Chess Club

Since the revival of the chess Club in 1944 the members have been anxiously waiting for match-size sets to reappear on the market. It was hoped that they would be available for the 1946 season, but they were delayed until well over half-way through the season. As a result the members had to bring their own sets for practice and club nights. It is hoped that next year we will be able to start the year with proper facilities.

Three teams were entered in the Wellington Chess League competitions, one each in the A,B and C grades. The a grade team succeeded in carrying off the championship for the first time in the history of the College by a substantial margin, despite the fact that our champion, R.G. Wade, was able to play only two games, before leaving for England to compete in the British Championship. Unlike last year, when the A team lost its chance of the title through its weak "tail," this year the team was more balanced, and was clearly the best all-around team in the competition.

In the match against Working Men's Club, V.U.C. are certain of drawing and may possibly win on adjudication.

The B and C Grade competitions are not yet finished. The B Grade team has been rather unfortunate in losing two matches by a narrow margin, but has been well beaten in the other matches played. The C Grade team is doing better and at this stage appears to have good chances of winning the grade.