All Rimaskóli chess teams earn spots on winners' podium

The National Primary School Chess Team Championship for grades 1-4 was held at Rimaskóli on Saturday, March 8. Rimaskóli fielded three chess teams in the competition, and all three secured positions on the winners' podium. Each chess team consisted of four participants plus alternates. Twenty-two chess teams and approximately 100 children gathered to compete for their respective schools.

Seven rounds were played in the school's gymnasium under optimal conditions.

Rimaskóli's A team delivered an outstanding performance, missing first place by only half a point. The team earned 22 points, just half a point behind Hofstaðaskóli from Garðabær. These two teams faced off in the first round where Garðabær won 3-1. The Rimaskóli boys nearly overcame this deficit by the tournament's conclusion. Alexander Leó, Sævar Svan, Mikael Máni and Patrekur comprised this formidable chess team.

The B team claimed the B division awards while the C team secured the C division awards.

Elsa María, Sævar Svan and Mikael Máni all won individual board prizes at the second, third and fourth boards, respectively.

These exceptional results reflect the students' tremendous passion for chess.