--- title: 'Crowned Champs' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/crowned-champs' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/crowned-champs.md' date: '2026-09-03' description: 'Junior Blitz Chess Champion Crowned This week, a talented cohort of junior students displayed exceptional tactical skill, quick thinking, and sportsmanship in the Junior Blitz Chess Competition. The venue was buzzing with energy as aspiring chess players battled for top honours. Throughout the tour…' --- Crowned Champs Jnr Chess Blitz ![jnr chess](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/1/2/0/0/9/120096b62a1444124b15f825b964472551ea4d9f-jnr-chess.jpg "jnr chess") # Crowned Champs Thursday, 3rd September 2026 at 3:40pm #### Junior Blitz Chess Champion Crowned This week, a talented cohort of junior students displayed exceptional tactical skill, quick thinking, and sportsmanship in the Junior Blitz Chess Competition. The venue was buzzing with energy as aspiring chess players battled for top honours. Throughout the tournament, Lucas Cheals and Rohan Kumar delivered standout performances in pool play, both demonstrating remarkable composure and strategy to earn their places in the grand final. The championship match was a tight affair, with both finalists trading precise moves in a hard-fought battle. Ultimately, Lucas Cheals secured the victory to be crowned champion. Congratulations to Lucas on his impressive win and Rohan on an outstanding run. Both players showed remarkable skill and grace throughout the competition. Navigate - [ Home ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/) - [ About Us ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/about-us) - [ Enrolment ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment) - [ Learning ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/learning-areas) Contact Contact us: [https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact\_us](https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact_us)Green Bay High School 143 - 161 Godley Road, Green Bay Auckland 0643 New Zealand PO BOX 80002 | | | |---|---| | Tel | [+64 9 817 8173](tel:+6498178173) | | Absences | [Ext. 234 or press ‘1’ (one)](tel:+6498178173,234) | | Email | | | CONTACT US | [https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact\_us](https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact_us) | For contact details of individual staff, including Year level deans, please navigate to our [staff directory](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/about-us/staff) Kōtuitui Community Green Bay High School is proudly part of the Kōtuitui community of learning, a learning network of 12 West Auckland schools. To learn more about the Kōtuitui community please click [HERE](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/community/kotuitui). [![Kotuitui Community of Learning](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/user/themes/gbhs/images/kotuitui.svg)](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/community/kotuitui) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Term 3 2026](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026.md) - Previous: [Community Support](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/community-support.md) - Next: [Dance Expo](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-3-2026/dance-expo.md)