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Minister Meyer to Make the First Move at SA Chess Open

28 June 2012

On 29 June 2012, Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will signal the start of the SA Chess Championships when he makes the commemorative first move on Board 1 against Grandmaster Adly, a former World Junior Champion and current number one player in Africa. The chess game will start at 18:00 at the Conference Room at Newlands Rugby Stadium in Newlands.

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