Chess Match Reports
Ewell Castle v Glyn - Monday 10 March
In a highly anticipated chess match held on a crisp Monday afternoon, Glyn visited Ewell Castle for an exciting showdown that ultimately showcased the strategic prowess of Glyn's players, culminating in a decisive 8-2 victory. From the outset, it was clear that Glyn had come well-prepared; their opening moves were executed with precision and confidence, placing significant pressure on Ewell Castle's defenses. The first round saw Glyn's top players secure quick wins, capitalising on tactical blunders made by their opponents. Notable was the performance of Gene Y 9M, who masterfully outmaneuvered his opponent in around 3 moves, demonstrating unparalleled skill. As the match progressed, Ewell Castle struggled to find their footing, with several of their players falling into traps set by Glyn's calculated strategies. Nevertheless, Ewell Castle managed to secure two victories, providing brief glimmers of hope for their chess team in the future, showcasing resilience amidst a challenging match. However, Glyn's dominance became increasingly apparent, with their remaining players clinching victory after victory, sealing the match with a staggering score of 8-2. We would like to thank Ewell Castle for hosting us on Monday, and look forward to the return match at Glyn in the future.
GLF Chess Tournament - Wednesday 12 March at Meridian School
In an exhilarating chess tournament held at Meridian school on Wednesday, Glyn emerged as the GLF Chess champion after a series of intense matches against five other GLF secondary schools. The tournament attracted high quality participants from various GLF primary and secondary schools, showcasing not only strategic gameplay but also the talent and dedication of young chess enthusiasts. The competition was broken into Primary and Secondary brackets, and each bracket was held in a round-robin format, where each school faced every other school, leading to a thrilling day filled with anticipation and strategic battles on the chessboard.
Glyn's team displayed remarkable synergy and skill throughout the event, demonstrating a deep understanding of the game of chess. They started strong with a convincing win in the first round, which set the tone for the rest of the tournament. As the matches progressed, Glyn's players showed resilience, claiming victories against each of the remaining schools, including a nail-biting finish in the final round, where Emmett 7SB managed a win against a player from The Beacon who had been winning every match he played in, which solidified Glyn's place at the top of the table. The Glyn students should be proud that their ability to analyse opponents and adapt their strategies proved pivotal in clinching the title.
Glyn came away from the tournament as reigning champions, but also with some exceptional individual scores ensuring that the passion for chess continues to thrive in the Glyn community.
Individual Scores (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
- Soham S 8T
- Emmett 9SB and Flynn G 7M
- George R 8D
Team Scores
- Glyn - 80 points
- The Beacon - 67 points
- Merstham Park - 63 points
- De Stafford School - 59 points
- Roseberry - 53 points
- Meridian School - 49 points
Mr G Howard, Teacher of History & Politics
