DMARK Chess Club led by FM Elijah Emojong narrowed the gap between them and leaders Mulago Kings Chess Club from 1.5 points to half a point in the National Chess League after beating Mengo 4.5-0.5 and Makindye 5-0 on August 19.
On their part, leaders Mulago Kings beat Makerere University 4.5-0.5 and Makindye 4-1 to get to a total of 60 points after 14 rounds, half a point ahead of second placed DMARK with 59.5 points.
DMARK’s Emojong, Innocent Kimera, John Kikonyogo and Joy Kabengano beat Mengo’s Joseph Kaamu, Frobisha Katula, Ivan Seguya and Petra Nalutaaya as DMARK’s Solomon Lubega drew with Mengo’s James Nkemba.
In other 14th round games, Aviation beat Bank of Uganda 5-0, Mulago Rooks beat Mulago Pawns 3-2, Uganda Chess Academy beat Makerere University Business School 4.5-0.5, Mulago Queens drew with MUK 2.5, Barclays Bank beat UCU Knights 5-0, Entebbe Knightmare beat Kireka 3-2, City Chess Club beat Cornerhouse 5-0 and Mulago Knights beat Lweza Kings 4-1.
The National Chess League will take a break until Sunday September 23 2012 to pave way for the national team that is due to participate in the 40th World Chess Olympiad due to be held in Istanbul, Turkey from August 27-September 10.