High School Chess Report Term 3

Interschool chess has come to a close at our campus for this year.  Term 3 was busy with many tournaments. Mr Evans and Mr Humber oversaw their weekly competitions, the young gentlemen pushed through hardships and endeavoured to improve, which they did greatly. Across eight tournaments, our Pimpama students proved they have the will to reach new heights. 

Some notable students include Deni Hamade, the most curious student, and Emilio Zengoski, whom Mr Humber feared greatly in battle. Brandon Tan, Steven Xu, and Isaac Lee also raised the heat of the battle, consistently taking their place on the podiums. The chess team couldn’t be more proud of the effort all students put in during Term 3, whether they received a medal or not. All students improved not only their chess ability but also their attitude. The sportsmanship between all players rose through the roof, and we are extremely excited to bring these students along to future tournaments against opposing schools. 

James Triguero and Nathan Samuel also showed immense improvement, climbing the ladder over the weeks. These gentlemen displayed what determination looks like in the face of adversity, not stopping at roadblocks, but seeing them as challenges. While we can’t write every name down, so many of the students in Pimpama Chess have succeeded not only in their chess accomplishments but also in their sportsmanship. At Pimpama we are extremely excited to see how the students use chess to further their faith in God. 

Ultimately, Pimpama High School Chess has proven to become more competitive every week. The King’s Annual Grand Prix is coming around in Term 4, and needless to say, the Pimpama Campus is going to bring its A-Game. We can’t wait to work with you in the future. 

God Bless,
The Chess Team