Lindsay Garrick is Shetland Junior Chess Champion

19 September 2015

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Fifteen of Shetland's finest junior chess players converged on the Shetland Museum last Saturday to contest the Inksters Shetland Junior Chess Championship. After five hard-fought rounds Lindsay Garrick of Aith emerged victorious with a clean score of five straight wins, closely pursued by Duncan Burgess of Sandwick and Maks Inkster of Scalloway on four points. Maks, who is ten years old, also carried off the prize for the highest-ranked primary school player.

Lindsay Garrick receivesthe Championship Trophy and winner's cash prize from Brian Inkster.

Duncan Burgess (2nd equal), Lindsay Garrick (1st), Maks Inkster (2nd equal) and Brian Inkster (sponsor).

Well over half of the contestants were under 12, which bodes very well for the future of chess in Shetland. The standard of chess was high, as was the enthusiasm of the players and the courtesy of their parents and guardians, leading to what the Chief Arbiter called “the most enjoyable chess tournament I have ever controlled”.

The Chief Arbiter also said "Shetland chess owes a considerable debt of gratitude to Brian Inkster of Inksters Solicitors whose sponsorship and hard work made this tournament happen.  Long may his involvement continue!"

In addition, there was a groundswell of enthusiasm for the resumption of the Shetland Chess Club’s weekly meetings.  It is expected that the club will resume operations before Christmas.

You can listen to the BBC Radio Shetland coverage of the tournament here: BBC Radio Shetland - Junior Chess Report 2015

I recall saying this last year too but when I grow up I want to be a law firm like @inksters & sponsor chess tournaments.

— Veep (@PrincessofVP) September 12, 2015

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