On Thursday 11 June, the IAPS Online Chess Championship Final took place. Warwick Junior School’s U9 chess team, consisting of Alex, Ansh, Arthur and Zach, was one of ten teams which had qualified for the Final, ahead of many other IAPS schools across the country. The field was predictably a very strong one with its ranks swelled by many junior county players including some ranked among the best in their national age groups.

By 3.30pm the boys were engaged in battle, with Mr Lam keeping a close eye on proceedings. It was impressive to see just how seriously the boys took the task at hand. Silence fell across the room as all four concentrated on their individual games. Some excellent chess was played, with a combination of principled play, fine technical conversion and sharp tactical vision on display, leaving Mr Lam greatly impressed.

Warwick came in fourth place overall, just a single point off third. Congratulations to the boys and a big well done for their efforts on behalf of school!