{"id":12911,"date":"2026-04-08T12:04:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zimgbcnews.co.zw\/?p=12911"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:04:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:04:36","slug":"chinhoyi-university-of-technology-crowned-2026-zus-chess-games-ladies-section-champions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zimgbcnews.co.zw\/?p=12911","title":{"rendered":"Chinhoyi University of Technology Crowned 2026 ZUS Chess Games Ladies Section Champions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Siziba Thando
Sports reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) sent a big \u201ccheckmate\u2011sized\u201d congratulations to the victorious team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The university\u2019s ladies chess team showcased strategic brilliance, executing sneaky forks and hypnotic queen moves that left opponents in a tight spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their performance was more than just snacks at the campus \u2013 it was a display of tactical mastery that ensured their pawns always promoted and their clocks never flagged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tournament Highlights & Full Results<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Chinhoyi University of Technology \u2013 24 points (43.5 TB1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. University of Zimbabwe \u2013 23 points (39.5 TB1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Midlands State University \u2013 21 points (39 TB1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Gwanda State University \u2013 18 points (29 TB1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Lupane State University \u2013 17 points (32.5 TB1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. National University of Science & Technology \u2013 16 points (34.5 TB1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Bindira University of Science Education \u2013 15 points (33 TB1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Harare Institute of Technology \u2013 14 points (27.5 TB1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Great Zimbabwe University \u2013 12 points (28 TB1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Zimbabwe Ezek \u2013 9 points (18 TB1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Marondera University of Agric \u2013 7 points (17.5 TB1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Women University \u2013 12.5 points (TB1 not specified)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Catholic University in Zimbabwe \u2013 3 points (TB1 not specified)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Reformed Church University \u2013 4.5 points (TB1 not specified)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Venue: NUST, Bulawayo
    Organiser: Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The ZCF praised the team for their exceptional skill and sportsmanship, wishing them continued success in future chess tournaments .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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