The Metro-North Chess Trials took place on Saturday, the 5th of March. Almost a hundred players from various schools competed in the tournament. There were 6 intense rounds of chess for the 3 age groups: U9, U11, and U13.
Curro Durbanville’s players did exceptionally well and thus dominate the prize-giving ceremony.
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Hannah Van Heerden and Chase Salimu both won all their games on the day to take top honors!
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U9:
Tristan Meder – U9 Boys 1st Place
Callan Manning and Jesse Donker – U9 Boys 2nd Place (Shared)
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U11:
Chase Salimu – U11 1st Place Overall
Janko Weideman U11 2nd Place Overall
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Mila Snyman – U11 Girls 1st place
Emlyn Wilson – U11 Girls 2nd place
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U13:
Hannah Van Heerden U13 1st Place Overall, 1st place U13 Girls
Declan Olkers U13 2nd Place Overall