Faculties and their chess lovers are inspired to register for the 2025 Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship, which this yr is open to excessive colleges from all 9 provinces. Registration closes on Could 4 and needs to be performed through BattleBoards.co.za
Viresh Maharaj, an govt at Alexforbes, commented: “We’re excited to increase the attain of the Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship to all 9 provinces, permitting extra college students to develop essential problem-solving expertise and compete on a nationwide stage.
“Chess is very like investing. It’s not simply concerning the subsequent transfer however about considering long-term, making good selections and constructing strategically in direction of your endgame. It’s about studying to make each transfer depend.”
After a robust response in 2024 from contributors in Gauteng, Western Cape, North West and KwaZulu-Natal – with St John’s School, Johannesburg, topped champions – this yr’s on-line highschool match will likely be open to colleges nationwide, making certain broader accessibility for college students throughout the nation.
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The championship kicked off on Could 10 and the team-based championship will see colleges competing inside their respective provincial swimming pools.
The highest groups from every pool will then advance to the ultimate stage, with play-off matches on July 26 and August 9 for the nationwide championship title.
Andre Lewaks, president of Chess South Africa, mentioned the nationwide growth of the Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship marks an thrilling milestone for highschool chess in South Africa.
“This initiative will present college students throughout all provinces with a chance to sharpen their strategic expertise, compete on the highest stage and be a part of a rising chess group.”
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