The 16th Nantong Primary School Intellectual Games commenced on May 11 in Chongchuan, drawing 370 young participants from 16 teams throughout the city who competed for championships.

The event featured five main categories: Go, Chess, Gobang, Chinese Chess, and International Checkers. Throughout the exciting matches, the young participants relished the excitement of strategic play while enhancing their independent thinking and problem-solving abilities.

This intellectual game has evolved into a prestigious city-wide event, providing a high-quality platform for young talents to showcase their abilities and engage in friendly competition.

Nantong's educational sector is witnessing a surge in chess-related activities, as more schools are integrating these programs into their specialized curricula, enhancing the city's overall quality education initiatives.

Primary school students engage in the Go competition at the intellectual games in Chongchuan, Nantong. [Photo/Nantong Daily]