Zimbabwe chess Federation is proud to celebrate Carol Ndlovu on the attainment of the WFM conditional title. This is a major step forward for our young player, and her progress will be confirmed as she reaches 1900 ratings.
Carol's chess journey is only just beginning at the age of 17, yet she has already earned the opportunity to represent Zimbabwe in the Women's team, a remarkable achievement that started with her first Olympiad debut in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Keep pushing, Carol! We believe in your talent, and we look forward to celebrating you again when you hit 1900. The future of Zimbabwe chess is bright!
Possibility is everything
Published by the Zimbabwe Chess Federation. Original article
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