Charis Stuart of Eagles Academy put in an outstanding performance last week to become the Under 10 National Open Chess Champion when he finished first, winning all his six games.
In only his second event, Charis showed great determination and never wavered as he always kept his foot on the gas during the event. Taking the sole lead from the field by the end of the first day with three points, on day two Charis racked up consecutive victories against Nathan Cullpepper, Jaeda Herbert and Darren Toppin to ensure an emphatic victory.
Finishing in second on tie-break was Darren Toppin, third was Jacob Ratteray and fourth was Jerimiah Farley. All the players finished on a respectable four points from six.
Under 10 Girls Champion
Also finishing on four points was Jaeda Herbert. This allowed her to be crowned the Under 10 girls champion as the females had to play with the boys as they were undersubscribed. Second in the girls Under 10 was Amelia Mottley.
Under 8 Girls Champion
Sameera Jaikaran was the Under 8 girls champion on 2 ½ points ahead of Daisha Rose Parris and Nia Snow Clarke in second and third respectively. (PR/KD)
