| Fall 2010 |
Lesson - TBD |
Congrats to all who played in the Elem & Middle School State Championships on 4/24/10!
Middle School Individual Results here
State Elementary Champs Results here
Last lesson class on 5/2 was on Tactics - how to find them and how to keep your position safe.
Anna showed how to take advantage of tactics when the position presents it and prevent them from happening to you.
Quad tournaments were held on 4/18; Matthew won a close section 1 with 2 points and Nicola and Ryan tied for first with 2 1/2 points each in a balanced section 2. Results and updated ratings are posted here.
Format of rated Quad tournaments:
Rated 'Quads' (4 players grouped according to rating, playing 1 game each vs. the others in the Quad). Grades K-12 & Adult. Chess-themed and other Prizes to winner of each Quad.
Please RSVP/register in advance by email/phone, check-in onsite by 5:45pm for Quads and make payment when you arrive. Most Quads will be over by 8:00pm; higher rated ones could last until 8:30 or 9:00pm.
Cost - $15 by cash or check
Back on 1/17 Bruce held Quad Tournaments...he enjoyed seeing everyone again for the first tme and quite awhile, and hopes to be back again to host when he's back in town on a Sunday night again. Section 1 was a 3-way tie between Dino, Wesley & Matthew; Section 2 was swept again by Adam, Section 3 saw Alex win all 3 games, and Tyler swept the 6-player Section 4 with Vivek & Rithvik tied for 2nd. All results are posted here.
--Bruce Kovalsky










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WGM Anna Gershnik
Guest Instructor Sep 2009-May 2010