Sunday 28 April 2013

Junior League Gives Rise to Fighting Chess

Shropshire junior chess players from across the County came together to do battle over the board on Saturday 27th April at Trinity School, Ford.  Lots of hard fought games took place, with the teams representing Thomas Telford School (2 teams), Idsall School, Condover Primary School and the Shropshire Junior Chess Academy (2 teams).

It was clear that the battle for first place was going to be between Idsall and Shropshire Chess Academy A team, as both teams had won all their matches leading up to the lunch break.  In the head to head clash after lunch, experience prevailed, with Shropshire juniors  winning on all four boards.  Both teams won their final remaining match to finish clear first and second overall.

All the participating teams deserve credit and some gutsy performances  were achieved by many players, including some who were considerably younger than the rest.  So well done and keep working at the chess!

Thank you too, for parents, teachers and organisers who make school and other clubs possible by their hard work and dedication.

The event also doubled up as a UK Chess Challenge qualifier and a number of players will be travelling down to Hereford next weekend to take part in  the Megafinal competition, competing against junior players from other areas who have qualified in similar events.

Final Table of Results

Position
Team
Match Points
Game Points
1
Shropshire Junior Chess Academy A
10
58
2
Idsall School
8
48
3
Thomas Telford A
6
41
4
Shropshire Junior Chess Academy B
3
38
5
Thomas Telford B
3
34


Friday 26 April 2013

Junior chess league - Sat 27 April

Look forward to seeing you all at the junior chess league event on Sat 27 April.

We will also combine the event with a qualifier for the UK Chess Challenge. Registration at 9.30am, first round at 10am and should be complete before 1.30pm.

See you there!