Recently our local area organized a Chess Tournament for Nothern municipalities to join. When I saw the event posted a few weeks ago, I thought "this would be a great opportunity for our recent onboarded students to experience". Thus, I didn't hesitate to inform them right away.
I invited @penflecto, @tomilee, and @kaijen to join, assuring them that all expenses will be shouldered by me. However, only two of these boys pursued.
The tournament just happened the past two days Saturday, December 16 - Sunday, December 17 so better to write about it now than forget it in the future. Well, the guys were pretty much excited. I tagged along and accompanied them to the venue like a doting mother.
We were told the event would start at 8:20 am but I wasn't expecting to officially start at 10 am. It was crazy! I couldn't help but mutter to myself how disorganized and chaotic the start was. Perhaps it was also due to my lack of sleep that I was cranky that morning. There was a lack of chess boards although the organizers required the players to individually bring one, the pairings were posted late, the emcee could not command organization among the players, and there was a lack of manpower to assist the 200+ players. The organizers could have prepared better.
The boys weren't able to play during the first round due to the lack of boards. Regardless of my inner turmoil, they seemed to have fun roaming around, watching the other players' games, and taking photos as well. I bid them farewell to enjoy the rest of the day as I headed back home to rest.
I don't have any knowledge of how these tournaments are done, the rules and regulations, or any advanced moves for the chess pieces. I know the basics of Chess (the names of the pieces and their simple moves) so I asked for bits and pieces of information from @penflecto and @tomilee. It was heartwarming to listen to them and feel their enthusiasm for this sport. And despite the losses they experienced on the first day, they expressed they had fun, regret about wrong moves they made, and joy when they had their wins.
The next day the boys only have a few rounds left. They went ahead early while I waited for @callmesmile and @kaijen to arrive that day. I was donating my old books to her and her students. I didn't anticipate that the boys were ecstatic to know about it and asked for their share as well. I am just now happy and at peace that my books are in people's hands who will take care of them and read them.
We had our lunch at my place which was also the reason why the boys were late for their match later on. We then headed to the venue to support them on their final round. Seemed like @kaijen was having fun as he watched the players while I and @callmesile waited like doting parents for the announcement of winners to commence.
We didn't have our hopes high as there were a lot of good players as the boys mentioned but unexpectedly @penflecto received an award. Safe to say, we had 1 happy kid after that. Still proud of @tomilee as well for the sport he displayed throughout the competition. I know he learned a lot and had fun as well.
Well, I can't for all of you to read their blogs about this experience.
We ended our weekend with a walk at the beach which made me reflect that despite how much I appreciate being a hermit these past months, I appreciate the people whom I made connections with and the moments I shared with them. And this was just one of those moments.
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Ang galing Naman... Congrats guys @penflecto and @tomilee .. ever supportive ka tlga Miss Inday
Thank you @jane1289! Para sa ikakaunlad ng Pilipinas, support tlga.haha
So nice of you to give assistance not just in hive but also in life.
Also its rare for me to see boys interested in books.hehe nakakatuwa.
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Yeah. Never did I expect for these boys to be bookworms. It was heartwarming to see their eagerness for the books and for the tournament.
That’s excellent! Congratulations to the students who gave their all!
This is just excellent my friend. Appreciate your motivational spirit to accompany the children for the chess competition and the charity of your books to safe hands. It is evident from their face that they enjoyed the day to the fullest.
It was also a pleasant experience for me as well. Helps me get out from my home.
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Wow, what a nice activity in your area @indayclara. A lot of chess players were excited to play and win.
True. napugos gud ko gawas sa balay. haha
This is a good one, kudos to you on empowering the kids
Just doing what I can while I can. Thank you!
Yeah, I know right..
Wow! Makaproud! It's giving!
Katawaa nako. Thank you!
This is truly beautiful. Impacting Hivers on Hive and outside of it. A chess tournament is a great way to sharpen young minds. Doing wonderfully, Clara. All the best to you in your endeavours.🤗
Thank you for your kind words! it was a memorable experience.
Wow ...nice they had joined.Thank you for motivating and guiding them @indayclara.That was a very nice exposure and experience. But wait, where are my books? hehe.
Ako na sila gi ingnan na anha na sa imuha mag overnight next year kay wala nako dnhi. hehe.
Hahaha ayaw day..muapas sad mi...
Thank you so much @indayclara for being super supportive especially to our newbies❤️You are always there to inspire and to guide❤️Congratulations @penflecto and @tomilee❤️you are so blessed with @indayclara ❤️
Thank you very much! supportive ta dapat samtang single kay ma afford! haha
Yes,that's the quality of being a good leader❤️Forever we are so grateful to you @indayclara.More power to you and God bles🙏🙏🙏
Amazing!
You chess kids are happily invited to our Hive chess community! They could also participate in our weekly Blitz tournament on Lichess. It is free to join any everybody earns Hive while playing! Check out the announcement on my blog.
Hey @stayoutoftherz! I told the boys to join your weekly tournaments. This would be great for their experience and honing their skills. Thank you!
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STOPI can say that I really like chess, although I don't really have confidence in my abilities
I know chess but I dont have the skills to play it! It's not for everyone. 😆
Congratulations to these students and to the all out supporters @callmesmile and @indayclara 🎉
Miss @indayclara nasuya kos books. Hehhe
Thank you! Next time magharbor ko og daghan books para idonate sa inyuha
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Ohhha sweet... Can have a share of stash, too? Kidding, chess is a really good sport. I still remember how I lost on my first try-outs back then haha.
I should have known. Magopen nlng ko og bookstore. hahaha
Chess is one game I would love to play but I don't know how to play it.