Nghe An has 2 silver medals in chess

(Baonghean.vn) – Despite facing many strong opponents, Nghe An chess athletes have excelled, bringing home 2 silver medals in the men's singles and team events for the 17-18 high school age group.

The owner of the precious silver medal in men's singles is athlete Tran Nguyen Lan (student of Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted). Up to now, Lan has been attached to chess for 10 years, starting from curiosity, love since childhood and gradually growing into a passion without realizing it.

Tran Nguyen Lan was also the pair with athlete Nguoi Thanh Duy (student of Le Viet Thuat High School) and their good coordination brought the Nghe An team the second silver medal.

Athlete Tran Nguyen Lan (blue shirt) and athlete Ngu Thanh Duy (white shirt) try to "untangle" the chess game after the match.

Like Tran Nguyen Lan, athlete Nguy Thanh Duy is a familiar name in many chess tournaments in the province and youth tournaments in the country. Before achieving high results at this Phu Dong Sports Festival, the medal list of these two athletes was quite thick.

Teacher Nguyen Van Nga - in charge of the Nghe An chess team said: "At this year's Phu Dong Sports Festival, the Nghe An chess team, although having the advantage of competing on the "home field", still encountered many difficulties because the group consisted of "tough" opponents. Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang... are localities with rich traditions and achievements in chess, with systematic and professional investment. The athletes of the Nghe An team have made great efforts and up to this point, the achievements are 2 silver medals and 2 bronze medals.

In the following competition days, Nghe An delegation hopes to win 1 individual or team gold medal in the standard chess category, high school boys age 17-18 and another gold medal in the advanced category.

2 athletes talk with teacher Nguyen Van Nga (standing in the middle) after the competition.

Up to now, on the chess medal tally, the HCM City delegation is leading with 40 medals, including 12 gold medals; followed by the Hanoi delegation with 33 medals, including 10 gold medals. The Nghe An delegation is in 8th place with 2 silver medals and 2 bronze medals.

Phuoc Anh