During Week 46, between the 10th and 15th of November, the House Committee, collaborating with the Chess Club, will organize the SIS House Chess tournament.

The rules of the competition are simple. The competition will happen during the morning (9:35-9:50 for grades 6 and 7, 10:35-10:50 for grades 8 to 12) and lunch break (12:00-12:30 for grades 12:50-1:35 for other grades) between the 10th and 15th of November in the Atrium. Appear on the competition day, play against players from different houses, and earn house points. Extra points will be awarded to players who wear their house colors. Regardless of win or loss, each game will bring points for your house, so the more games, the better. Below is some essential information about the competition.

Information about the competition

• When: Between Nov 10 and 15th for all 5 days during the morning (9:30-10 for grades 6 and 7, 10:30-11 for grades 8 to 12) and lunch break (12:30 to 1:45).
• Where: Atrium on the 2nd floor.
• Around 10 boards will be present in the Atrium.
• Play a game with someone from a different house. 
• Report the results to the house table. 
• Players get 3 points for wins, 2 points for draws, and 1 point for loss for their house.
• Extra points will be awarded to participants who wear their house colors.
• Points for each house will be summed up.
• The house with the most points will win.
• Five medals will be awarded to the players in the winning house who contribute the most, and certificates will be given to all participants in the winning house.

Competition Rules 

• No touch move.
• Respect each other.
• Handshakes before and after each game.
• Have fun and enjoy the game!

Feel free to appear on the day and participate in this competition to showcase your intellectual prowess on the chess board. Ask Yebum ([email protected]) any questions about the competition. No sign-up is required. Appear, play, and enjoy.