A group of 11 Coromandel Valley students - Charlie J, Daniel H, Daniel S, Elliot J, Ewan C, Finn F, Julian B, Lily Z, Nicholas J, Thomas M, Tilly G - recently took part in the Term 3 Southern Zone Primary Schools Chess Tournament.

6 schools and 85 students took part in the tournament, with the Coro team competing extremely well, leading for the first 3 rounds, and sitting in 3rd place going into the 7th and final round.   After every player had played their 7 games, the Coro team ended up on a score of 19, drawing with Prescott College for 3rd place.  Unfortunately, Coro were relegated to 4th place on a countback, missing out on a medal position.

We had some excellent individual results, with Daniel H, Daniel S and Ewan, all winning 5 of their 7 games. Lily won 4 of her games and was the equal highest female competitor of the tournament, but missed out on the Best Female Trophy on a countback.   7 of our 11 competitors either equalled or beat their personal bests.   Well done to Elliot and Nicholas who were competing in their very first chess competition. Congratulations to all of our students for competing so well and showing great sportsmanship on the day.

Huge thanks to Jeff Zweck for once again assisting with transport and enabling our students to take part.   Without your help it would not have been possible to have our team compete.

The Chess Club continues to meet on Monday lunchtimes, and anyone is welcome to come along.