Joe wins chess trophy

Joe Frias has won the open division first place trophy recently at the Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Chess Club tournament.

Coming equal second was Keith Farrell and Noel Maguire.

First Division was won by Les Porter with Bill Hoseman winning second prize.

The tournament was the result of a round robin played during April which took the 11 Ettalong Chess Club players five weeks, with two games each Saturday.

Chess Club president Lorraine Delaney said there was a great spirit of civility and friendly rivalry combined at the event.

"I feel greatly encouraged by the good spirit which pervaded the whole recent event," Ms Delaney said.

It is expected that a similar tournament will be held in September.

The award ceremony was conducted at the Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club.

Press release, June 22 Lorraine Delaney