Young chess players shine at contest
CHESS players from Broadclyst Community Primary School almost swept the boards at the English Riviera Chess Tournament.
James Royle, 10, came second in the under 12s tournament with Adam Batten, 10, a close third.
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Young chess players Tom Trott, Joe Gabriel, Adam Batten, Ben Newman, Adam Tregale, Olly O'Hara, Jack Searle, James Royle, Nathan Smeath, Reece Whittington, Georgia Brimbleconbe, Tia Nilies, Oli Fowles MARTIN WHITHAM EE021008_MW03_03
But the school's under 10s cleaned up with Tomas Trott and Jo Gabriel sharing joint first place and Oliver Fowles coming fourth.
Teacher and chess coach Charles Warren said: "All of the Broadclyst players have qualified for the prestigious London Tournament at the end of the year and our talented players are aiming to achieve individual honours at the Devon Championships in December."
The tournament took place at Churston Ferrers Grammar School, near Brixham.
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