Chess is an extramural activity offered during the winter terms at SACS Junior.  It is a code in which competition is based not on age groups, but on ability. All boys from Grade 3 to Grade 7 who are able play chess are welcome to join.  Our league includes several schools in the area. We play matches on Friday afternoons and also have fun mini- tournaments during the season.  We are fortunate to have experienced coaches who are able to assist the boys to improve their games.

Chess is a game of strategy. It encourages and trains a player’s concentration.  It has been proven that playing chess may have a significant positive effect on success in Mathematics – an encouraging reason for your son to consider playing chess at school or at home!

Over the years SACS Junior has been proud to produce a number of SA chess champions. We are fortunate to have Daniel Barrish (Gr 4) as our no.1 board player at the moment.  Daniel is the current SA U10 champion – a title which he has held for three consecutive years – a first in SA Chess.  After winning the All Africa U10 title in 2009, Daniel was also awarded the title of FIDE Master and is the youngest person to hold this title.