I divided the class into two sections - 1st timers and those who were in chess in the fall.
We meet in room 142 from 3:20 until 5:00. Note the change in location!
Beginners learned why Bishops, Queens and Knights belong near the middle of the board, while rooks are happy on the edge. We learned why you have to be careful if you are moving your queen to the same color square as your king is on.
Advanced players learned the intricate secrets the King vs King and Pawn ending. Hopefully you learned about the safety zone, opposition, distant opposition, the magic 6th rank.
If you advance the pawn to the 7th rank with check, you will ______
If you advance the pawn to the 7th rank without check, you will ______
Tournaments
Register online or in person before 8:00 It will last until about 2:00 Cost $24. No elimination. For more information see SchoolChess.org There is a one-time $2 membership fee if you've never played in an SCA tournament before. Bring your own lunch or buy lunch there (pizza, hot dogs, fruit, donuts, pop, etc.)
If you'd like to try competing in a Tournament here are some opportunities:
Sat March 19 Plymouth Middle School Indiv or team if we have 2-3 in the same grade
Sat April 9 Plymouth Middle School - Mid. Sch. Champ. Need 3+ for a team
Sat-Sun May 7-8 Robbinsdale M.S. Cost $38 K-6 Champ. 4+ on a team Fun!
Sat May 28. Zachary Lane Elem. Top 16 players from May 8 have own section
Ratings
| Leo | 275 |
| Ben | 266 |
| Owen | 242 |
| Warren | 201 |
| Elliot D | 171 |
| Elliot P | 105 |
| Henry | 105 |
| Molly | 105 |
| Saakar | 105 |
| Amisadal | 100 |
| Victor | 100 |
| Evan | 100 |
| Nikolai | 100 |
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