The Academy Chess Teams Achieve Top Ten Finish at National Chess Tournament 2025!

On Monday, the Academy took three chess teams to Bristol Grammar School to compete in the highly competitive National Chess Tournament featuring 38 teams from across the Southwest. This event provided a fantastic opportunity for several players to make their tournament debut for the Academy, gaining valuable experience in a high-level setting.

Despite facing tough competition, our A and B teams secured impressive top-ten finishes, showcasing their strategic skills. The squad, consisting of Gigi, Tom, Bryn, Adam, Isaac, Edward, Riley, Henry, Leo, Jaden, Dennis, and Freddie, displayed maturity and an excellent understanding of the game.

Throughout the tournament, all players listened carefully to the advice of more experienced teammates and demonstrated remarkable improvement in their gameplay. Their dedication and teamwork contributed to the Academy's strong overall performance.

A huge well done to all the players for their efforts and achievements!

For those interested in honing their chess skills, our Chess Club continues every Tuesday at lunchtime in W6 under the guidance of Mr. Skeen. Players of all abilities are welcome to join.