24 February 2023, Issue 1148
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, fire 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.
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The chess games played this weekend will be quick rather than hours long. “They start with 25 minutes each then there’s a bonus five 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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WHAT’S ON @ FEB 25
Playing since 1988, Caleb will show off 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.”
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