Chess Club

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  photograph by Raffles Photography and Art Club, Year 1-4

   

  Raffles Institution Chess Club is an interest group comprising International Chess, Chinese Chess and Weiqi players. The club has consistently performed well in national competitions, with players going on to represent Singapore to participate in international events. Weekly club training sessions are also held, catering to seasoned competitors and casual players alike. In addition to regular training for members, the club also organises the annual Inter-house Chess event as well as the Year 1 Chess Tournament.

  Achievements and Highlights

  East Asian Youth Chess Championship 2016 U20: 6th Place
  
  68th National Schools Individuals Chess Championships 2016 B div: Individual 1st
  
  68th National Schools Individuals Chess Championships 2016 C div: Individual 1st
  
  10th Hwa Chong Mindsports Championships: Team 1st Placing & Gold Award; Individual1st Placing& Gold Award
  
  Raffles Cup National Chinese Chess Competition 2016: 3rd
  
  21st Annual Char Yong Cup Chinese Chess Competition: Individual 5th&8th
  
  National Schools Chinese Chess Competition - Jointly organised by Fo Guang Shan (SG) and Singapore Chess Federation: 4th
  
  6th HDBank Cup International Open: Individual 51th&57th
  
  7th Penang Heritage City International Chess Open: Individual 38th &57th

  Teacher Mentors

  Ms Cheng Lee Cherh
  leecherh.cheng[at]ri.edu.sg

  Ms Kuo Ching-I
  chingi.kuo[at]ri.edu.sg