A college pupil, who wanted money, disguised himself as a feminine chess participant by donning a burqa and took part in Kenya Open Chess Championship in Nairobi, which boasted a powerful prize fund of $42,000 (round ₹34 lakh).

Sporting spectacles, 25-year-old Stanley Omondi managed to get by means of the fourth spherical of the competitors by not talking a phrase, reported SBS information.

How did he get caught?

Omondi registered himself within the chess event as Millicent Awuor. At first, he didn’t arouse suspicion as “carrying a hijab is regular”, stated chess Kenya president Bernard Wanjala.

“One of many crimson flags we additionally observed [was] the sneakers, he was carrying extra masculine sneakers, than female,” Wanjala informed the BBC.

“We additionally observed he was not speaking, even when he got here to gather his tag, he could not communicate, ordinarily, if you find yourself taking part in, you communicate to your opponent… as a result of taking part in a chess recreation shouldn’t be conflict its friendship.”

Nevertheless, his cowl was blown when he beat former nationwide champion Gloria Jumba and Ugandan prime participant Ampaira Shakira, reported the New York Publish.

In a non-public room, the person was requested for identification, and he ultimately got here clear, admitting that he was a college pupil who wanted the money, added the report.

Because of this, the imposter participant has been kicked out of the competitors whereas all his factors have been awarded to his opponents. The event, which ran from April 6-10 on the Sarit Expo Heart in Nairobi, attracted virtually 450 gamers from 22 federations.

‘Remorse my actions’

“I used to be caught within the act of taking part in within the women part of the Kenya Open part but I’m male. The rationale was as a result of monetary wants however I deeply remorse my actions and settle for all penalties,” Omondi stated, in line with native media outlet Mozzart Sport.

Chess Kenya president stated Omondi would doubtless face a ban of “a number of years”.