Riverdale Primary School learners checkmate in Richards Bay

The all-female team enjoyed the challenge and the outin

August 16, 2018

Danielle Greaves Less than a minute

Estcourt's Riverdale Primary School chess team strategises about their next move at a chess tournament in Richards Bay.

Riverdale Primary School’s chess team celebrated Women’s Day, sharpening their strategies in a chess tournament hosted by the Umlathuze Municipality Chess Association.

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The tournament was held at the Board Walk Inkwazi Shopping Centre.

The all-female team enjoyed the challenge and the outing.

A grade six learner from Esigodlweni in Riverdale Primary School, Owami Malinga won third position.

The chess association awarded special prizes for the best players and most creative dresser.

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Each participant received a certificate and goodie bag.

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August 16, 2018

Danielle Greaves Less than a minute

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