Young chess players outfox each other in annual schools championship in Makhanda

By Luvuyo MjekulaJuly 21, 2024Updated:July 21, 2024No Comments1 Min Read

By Singisa Mdungwana

These were scenes at the second annual Makhanda Chess Championship at the Kingswood High Performance Centre yesterday.

Young chess players looking to outsmart one another. Photo: Singisa Mdungwana

The chess tournament, run by the Sewelo Maths and Chess Community Academy in association with Kingswood College, kicked off the first round at 10am yesterday and continued until late.

Two learners going at each other. Photo: Singisa Mdungwana

Local schools including Kingswood College, Nombulelo Secondary, Ntsika Secondary, Victoria Girls High, CM Vellem Primary, Kutliso Daniels Secondary, NV Cewu Primary, TEM Mrwetyana High, Andrew Moyake School of Excellence and a few others, took part in the tournament.

Kingswood College was also well represented at the chess championship on Saturday. Photo: Singisa Mdungwana

Selected winners will represent Makhanda at Graaff Reinet on 3 August.

A Victoria Girls High School chess player planning a move. Photo: Singisa Mdungwana

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