Checkmate! Die Ruiter learners make chess history
Three talented young players qualified for the Gauteng Chess Championships.
Laerskool Die Ruiter is beaming with pride after three of its learners made history by qualifying for the Gauteng Chess Championships.
Taye Kaldine (13), Daniel Nkhoma (13), and 11-year-old Kgosi Menyatsoe performed exceptionally well at the D12 Chess Tournament on May 17 at The King’s School West Rand and will compete on August 1 at Barble Hall in Benoni.
“They have made history in the school, and it’s a first for Laerskool Die Ruiter to have three learners qualify for the Gauteng championships,” coach Hennie Kruger said.
The trio also earned their D12 colours, which is a testament to their hard work and dedication.
The school’s chess programme has been a success, with initially 33 learners who took on the challenge. The first competition took place earlier in May at the Roodepoort Cluster, and only seven individuals qualified to make the D12 team.
Hennie praised all the learners who took on the challenge, especially the three who made it to the top.
“We’re extremely proud of them,” he said.
With this achievement, Laerskool Die Ruiter is solidifying its reputation as a hub for young chess talent.
