Chess
Chess Results Rounds 1 – 3
Newington has been participating in NSW Junior Chess League Interschool Competition with one Championship team and two Rookies. Boys play on a Friday afternoon. We have had some great play and very close matches.
Round 1
Championships – Bye
Rookies B – Won 1 out 3 games to Summer Hill
Rookies C – Won 2 out of 4 games to Wilkins
Round 2
Championships – Won 3 out of 4 to Rozelle
Rookies B – Won 2 out of 4 to Birchgrove
Rookies C – Won 3 out of 4 games to Birchgrove
Round 3
Championships – Won 0 out of 4 games to Summer Hill
Rookies B –Won 0 out of 4 games to All Hallows
Rookies C – Won 3 out of 4 games to Rozelle
Lunchtime Chess Club
Lunchtime Chess Club is in full swing with over 45 boys participating. Each session begins with intensive instruction followed by game time at the end. The boys are really improving and the younger ones are showing great skill development and having fun too!
Joanna Ryan
Chess Teacher