After the fourth round of the chess tournament there is still everything to play for. Ben Macnamara (year7, Wisden), Alex Field (year 7, Hawking) are still in joint first place joined this week by year 5 Westwood student Curtis Oldroyd  who has been impressing people with his tactical game.  His success is even more remarkable as he has only recently learnt to play.  Ronan Love (year 7 Hawking) is in second place with 9 points but has a game in hand as he is still to play Zak White (year 11,Ada) who on 6 points with two games to play is still in with a chance to get back into the lead.   Matthew Holder (year7, Wisden)( Louis Ayres (year 6, Mrs Harpers class, Westwood) and Abby Howes( Mrs Lilley’s class, Westwood) are not far behind on 8 points and, with 9 points still to play for in their last three games, are still all able to qualify for the regional round of the national competition.

It is not too late to take part in the tournament so see Mr M. Field or come along on Thursday after school in the Library to join in.  Everyone is welcome from grandmasters to beginners.