Jamie Kearney had a fun time at the Warwickshire Junior Chess Championship today. There were 42 competitors in the U12 category. Jamie's first three matches were all long fought games but Jamie was triumphant in all three. He then met Ashwin Kalyana from Edgbaston in the fourth round match; another good battle and a draw was agreed upon. Jamie’s fifth round match also ended in a draw as did Ashwin’s. Going into the final round Joseph Friar and Matthew Fergusson, both with 4.5 points were pitted against each other. Jamie and Ashwin with 4 points each were both against players also having 4 points.
Joseph Friar won against Matthew Ferguson to finish the day on 5.5 points and win the Under 12 category.
Both Jamie and Ashwin triumphed in their games to end the day undefeated on 5 points and share the runner up trophy.
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About Rugby Junior Chess Club
COVID-19 - please see the post about online meetings, training and league games for junior club.
When over the board chess is permitted (not currently the case) we meet at the Rugby Workers Club 32 Oliver Street, Rugby, CV21 2ET.
Dates of meeting: First and third Mondays of each month (not Bank Holidays) from 7pm- 8pm. To get latest information on meeting dates and arrange a visit please email
rugbychessjuniors@gmail.com. NB: Drop in visits without prior arrangement are not possible because of the venue and because we usually have a waiting list.
To see a map and get directions to the club please visit http://rugbychessclub.blogspot.com/ or put the above postcode into your map software.
Children of age 7+ with basic chess knowledge are welcome but please note that all children need to be accompanied by an adult for the whole meeting. More able juniors often take part in club and league matches.
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