Singapore emerged overall champions on the back of sterling individual and team performances with a tally of 9 gold, 8 silver and 9 bronze medals.

NUS High’s Terry Chua in the Open U-17 and Daniel Chan of ACS Independent in the Open U-15 are Singapore’s newest World Chess Champions, and the team medals won in the Open U-17, Open U-15, Girls U-13 and Open & Girls U-9, and Open & Girls U-7 auger well for the prospects for our young talents.

Mr Teo Ser Luck, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, gave away the prizes.

The 10-day championships, organised by Singapore Chess Federation and co-hosted by Teck Ghee Community Club, ended today with the departure of all foreign players and delegates.

For medal tally, please click here to download file, or visit official website at www.worldschools2008.blogspot.com.