Nimble Minds Chess at Scholastic Chess Team Tournament 2019

Originally posted on 19 May, 2019
Yesterday Nimble Minds Chess Team participated in the annual Bahamas Chess Federation Scholastic Chess Team competition.

The Tournament comprised of several age sections, i.e. Under 10, Under 12, Under 14 and Under 18. Nimble Minds Team played in the Under 18 Section. The Under 18 Section comprised of the following teams:

Queens College (Teams A and B); CR Walker High School; Kingsway Academy High School and Nimble Minds Chess Team. Each team was comprised of four players, boys, girls or mixed boys and girls teams. Two girls qualified to play on Nimble Minds Chess Team, Boards 2 and 4, but one of them opted out of the competition weeks ago.

The tournament followed a round robin format with a time control of Game in 10 minutes (G10). This meant that each player was given 10 minutes on their chess clock to make all of their moves. The venue of the tournament was Tambearly School, Sandyport. Nimble Minds played four matches and had one bye which allowed the team to relax during round 4.
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After five rounds of chess play and many exciting games, Nimble Minds Chess Team completed the tournament in high spirits. After the tournament Nimble Minds Team members said that they enjoyed the tournament and the competition. For their efforts and results the team finished second place in the Under 18 Section. Additionally, a special mention is given to the Board 1 player of Nimble Minds Chess Team who won all four of his games.

All is well that ends well! Queens College Chess Team earned first place in the Under 18 Section. Our student players now return to preparing for end of term and national exams and assessments.

We wish them all the best during their preparations and assessments reminding them that like chess, exam results are better when you prepare for them.

Nimble Minds next chess event is scheduled for the third week in June. A chess exhibition and invitational tournament is being organised. If you are interested in your student chess players or members of your school chess clubs participating then email us at kean@nimblemindschess.org . We look forward to hearing from you.