Kavin Vignesh (9OBR) participated in a Chess Power Champions Trophy individual event during the long weekend at Alfriston College.

The Champions Trophy is the ultimate individual battle to find the best chess players in New Zealand, and it is highly challenging. Every player in this event has had to qualify first by achieving one or more outstanding results throughout the year.

Kavin qualified, got an opportunity to play in the Open division (the toughest category) in the National Finals for High School Students and secured a Merit award.

What an excellent effort. Congratulations, Kavin!