University of Technology has been crowned the champions of the 2026 ZUS Chess Games Ladies Section held at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Bulawayo.
The Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) sent a big “checkmate‑sized” congratulations to the victorious team.
The university’s ladies chess team showcased strategic brilliance, executing sneaky forks and hypnotic queen moves that left opponents in a tight spot.
Their performance was more than just snacks at the campus – it was a display of tactical mastery that ensured their pawns always promoted and their clocks never flagged.
Tournament Highlights & Full Results
- Chinhoyi University of Technology – 24 points (43.5 TB1)
- University of Zimbabwe – 23 points (39.5 TB1)
- Midlands State University – 21 points (39 TB1)
- Gwanda State University – 18 points (29 TB1)
- Lupane State University – 17 points (32.5 TB1)
- National University of Science & Technology – 16 points (34.5 TB1)
- Bindira University of Science Education – 15 points (33 TB1)
- Harare Institute of Technology – 14 points (27.5 TB1)
- Great Zimbabwe University – 12 points (28 TB1)
- Zimbabwe Ezek – 9 points (18 TB1)
- Marondera University of Agric – 7 points (17.5 TB1)
- Women University – 12.5 points (TB1 not specified)
- Catholic University in Zimbabwe – 3 points (TB1 not specified)
- Reformed Church University – 4.5 points (TB1 not specified)
Venue: NUST, Bulawayo
Organiser: Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF)
The ZCF praised the team for their exceptional skill and sportsmanship, wishing them continued success in future chess tournaments .
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