IM Watu Kobese accepts super
GM Sergey Rublevsky plea for a draw after attaining slight edge
with the white pieces. Sergey accolades Watu's chess and wishes him a Great chess
career as he faces hopes for a chance to play-off. IM Kobese starts packing his
bags with ELO points in the bag!
GM Hicham Hamdouchi of
Morocco shares the spoils with Superstar GM Vishy
Anand!
(Picture #1) IM Kobese in pictures! In the "Ring" with
the Russian bear; (Picture #2) With the relieved Rublevsky preserving needed
energy for play-offs; (Picture #3) With FIDE Executive Director
Emmanuel Omuku who is pleased with the African showing!
See Kobese-Rublevsky,
World Chess Cup 2002 (5), Hyderbad, India.
Jackie Ngubeni reporting from Hyderabad,
India
13 October 2002