CHESS NEWS - The annual Eden Open Chess Tournament took place on Saturday 23 August, drawing 66 participants to the picturesque town of Oudtshoorn.

This year's event featured a dedicated section for women, adding a new dimension to the competition.

Although the number of female participants was modest, those who competed enjoyed the experience immensely.

The tournament was divided into several sections: championship, advanced, intermediate, women and age groups U10, U12 and U14.

Each section saw fierce competition, and the Eden management extends heartfelt thanks to every chess player who took part.

The Eden Open Chess Tournament continues to be a highlight in the local chess calendar, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and competition among players of all ages and skill levels.

Another highlight was that Eden, for the first time, had the privilege of using an electronic chess board on board 1, allowing the game to be broadcast live.

Results

Championship section

• 1st place: Kyle Thoresen

• 2nd place: Antonio Michaels

• 3rd place: Raynier Claassen

Advanced section

• 1st place: Shaquille Jacobs

• 2nd place: Terence Quirk (eldest chess player currently in Eden at the age of 78)

• 3rd place: Jackie Koti

Intermediate section

• 1st place: Ashley Maans

• 2nd place: Gaolaolwe Mongale

• 3rd place: Thami Mthembu

Women's section

• 1st place: Kayleigh Conforth

• 2nd place: Anje Campbell

• 3rd place: Louise Cornforth

U10

• 1st place: Elster Vermeulen

• 2nd place: Esra Muller

• 3rd place: Ayren Plaatjies

U12

• 1st place: Wildren Roelf

• 2nd place: Bryan Marner

• 3rd place: Alexander Pringle

U14

• 1st place: Jaysiano Jullies

• 2nd place: Miche Julies

• 3rd place: Billy Etsala-Kourou.

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