Stephen Perse Students Crowned East Anglia Chess Champions
Published on 12/05/25
A team of six talented chess players from Stephen Perse School have emerged as the East Anglia Regional Champions in the English Schools' Chess Championship. The decisive final match took place against Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form in Norwich.
The Stephen Perse team, consisting of Ruben E (Year 11), Haytham S (Year 8), Andrew L (Year 13), Gabriel N (Year 11), Bethan C (Year 9), and Chevonne H (Year 9), travelled by train to compete in the away fixture. Their strategic prowess resulted in an impressive four wins, one draw, and only one loss across the six matches.
This overall victory secures Stephen Perse's place in the prestigious National Finals of the English Schools' Chess Championship, which will be held in Nottingham in June. The school community is celebrating this significant achievement and looks forward to supporting the team as they compete at the national level.