AISB Chess Team Scores Major Wins

Written by Mr John, Chess Coordinator

The weekend of 31 May – 1 June marked a major achievement for chess at the Australian International School Bangkok (AISB), with standout performances both on campus and at a competitive interschool tournament.

On Saturday, 31 May, AISB held its internal chess championship. Axyl Taylor clinched the title of AISB Chess Champion with a near-perfect score of 4.5 out of 5.

AISB Chess Champion 2025, Axyl from Y1 Cassowaries

Laromir followed closely in second place with 4 points, while Mako Tonegawa took third with 3.5 points.

2nd Place - Laromir from Y5 Osprey

Third Place - Mako from Y4 Red Backs

Ten students competed, including seasoned players and promising newcomers, making for a highly competitive tournament that tested strategic thinking, focus, and endurance across all matches.

The following day, seven AISB students represented the school at a large-scale chess tournament at KIS International School, with over 100 participants across multiple age groups. Axyl dominated the Under-7 division, winning all six matches to take first place.

Thanks to strong individual results, the AISB team placed third overall, earning a team trophy—a remarkable outcome considering the size and calibre of the competition.

A special mention goes to Axyl, who played 11 games over two days, finishing with 10 wins, 1 draw, and no losses—a truly outstanding effort.

Congratulations to all players for their focus, resilience, and impressive results on the board.