Callies U/19 Chess sign off with silver in D2 League and a proud Gauteng Top Schools debut

Yolandi Botes
Sep 23
2 min read

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Hoërskool Carletonville’s U/19 Chess Team wrapped up a rewarding season marked by consistency, growth and grit. On the local front, the team finished 2nd in the D2 League, capping months of disciplined preparation and sharp match play.

In August, Callies made their first-ever appearance at the Gauteng Top Schools Championship, placing 23rd of 31 participating schools, an important benchmark that sets the stage for future progress at provincial level.

Why this season matters

Competitive consistency: regular podium-level results in league play
Provincial exposure: valuable experience against Gauteng’s strongest school teams
Player development: measurable gains in openings, time management and endgame technique

Thank you

A heartfelt word of thanks to Mrs Christine Zevenster, whose dedication and planning underpinned the team’s improvement throughout the season. Appreciation also to our parents and supporters for steadfast encouragement at every fixture.

What’s next

Off-season focus shifts to opening repertoires, tactics circuits, and rapidplay scenarios to build decision-making under time pressure, aimed at converting close boards into match points in 2026.

Well played, Callies, checkmating limits and raising standards.

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