Chess – Ruan Coetzee

Objectives

To teach children how to play chess, as well as grow and nurture their abilities. We take part in the Nelson Mandela Bay Schools Chess League, and have learners in our ranks who have played chess at a provincial level and received awards.

Numbers

+- 35 Senior chess learners

+- 35 Junior chess learners

Activities

·         Junior chess practice

·         Senior chess practice

In these practice sessions, learners are taught the rules of chess and improve their skills, and are given the opportunity to test these skills against each other by playing friendly matches.