During Term 3, Week 8, the Miami SHS Chess Championships were held over 3 consecutive lunchtimes.  This annual event saw twenty of the best Miami chess players vie for the title of Miami SHS Chess Champion. This year there was a tie for first between, Year 11 Keane Furge and Year 9 Chris Roussakis on 5/6 for the top spot so a playoff tie breaker had to be arranged. Each player won a game on the first day of tie breaks.  The next day the two talents met again with Keane emerging victorious after their fourth tie break match. The top Year 7 student was James Lee who took 3rd place overall finishing on 4.5/6. 

Do you want to play some chess at Miami SHS?  Why not join in the fun during Term 4 as we look to hold the 2nd Annual Teacher Vs Student Chess Battle in the Barn and see if the students have what it takes to hold onto the title they won in 2020!!

Matt Smith

Chess Coordinator