"Let the games begin."
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WOLMER’S BOYS, MEADOWBROOK AND CAMPION LEAD IN SCHOOLS CHESS

Wolmer’s Boys, Meadowbrook and Campion took the lead in their respective Zones as the preliminary rounds of the UNION BANK/GLEANER National High Schools Chess Championship continued on Thursday.

KINGSTON ZONE (ZONE 1) RESULTS

In Zone 1 action at KC on Thursday, Wolmer’s Boys turned back St. Georges College 3-1. Winning for Wolmers were, Marlon Moore on Board 2, Mario Watson on Board 3 and Timothy Mitchell on Board 4.

On Board 1, the highly rated Wolmers Captain Malaku Lorne was surprised by Charles Russell of St. Georges, in what is easily the best match of the tournament so far. From the start, Russell had Lorne under pressure until the latter succumbed after almost three hours of battle, giving St. Georges their consolation point.

STATHS came from behind to defeat Camperdown 3-1, through victories on Boards 1 through 3, from Oneil Lewis, Casroy Muir and Duane Bernard respectively. Oliver Grace secured Camperdown’s sole point on Board 4 against STATHS Captain Alanzo Watson.

In the other match for the day, Charlie Smith were lucky to eke out a 2.5-1.5 victory against Wolmer’s Girls. Play continues next Thursday in Zone 1 with Camperdown up against Charlie Smith, KC vs St. Georges and the top of the table clash between Zone leaders Wolmer’s Boys and second place STATHS.

KINGSTON ZONE (ZONE 1) STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 2

Wolmer’s Boys          6/8
STATHS                  4/8
Charlie Smith            3.5/8
Wolmer’s Girls           3.5/8
Kingston College       3/4
St. Georges College   3/8
Camperdown            1/4

ST. ANDREW ZONE (ZONE 2) RESULTS AFTER ROUND 2

In Zone 2 action at Campion College on Friday, Meadowbrook and Campion took a share of the lead of the Zone with similar 4-0 drubbings of St. Hughs and Meadowbrook Girls respectively.

Ardenne rebounded from their loss to Meadowbrook High last week to defeat Calabar 3-1.

In the day’s other match, Merle Grove faltered to the end after taking a 2-0 lead but managed to scrape by Campion Girls 2.5-1.5.

Play in Zone 2 continues next Friday with a top of the table clash between Meadowbrook High and Campion College. Other matches included, Merle Grove vs Calabar, Ardenne vs Meadowbrook Girls and St. Hughs vs Campion Girls.

ST. ANDREW ZONE STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 1

Meadowbrook High       7/8
Campion College          7/8
Ardenne                     4/8
Calabar                      4/8
Campion College Girls    2.5/8
Merlgrove High             2.5/4
St. Hughs                   1/8
Meadowbrook Girls        0/4

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