On Sunday, Eltham sent two teams to compete in the National Schools Chess competitions held at Eton College. Both squads delivered impressive performances, often facing higher-rated opposition.
The A Team won two out of five matches, while the B Team secured three wins from five. With nine of the twelve players drawn from the Lower School, Eltham Chess looks set for a strong future.
A Team: Yash (Year 8), Amber (Year 7), Victor (Year 13), Ayaan (Year 7), Benno (Year 7), Sasha (Year 7)
B Team: Nivaj (Year 8), Jonny (Year 11), Isabelle (Year 8), Anna (Year 7), Ethan (Year 10), Richard (Year 7)