Walkington – Champions…Again!
Walkington Chess Club will have to expand their trophy room with another first place in the local summer league. This follows on from their triumph to win the winter 4 board first division.
In the final match of the summer season Mike Brookes & Chris Matthews both secured draws, then wins from John Andrews & Malcolm Hara ensured a 3-1 victory over St Andrews, which was enough to clinch the title. In June 2007 Walkington Chess Club were presented with the Hull & District Chess Association RP Ross 4 Board Division 1 Trophy, just edging out Bridlington. It is a great achievement for a small club.
Furthermore, the return of John Andrews saw him presented with the HDCA Division 1 Player of the Year Award. Alas, team captain Mike Brookes narrowly missed out the Individual Knock-out trophy, losing in the final.
The new winter season begins in October and we are looking for new players to join the fold, we are also planning a Walkington Chess Tournament over the year for all members.
We are looking forward to the new winter league & cup competitions – our home matches are played Upstairs at the Village Hall – we would like to encourage new players or re-ignite lapsed players.
If you are interested in getting involved to play for fun, learn more and or play competitively please
get in touch.
Chess for Children
If you would like your child to learn how to play chess or would like to find out more please get in touch, as we are planning regular training sessions over the coming year.
There will be chess training & encouragement for children over the coming season for Juniors (so anyone aged between 6 and 16) – so if you would like to learn to play or simply learn more about the game please get in touch. Regular sessions will be held.
The educational benefits of chess are enormous, plus learning and playing the game can help boost a child’s develop in many ways – developing skills of mathematical calculation, concentration, developing strategies, boosting self-esteem, patience, taking responsibility for your own actions, literacy, & improving memory. Chess encourages self-assessment, healthy competition & teamwork. It is the ultimate mind sport!