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By Lawrence Mubiru
Kampala University delivered a composed and clinical performance to emerge overall champions of the 20th AUUS Games Chess Competition, finishing top of the standings after an intense seven round contest at Uganda Christian University.
Displaying consistency and tactical discipline throughout the tournament, Kampala University went unbeaten, registering four wins and three draws to accumulate 19½ points, comfortably securing the gold medal and asserting their dominance on the national university chess stage.
Hot on their heels were Makerere University, who settled for silver after a mixed campaign of five wins and two losses, ending with 17 points. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, Makerere’s inconsistency at key moments proved costly in the title race.
Mbarara University completed the podium, claiming bronze with a solid all round showing. Their record of four wins, two draws and one loss earned them 18½ points, underlining their growing reputation as a formidable chess force.
Just off the medal positions, Kampala International University finished fourth on 16½ points, while hosts Uganda Christian University placed fifth with 14½ points, buoyed by home support but unable to break into the top three.
Mountain of the Moon University secured sixth place, finishing with 12 points after a balanced campaign of three wins, two draws and two losses a respectable outing in a highly competitive field.
Further down the table, Kyambogo University, Gulu University, and Muni University occupied the mid tier positions, while Makerere University Business School, Lira University, and Soroti University rounded off the standings after a challenging tournament.
The chess competition at the AUUS Games once again highlighted the depth of intellectual sport within Ugandan universities, with sharp strategy, mental endurance, and composure under pressure separating champions from contenders.
As Kampala University celebrated a well earned title, attention now turns to future editions, where rivals will be eager to dethrone the new kings of campus chess.
