Patience vs pace!

Arson won’t put a stop to the Bay of Plenty Rapid Chess tournament this year, with players coming from up and down the country to take part in the competition tomorrow, February 25.

In the entire 16 years it’s been held, re gutting the tournament venue is the only thing that’s halted the chess players and pieces in their path.

“Last year there was an arson at the Masonic Centre venue so that’s the only thing that’s stopped us,” says tournament organiser Caleb Wright of Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club.

Playing since 1988, Caleb will show o his A Grade level skills at the tournament this Saturday, February 25. “To be a good player you’ve got to have some patience, calculation, strategy, and you’ve got to use common sense as well. You can take some risks but not be too reckless.” e chess games played this weekend will be quick rather than hours long. “ ey start with 25 minutes each then there’s a bonus ve seconds every time players make a move.” If you know the art of the black and white squares, get along! Read more on page 9. Photo: John Borren.

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