Congratulations to Aryan Polakhare who won the first ever Intercollegiate Speed Chess Competition which took place on the 26 October at Barker House Farm. There was a great turnout for the event, with a total of 36 players competing in teams of four from all nine Colleges, including Graduate College.

1 - Furness

2 - Fylde

3 - Bowland

4 - Lonsdale

The winner of the event wins a £50 Lewis Chessmen chess set.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to take part, and to the Chess Society who helped support the College Managers and Inter-collegiate Competitions Co-ordinator for this first event.

Pictured is Aryan with the second place winner, Andrei from Fylde College.