Champion chess player Tristan
LINDEN – Young Tristan Kadenhe from Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School has his National Colours in chess.
Chess is a thinking game and it sure came easy for 14-year-old Tristan Kadenhe, who has National Colours in chess.
Tristan only started playing chess about two years ago.
U14s.
He was introduced to coach and mentor Corno Klaver who urged him to learn the intricate game of chess.
”Chess is a thinking game which I like. It also helps a lot with my school works because it teaches you to take your time and think five moves ahead simultaneously,” said Tristan.
In 2014, Tristan competed in the Chess Nationals where he ranked second out of about 40 to 45 players from all over the country.
He says,”I got colours by playing well and consistently throughout the year. The board then selects you based on your performances and wins.”
”I practise a lot but I enjoy soccer. My favourite team is Arsenal and next year I hope to play rugby at Roosevelt High,” comments
Tristan.
Mother of Tristan Pauline Kadenhe comments, ”I am very proud of my son.”
He will be competing in the 2015 nationals for chess on 3 January in Kimberley.
Details: Corno Klaver, coachhakia@gmail.com
