This is the incredible story of how a disabled man has brought chess to one of Cape Town’s poorest schools!
Western Cape, South Africa (19 March 2022) – The Queen’s Gambit – a Netflix show that took the world by storm in 2020 has inspired positive change in a group of children from Khayelitsha!
Sidwell Mayekiso, the impetus behind 2 Knights Chess Academy, is fast becoming a grandmaster of positive change, thanks to this incredible series.
To advance the Academy, Mayekiso has often used his own disability grant to help pay the children’s registration fees and transport costs for important rated tournaments, helping many chess masters in the making to follow their dreams. Since its launch in 2018, the club has gone from strength to strength, participating in tournaments, and more importantly, inspiring young minds.
Located near his home at Impendulo Primary School in Khayelitsha, the majority of players are from the school, where Sidwell has established a competitive team with the assistance of his wife, Zingiswa. To advance the Academy, he’s often used his own disability grant to help pay the children’s registration fees and transport costs for important rated tournaments.
Watch the inspiring video report below:
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