View photos of the WBHS Double Blitz Tournament
Friday 18 October 24: Wynberg Boys’ High School proudly hosted the annual Doubles Blitz Tournament, an event deeply embedded in our school calendar. Wynberg Boys’ High School emerged triumphant, securing the championship for the third consecutive year.
Serving as a somewhat refreshing departure from the normal strategic complexities of the chessboard, this tournament is a much-anticipated opportunity for our boys to unwind and enjoy a lighter side of the game with a faster and more dynamic format.
24 teams from 11 schools competed this year. Notably, Mr Slamang, our arbitrator for the tournament, who is very involved with the wider chess community, revealed last year that our tournament stands as the sole one of its kind in the Western Cape. We are incredibly proud to offer this unique opportunity to our students and neighbouring schools.
The tournament’s distinctive format required teams of two students to represent their schools, engaging in spirited matches against their counterparts. While individual prowess is essential, the strict communication rules between teammates transformed the games into a test of collaboration and synergy. It wasn’t just about how well each player performed individually; success hinged on the teams’ ability to harmonise their strategies.
After six exhilarating rounds, punctuated by a well-deserved snack break, Our winning team, Adam Uhuaba and Attilio Pironi, demonstrated exceptional cohesion and skill, remaining undefeated throughout the competition. This was particularly impressive as they also defeated our current top two players, signaling great things for the future of Wynberg Chess.
Our participants in this tournament represented the very best of Wynberg chess, and all of them will be part of our top chess teams in the coming year. With this strong start, we are confident that our chess teams will continue to achieve great things in 2025.
Wynberg BoysHigh School Chess Teams at the Tournament
A Team: Jake Rowe and Connor Boonzaier (Tied 4th)
B Team: Adam Uhuaba and Attilio Pironi (1st)
C Team: Keean Vassen and Benjamin Budge (Tied 4th )
D Team: Isaiah Rodkin and Noah Bettles (5th)
Final Positions
1 Wynberg Boys’ High School B
2 Rondebosch Boys’ High School A
3 South Peninsula A
4 WBHS C, WBHS A, SACS A, Westerford A, & Reddam A
9 WBHS D
10 Westerford B, St Joseph’s A, Rondebosch B, Oakley House A, Bergvliet A, & Bergvliet B
16 St Joseph’s B, Fish Hoek A, & German International School B
19 South Peninsula B, SACS B, & German International School A
22 Fish Hoek B & Bergvliet C
24 Reddam B
Louis Schultz
Teacher in Charge of Chess
