Seven Jeppe High School for Girls chess players were selected to play in the district chess finals, which took place on May 20.
The u-15 team comprised Anuluk Ramjan, Kristen Low Yeun and Chiara Cotumaccio.
The u-18 team consisted of Mahima Vandayar, Tafadzwa Makhuza, Pumi Dube and Genevieve Bonus.
In the u-15 section Anuluk placed third in the district and Kristen came fifth.
Mahima was the overall winner and received a trophy and a gold medal; Tafadzwa placed second and received a gold medal.
Pumi came fourth and received a yellow ribbon medal, while Genevieve came sixth and received a brown ribbon medal.
Following their success, the chess champs will compete in the next round of the district finals set to be played on May 27.
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