Our Students’ Performances at the Mzansi Tournament in Port Elizabeth
We are incredibly proud of our students who represented us at the Mzansi Tournament held in Port Elizabeth. Layla competed for the U7 B Team on board one and delivered an outstanding performance, scoring an impressive 4/6 . She also took part in the individual section, where she achieved a solid 3/6 . Layla thoroughly enjoyed the experience—especially making new friends—and is already looking forward to upcoming competitions. Sebastian participated in a national tournament fo
Dec 29, 20251 min read
Proud of Zara Rizvi at the African Youth Championship
We are incredibly proud of our student, Zara Rizvi , for her outstanding performance at the African Youth Championship . Zara began the tournament ranked 29th and finished an impressive 11th , scoring 5.5 out of 9 in her first-ever participation at this prestigious event. Her result alone is remarkable—but what makes it even more inspiring is the determination she showed throughout the competition. Despite being very ill during the final two days—struggling with vomiting a
Dec 14, 20251 min read
Thank You for an Amazing Year at the Academy
On Thursday, 27th December, our academy wrapped up its final lesson of the year. This milestone gave me a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how far our students have come. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Somerset College for the consistent support they have shown our academy. I am equally grateful to all the parents for placing their trust in me and allowing me to be part of their children’s chess development. Throughout the year, I have watched each studen
Dec 6, 20251 min read
Yves' Triumph: A Journey Towards Chess Excellence
One of my greatest joys as a chess coach is seeing my students thrive in tournaments. This time, it's Yves from Ottawa, Canada, who...
Mar 25, 20251 min read
