THE Chess Federation of Zambia (CFZ) says the final phase of national team trials will be crucial as it will determine the calibre of players the country will have in the 2023 campaign. Meanwhile, Zambia’s Open and Closed champion Richmond Phiri has pulled out from the trials due to work commitment. The final selection trials are set to run from February 9 to 12 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Speaking in an interview, Wednesday, CFZ president Leslie Chikuse said 16 players will battle for the top four slots on offer. “We are going to reach the very crucial phase of picking our national team. Eight players in the men’s category and eight in the ladies will contest for the four...