Zimbabwe: Kwekwe High School hosted the first JR Mawere Chess Tournament to honour the Late Mayor and Town Clerk – John Rex Mawere. The inaugural of JR Mawere Schools Individual Chess Tournament organised the tournament. It celebrated the legacy of the former mayor and aims to ignite a passion for chess among the youth.
The competitive gathering aims to celebrate the passionate life and bring together chess enthusiasts across various age groups from eight to twenty years old.
Maxwell Tavagwisa organises the tournament to pay tribute to Mawere’s legacy and provides a platform to foster chess among the younger generation.
The chess tournament is organised annually to reflect Mawere’s profound interest in chess. They focus on participants from private and government schools. The event underscores all the inclusivity and diversity in the sport.
Several schools have confirmed their participation in the weekend competition, which will showcase emerging talent.
Moreover, Tavagwisa is dedicated to making the tournament a successful event, as he believes in the power of chess to bring communities together, much like Mawere did during his tenure.
The key objective of the chess tournament is to encourage a broad range of students to engage in chess, which is beneficial in developing critical thinking and strategic planning.
The Chess Tournament by JR Mawere School aims to ignite the passion for chess among the youth by setting the stage for such a diverse group of participants.
The initiative will not only honour Mawere’s memory but also contribute to the growth of chess in the region, potentially unearth new talents that will represent the country in future competitions.
Kwekwe High School anticipates the success of the tournament that could pave the way for more such events and will foster a thriving chess community in Kwekwe and beyond.
The chess tournament is poised to make a significant impact with the support of educators, parents and the wider community, which will honour and cherish the local figure while promoting a game that shapes minds and characters.
With this initiative, the legacy of Johnson Rex Mawere continues to inspire and influence. This proves that even after passing, one’s passion can still contribute positively to society.