Kent Junior Newsround Update no. 23

Kent Juniors Viktor Jamroz and Kiran Shiatis do well in Adult Tournament!

Congratulations to two of our Kent juniors Viktor Jamroz and Kiran Shiatis who both performed fantastically well at Adult Chess Congresses over the Easter break.

Viktor took part in the St Albans Chess Congress on 28^th and 29^th March. This was Viktor’s first ever adult chess congress and he finished a superb third in the U120 section, scoring 4 points from 5 games against opponents who were all graded much higher.

Viktor receiving his prize for 3rd place

Kiran took part in the Southend Chess Congress on 4^th and 5^th April and finished a hard fought, first position, outright, in the U120 section, scoring an unbeaten 4.5 points from 5.

Kiran receiving his prize for first place

These adult chess congresses are long play tournaments. This  means that not only are you playing against vastly more experienced players who are often three times your own size, but that each game could go one for over three hours. As such every single game demands a huge amount of concentration and continual focus – not easy when you are still a junior. For two of our Kent juniors to come third and first in such tournaments, is a huge achievement. Congratulations to both Viktor and Kiran!!.