RISING chess star EleanorHapeshi is planning her next move, to Romania to represent England.

Twelve-year-old Eleanor has been picked to represent the country at the World Schools Individual Championships which attracts top international players.

Eleanor, a year seven pupil at The Kings School in Gloucester, started playing chess aged three against her dad.

She said: "I was speechless when I heard I had been selected. I am very excited but also nervous.

"My mum will be travelling with me."

Kevin Thomas the school's chess coach said: "Although only 12, Eleanor has a keen intelligence and plays a dynamic game."

She's also training by playing chess via email against the school's head teacher