“Pawns; They are the soul of Chess” Francois-Andre Danican Philidor

02 Feb “Pawns; They are the soul of Chess” Francois-Andre Danican Philidor

JRCS Grand-Master Chess Tournament has moved towards the end game.

Last week saw the Round of sixteen take place between the following students.

Maxie Year 8..v..Noah Year 9​

Victor-Petru Year 13..v..Vadim Year 9

Toby Year 9..v..Huxtable Year 9

Matas Year 11..v..Dominic Year 9​

Armaan Year .. v..Wa Kwan Year 11

Joel Year 12..v..Danny Year 11 ​

Matas Year 11..v..Luis Year 8

Luke Year 10..v..Charlie Year 11

This week is Quarter-Finals Stage.

Victor-Petru Year.13..v..Noah Year 9​

Charlie Year 11..v..Harry Year 9

Danny Year 11..v..Matas Year 11 ​

Matas Year 11..v..Wa Kwan Year 11

The last remaining eight students battled it out to make it to the last four and the Semi-Finals.

Games were played on Wednesday & Thursday and duly delivered the thoughtful and strategic levels of chess play one would expect.

Several changes in strategy were required as players matched each other’s moves making the overall aim to call “Check Mate” more difficult.

Next week we have the victors of the Quarter-Finals renew their concentration to take on a new opponent to reach the Grand-Master Final.

Semi-Final Games:

Victor-Petru Year 13..v..Charlie Year 11

Matas Year 11.. v..Wa Kwan Year 11

Congratulations to those that have made the later stages of the tournament. It has truly been a great competition to watch and see the different year groups interact and show great sportsmanship. For those that have been on the wrong end of “Check Mate” watch out for Grand-Master 2025! Get practising!!

Miss Campbell

Tournament Organiser