• CHESS

Westerford Chess

Pupils can select Chess as an additional sport. We have between 40 and 50 chess players who challenge each other for the top spots on the internal ladder in order to obtain a coveted spot in one of the three teams that participate in the Southern Suburbs Chess League. We are proud that the first and second teams are consistently among the top performers in the league. Pupils must attend at least one practice a week and be available to play matches on Friday afternoons should they be included in a team. We regularly participate in tournaments and players are actively encouraged to try out for the Western Province Teams. We are proud to have a few players each year who compete at a provincial, national and even international level. Our very knowledgeable coach, Tane Ressell, is an Old Westerfordian who plays chess provincially and for the UCT team.

MS SUNEEN LAING

HEAD OF CHESS

Contact Details:
sl@westerford.co.za

MR TOLLIE OPPERMAN

CHESS TEAM MANAGER

Contact Details:
to@westerford.co.za

Match Days, Times and Venue
Kit Required
Number of Teams
League Played

Fridays

No specific kit required. Players are required to join lichess.com for online practice and tournaments

We currently have 3 teams

Southern Suburbs Schools Chess League

Chess Practice Times

PRACTICE: TUESDAYS
TIME: 14h30 – 15h45
VENUE: YELLOW 6

PRACTICE: WEDNESDAYS
TIME: 15h00 – 16h15
VENUE: YELLOW 6

Sport Disclaimer

Every pupil participates in both summer and winter sports. Grade 8 pupils have to play a team sport in their Grade 8 year.
Fixture days and times are subject to change up until the point that they are played. Please check these regularly.

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Telephone: 021 689 9154 • Email: admin@westerford.co.za
Address: 220 Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700