Quick Flash!!

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