GrandMaster is crowned “KING”

01 Mar GrandMaster is crowned “KING”

This year’s Chess Tournament has been full of passion, focus and strategic ingenuity – and the FINAL did not disappoint.

Having made their way through their respective sides of the draw Wa Kwan Year 11 and Victor Year 13 sat down opposite each other for one final battle.The tension was clear from the outset as each player made their opening moves and reacted to how the board started to appear in front of them. Spectators watched intently as the moves took shape and worked out what they would have done in that player’s place.

As the final progressed, the games drew in several extra spectators who got caught up in the aura and excitement. The game continued for 40 minutes until eventually Victor cornered Wa Kwan and left the King with nowhere to go.

As soon as Wa Kwan accepted the inevitable, there was spontaneous applause from those watching showing appreciation for the skill that had just been demonstrated.

Both players said how their heart rates had increased through the game and that the atmosphere was really something to be part of.

My personal thanks to Mrs Steadman who has been a big part in helping to host the games in the Sixth Form Study area.

Congratulations to all who competed, to those who made it through to later stages. Victor for being GRANDMASTER 2024 and Wa Kwan for making the FINAL an enthralling encounter.

Presentations will take place once both the finalists have finished their current internal exams!

GrandMaster Finalists 2024:

Wa Kwan Year 11 v Victor-Petru Year 13

GrandMaster JRCS Chess 2024

Victor-Petru Year 13

Miss Campbell

Tournament Organiser