42 represent Eden at chess champs

CHESS NEWS - Eden chess was well represented at the 2025 South African Junior Chess Championships held at Hottentots-Holland High School in Somerset West.

Forty two Eden players participated in the tournament from 31 March to 5 April.

Over four and a half intense days, the Eden players tackled nine gruelling rounds with a time control of 90:90 plus 30-second increments per move.

Every one of the players showed incredible spirit, determination and pride.

Many parents and guardians supported their children throughout the week - their encouragement and presence made a huge difference.

The following players achieved a top-10 finish in their age groups:

• Raynier Claassen: 2nd place and silver medal, u.16 open. Raynier was awarded the title of junior master and qualified to represent South Africa at the World Youth Cadets and other international and continental events.

• Mari Greeff: 3rd place and bronze medal, u.12 girls. Awarded the title of junior master, Mari also qualified to represent South Africa at the World Youth Cadets/Fide World Cup. Photos: Flashlight Pictures

• Finley van der Merwe: u.8 open

• Antonia Michaels: 8th place, u.18 open

• Nina van Niekerk: 8th place, u.16 girls

Mari Greeff was awarded the title of junior master and qualified to represent South Africa at the World Youth Cadets/Fide World Cup.