The 8-years-old chess wonder girl represented South Africa in the tournament from August 20 till September 2.
She came home with four-points in the bag, trailing back from the South African record of 6.5 points.says that the tournament was difficult as Miya started off the games with highly rated Sodgerelt Naranbold from Mongolia. In the process, the young Miya quickly realised that the standard of the world is way ahead compared to what she is used to at home, but she still gave it her all.Despite the results Tshabadirha points out that that the experience gained will come in handy in preparing Miya for the upcoming continental championships that will take place in Namibia in December.
Reflecting on the tournament, Miya says that it was a great enjoyable experience. While she was away the Khutsong-based star won the G-sport School Sport Star of the Year award.: It was good, I won 4 rounds. The first round I played with a child from Mangolia, the second from China and the third one from India. I played eleven rounds and won four. Regarding the award I am happy if there is money I will use it to pay for my trip to Namibia for African Youth Chess Champions.
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