The TBHS Chess Team had an outstanding day at the Chess Regionals Tournament, taking out the top three places in the Senior event:

First:   Jacob Adam
Second: Lachlan Crawford
Third: Lachlan Adam

All three players now qualify for the NZ National Chess Championship taking place in Rotorua in October.

Jacob Adam, still only in Year 9, won all seven of his games and finished with maximum points. Second placed Lachlan, also still in Year 9, finished undefeated with five wins and two draws. Lachlan Adam, a decidedly ancient Year 11, finished only half a point behind in third place. 

 The future of Chess in the school is certainly looking bright. The TBHS Chess Team which included Dominic Coleman and Mitchell Brookland, also took FIRST place in the team event which means we can take our entire team to the Nationals in Rotorua. Places are still up for grabs if we have any other strong chess players out there.