Izaiah Solomon in Grade 9 learner of Somerset West Curro has been passionate about chess since primary school and has continued to grow and improve his skills in high school. He recently had an outstanding achievement asthe captain of the Steinitz Chess Club u.18 team, which clinched the Cape Town Junior Chess League u.18 A Division Champions title. The event brought together about 80 teams from various schools and chess clubs. This impressive accomplishment is a testament to his exceptional skills and leadership abilities, as well as the team’s dedication and teamwork. We are excited to see where his chess journey takes him next!