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The magic of Madagascar (2/2)

8/18/2015 – Visiting a country such as Madagascar, one might easily expect the report to be all about the culture, and of course the efforts by the Kasparov Chess Foundation Africa to promote the game, but there was another story: that of 16-year-old Fy Rakotomaharo who ran away with the tournament with a perfect 9.0/9, and who has gained 300 Elo in the last year. A great talent.

The magic of Madagascar (1/2)

8/17/2015 – Among the many African nations, Madagascar is certainly one that both fascinates and remains elusive, sharing no borders with any of its neighbors. Having barely left Angola, globetrotting photographer and player, WGM Alina L'Ami jumped on the opportunity to play in a tournament made possible thanks to the Madagascar Federation and the Kasparov Chess Foundation Africa.

"WOM" Christmas Mission in Madagascar

1/20/2014 – On a perfect Georgian winter day, drinking a cup of hot tea at home in Tbilisi, thinking how boring winter was, WGM Nina Mausuradze received an invitation to go on a promotional chess tour in Madagascar. She jumped on chance, and describes the trip, and how everyone got into the chess spirit, whether the hotel manager paying for classes for his employees to the passport control.
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