There is perhaps no better game for developing critical thinking skills, concentration and the art of winning or losing gracefully, than chess. Participation in the game is not limited by age, income or educational background; with a good teacher and a chess set, any child can learn to play chess.
During 2019, 71point4 started funding chess extra-mural activities at Impendulo Primary School and at the Nazeema Isaacs Library in Khayelitsha. This extra mural has grown in both success and popularity, owing largely to the dedication of Coach Sidwell Mayekiso from the African Chess Lounge.
The Under 13 Open team from Impendulo Primary School was selected to play in the SA Top Schools Team Chess Competition that took place in Johannesburg from January 9 – 11 2020. They took second place at the competition, out of eight schools. 71point4 and some very generous clients and associates of 71point4 donated funds to enable the team to participate in the competition.