This is by far the most challenging competition the Singapore Chess Federation has undertaken. Managing approximately 500 players in the Primary Section online, with Zoom cameras and playing on Chess.com. The daunting task of communicating with 30% new players who know next to nothing about chess tournaments and how they are run falls on the shoulders of a very small team. If the COVID-19 situation persists, there is little chance we can see the return of over-the-board chess events taking place for the next 6 to 12 months. Kudos therefore to the SCF team of volunteers that kept the games going and solving technical issues to newbie parents and players alike. BOYS UNDER 09 This is the hottest category in my opinion as it is heavily contested - 83 players from 23 Singapore Schools as the event is not open to non MOE schools. The maturity of the player counts in learning how not to be impulsive and conserving one's stamina in front of the computer screen. Long hours concentrating on...