Brothers honoured for excellence in chess – Phoenix Sun – Phoenix Sun

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A gala dinner was recently hosted by the Department of Sport and Recreation KZN and the KZN Sport Confederation to acknowledge the achievements of two young chess stars, 12-year-old Virginia Preparatory pupil, Arav JugreeArav Jugree, and his brother, nine-year-old La Lucia Junior Primary pupil, Abhay.

The young La Lucia residents both received their KZN colours and South African colours for chess. Arav is the current under 13 KZN Chess champion.

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The brothers recently represented South Africa in the African Youth Chess Championship in Accra, Ghana. The duo have both been playing chess since the age of four.

They said that in chess you have to work hard to overcome your opponent so winning is a rewarding feeling.

The sport also promotes analytical thinking which they feel helps with subjects like maths and science. The young chess stars intend on continuing to develop their skills and competing internationally.

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November 26th, 2021
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