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Staffordshire Junior Chess Championships

 

 

On Sunday 19th November 2023 Brewood Chess Circle was represented by Harry Foster in the under 8 section in the 2023 Staffordshire Junior Chess Championships.  Harry was entering in his first ever rated chess tournament having joined Brewood Chess Circle a little over a year ago.  Playing six games against other players in his age group from around the county and beyond, Harry performed really well considering this was all new to him.  He ended up in 5th place, with more wins than losses (Played 6, Won 3, Drew 1, Lost 2) and he can be really proud of his achievements.  

 
Harry's only losses were against two of the top three in the tournament who finished joint 1st with five out of six wins.  Although Harry lost in the 1st round, he was not to know at that stage, that he had already faced one of the three joint winners of the tournament, and bounced back with wins in the 2nd and 3rd rounds.  His only draw of the day then followed, before he lost against another of the three joint winners in the 5th round.  He managed to clinch 5th place in the last round with a final win.  
 
Overall 138 players entered across the different age groups, a record turnout and proving just how popular the game of chess is at the moment.  The event was run by FM Jonathan Blackburn, and Brewood would like to thank all the arbiters, and organisers as well as saying well done to everyone who took part and congratulating the winners.  
 
But most of all well done to Harry.  

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