From Martin Jones, Pembrokeshire Chess Club

Another fantastic evening of Junior chess held at Kensington Court Milford Haven on 18th November when both clubs junior sections played three times half hour games. Big thank you to Jason Garcia and all the parents for travelling down to play and to all the players from both sides.

There were 16 children including 3 girls which is great to see. The teams were evenly matched and there was some excellent competitive play by all. The majority of the games were decided in the latter/end game stage and in all honesty most could have gone either way. It was great to see everyone enjoying themselves making new friends  and learning from their experiences.

Big shout out tour Pembrokeshire parents who provided tea, coffee, squash and various refreshments to keep the energy levels high at the same time as the games were being played Young Henry Burton played Jason and benefitted from the coaching after the game. Henry entered the West Wales Open over the weekend, his first Open and came away with an impressive 5/5 points haul.

As a club we are looking forward to travelling to Llanelli for the return Leg early in the New Year.

I can here you all asking who won? It was the players of both junior teams!

Pembrokeshire Team

Osian Griffiths Ysgol Caer Elin

Harry Harling Ysgol Hari Tudur

Sebastian Kummer Neyland Community School

Daarshik Haldar Prendergast  Primary School

Joe Othen Home Schooled

Henry Malone Redhill High

Suki Rose Delyth Ysgol  Bro Penfro

Leon Shum Ysgol Greenhill

Ethan Davies  Broad Haven CP School

Pictured are Ethan and Matteo who played three great games. Da Iawn all.

Anybody interested in playing Juniors or Seniors should contact Martin Jones on 07884384131.