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The Botswana Gazette
More than 170 players battled for national honours as Providence Oatlhotse and Onkemetse Francis claimed Botswana’s premier chess titles. …
Oatlhotse, Francis Rule BoardsDaily News Botswana
… Providence Oatlhotse continues with his dominance as he was crowned Open Section champion after prevailing in one of the strongest national championships in recent years, earning P15,000 and a gold medal. …
BetXplosion revitalises Chess ChampionshipDaily News Botswana
… According to Botswana Chess Federation president, Kutlwano Tatolo, Botswana would be represented by a 12-member team including International Master Providence Oatlhotse and Women International Master Onkemetse Francis. …
Over 300 chess players to grace African championshipInternational Master Providence Oatlhotse and Woman International Master Onkemetse Francis won Botswana's premier chess titles at the 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship, which attracted more than 170 players over five days at Livingstone Kolobeng College in Gaborone.
23 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
International Master Providence Oatlhotse and Woman International Master Onkemetse Francis won Botswana's premier chess titles at the 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship, which attracted more than 170 players over five days at Livingstone Kolobeng College in Gaborone.
23 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Over 170 players competed in the BetXplosion-sponsored National Chess Championship at Livingstone Kolobeng College in Gaborone. Providence Oatlhotse won the Open Section with P15,000 and a gold medal, while Onkemetse Francis claimed the Women's Section title with P10,000.
23 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The 2026 African Individual Chess Championship, running in Jwaneng from June 18–27, has attracted 312 players from 17 African countries competing in open and women's sections. Botswana's 12-member team includes titled players Providence Oatlhotse and Onkemetse Francis, along with rising Candidate Masters.
18 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →