Fairfield youngsters celebrate prestigious chess challenge win

FAIRFIELD Prep School in Loughborough is celebrating a landmark achievement after its chess team won first place at the prestigious Primary Team Chess Challenge, held at the University of Nottingham.

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This victory marks the first time in the School's history that Fairfield has brought home the national trophy.

The competition is structured around regional events held during the school year, with winning teams advancing to a national final.

Organised by the English Chess Federation, the National Finals brought together the top primary school chess teams from across England and Wales, including St Paul's School, Kings College Juniors, Westminster Under School, Redhill Prep and others.