Scholastic Team Chess set for next month

Chess Enterprise has opened registration for its 19th Annual Scholastic Team Chess Tournament, which takes place at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology on June 2 and 3.

The two-day event brings together the nation's best young players to determine the top Under-8, Primary/Preparatory and Junior High school-based chess teams.

Based on the trend established in recent years, over 200 primary and secondary-school students are anticipated to vie for the 2018 trophies. All eyes will be on the defending champions - St Catherine High School, St Andrew's Preparatory School and Under-8 champions Hillel Academy, who will be seeking a hat-trick of wins.

This year, participating schools are being allowed a maximum of 10 teams (3 players and 1 reserve per team) in each category. The registration fee is $6,000 per team. Schools are required to be members of the Jamaica Chess Federation (JCF), or to ensure that each student on their team has at least a six-month membership with JCF.