Fairlop Chess Club - 'Centre of Excellence'

Our school Chess Club has been highlighted as one of the best places in the country to learn and play the game!  We have been made a 'Centre of Excellence' by the English Chess Federation.

Last week, we played a match against another school who are a listed centre - Knights of Gidea Park Junior Chess Club.  This nine-a-side contest was a tense time!  We took the first round, but they came back to take the second, finally the match was a draw and we all received a medal.  Fairlop hope to make this tournament an annual event.

Our Chess club meets every Monday evening between 4.00 - 5.00 pm and is run by Richard Harding, our Chair of Governors.  Did you see our photo in the Ilford Recorder last week!