Second grader Drew Justice, member of the Whitefield Chess Team, will compete this weekend in the World Youth Championship in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Ninety-four Americans are competing in various divisions in the tournament, which draws players from over 95 countries around the world.
Drew will be competing against 170 players in his division. He qualified for the tournament when he won all seven matches in the K1 division of the 2013 Supernationals where Drew became National Co-Champion.
Drew is the only chess player going from Georgia; the Georgia Chess Association sponsored Drew by giving him a $500 stipend towards the competition.
“We are so proud of Drew and his world-class accomplishment," said Jeannie Brostrand, Lower School principal.
“Chess is one of the most powerful educational tools available to strengthen a child’s mind.” – Dr. Peter Dauvergne