While norm seekers and titled players are battling it out in the National Open, several hundred youth were putting up their own fight in the International Youth and Youth Trophy championships at the Westgate.
Just as important as the learning game itself is fostering values of etiquette and sportsmanship. Chess is often seen as a solo side-hustle for the eager ego, but this could not be further from the truth. Lessons learned, and skills sharpened towards the next round and well beyond the chessboard.
Viewing a child’s limitations is like staring into the trees but missing the forest
The Youth Trophy Tournament draws over 200, and the International Youth Championship over 250.
Winners will be posted here later
