Tournament Schedule Has Changed
Changes marked in red. If you want to come to a tournament, just show up with about $30 at 8:15 at the school where the tournament is being held.
Jan 4 Sandburg M.S., Golden Valley (Special double-bug section)
Jan 18 Pilgrim Lane, Plymouth M.S. (5 person team vs team)
Feb 8 Zachary Lane Elem. Plymouth
March 21 Grade Level Championships (Teams of 3) Pilgrim Lane M.S.
April 18 M.S. Championships Pilgrim Lane, Plymouth M.S.
May 2 Robbinsdale M.S. Elementary (K-6) Championships
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Tournament Results
Name 1 2 3 4 5 Bef Aft Chg
Maize W L L W L 646 624 -22
Chase L W L W L 508 505 -3
Chase received a bronze medal for having
won 10 games in tournament competition.
Maize W L L W L 646 624 -22
Chase L W L W L 508 505 -3
Chase received a bronze medal for having
won 10 games in tournament competition.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Tournament Saturdday
Tournament Saturday
(The list I had today was several weeks old)
WHEN: Saturday Dec 7, 2019 from 8:15 to about 3:00
WHERE: Metcalf M.S. in Burnsville
WHO: Anyone pre-school to 12th grade. You will play other children in your same grade.
HOW: To register show up before 8:30 with $22 and money for lunch.
WHY: Have fun, make new friends, earn awards.
Do I have to "make the team"? Nope, not in chess. You are automatically on the team.
If I lose do I go home? No, you'll play 5 games.
What if I lose m first 3 games? You'll play against someone with the same record.
HOW MANY GAMES WILL I WIN? If it's your first tournament, your goal is to try to win 1 game.
HOW MANY GAMES WILL I WIN? If it's your first tournament, your goal is to try to win 1 game.
For more information, look up www.schoolchess.org or call coach Bill at 651-451-8412
Ratings(The list I had today was several weeks old)
| Grade | Rank | Name | 5-Dec |
| 5 | 1 | Maize | 662 |
| 5 | 2 | Chase | 508 |
| 7 | 3 | Silas | 388 |
| 8 | 4 | Boomer | 320 |
| 8 | 5 | Jackson | 308 |
| 8 | 6 | Aidan G | 231 |
| 8 | 7 | Antonio | 217 |
| 6 | 8 | Johnny | 216 |
| 6 | 9 | Cole | 215 |
| 6 | 10 | Myles | 197 |
| 8 | 11 | Dylan | 176 |
| 7 | 12 | Cooper | 145 |
| 7 | 13 | Mark | 144 |
| 6 | 14 | Drew | 134 |
| 7 | 15 | David | 110 |
| 8 | 16 | Xander | 108 |
| 8 | 17 | Martice | 100 |
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Mid-term Exams
Chess Sets
At this time of year, I usually put in a group order and order chess sets like the ones we use at chess club. I usually get a good discount by ordering bulk, frequent customer, split shipping, etc. Includes vinyl and cloth roll-up board, pieces with extra queens, large carrying case with handles, sleeve for board and zippered compartment for pieces. Cost is usually $12 to $14 which is better that the $20 if you ordered yourself or $40 at a store. Send me an e-mail at gemshein@hotmail.com if you'd like one.
Tournament
Chase and Boomer each gained some rating points at the last tournament and won some games.
Let's put together an 8th grade team: Silas (playing up a grade), Jackson and Boomer. Those 3 are rising to the top. I'm not sure how well the rest of you would do, but if you enjoy playin and don't mind losing, you might have a good time at a tournament and it's one of the best ways to improve.
When Dec 16 Register on-line or at the door by 8:30 Awards around 3:00
Where: Metcalf M.S. Burnsville 35E to Diffley west to Cedar
How much: $22 (only $20 if you're already a member) plus lunch or lunch money
Why? Have fun, earn awards, make friends
See www.schoolchess.org for more details.
Test Results
Everyone outscored their ratings except Maize who had the highest rating.
the way I scored it was 50 points per problem with partial credit on some problems for good, but not the best, answers. Since everyone starts at 100, I added 100 to your test score. Your rating moved 10% closer to your exam score.
Top scores: Boomer, Silas, Jackson, Chase and Maize.
Top gains: Boomer, Silas, Jackson, Dylan, and Drew
At this time of year, I usually put in a group order and order chess sets like the ones we use at chess club. I usually get a good discount by ordering bulk, frequent customer, split shipping, etc. Includes vinyl and cloth roll-up board, pieces with extra queens, large carrying case with handles, sleeve for board and zippered compartment for pieces. Cost is usually $12 to $14 which is better that the $20 if you ordered yourself or $40 at a store. Send me an e-mail at gemshein@hotmail.com if you'd like one.
Tournament
Chase and Boomer each gained some rating points at the last tournament and won some games.
Let's put together an 8th grade team: Silas (playing up a grade), Jackson and Boomer. Those 3 are rising to the top. I'm not sure how well the rest of you would do, but if you enjoy playin and don't mind losing, you might have a good time at a tournament and it's one of the best ways to improve.
When Dec 16 Register on-line or at the door by 8:30 Awards around 3:00
Where: Metcalf M.S. Burnsville 35E to Diffley west to Cedar
How much: $22 (only $20 if you're already a member) plus lunch or lunch money
Why? Have fun, earn awards, make friends
See www.schoolchess.org for more details.
Test Results
Everyone outscored their ratings except Maize who had the highest rating.
the way I scored it was 50 points per problem with partial credit on some problems for good, but not the best, answers. Since everyone starts at 100, I added 100 to your test score. Your rating moved 10% closer to your exam score.
Top scores: Boomer, Silas, Jackson, Chase and Maize.
Top gains: Boomer, Silas, Jackson, Dylan, and Drew
| 1 | Maize | 646 |
| 2 | Chase | 494 |
| 3 | Silas | 380 |
| 4 | Jackson | 288 |
| 5 | Boomer | 269 |
| 6 | Antonio | 208 |
| 7 | Johnny | 207 |
| 8 | Aidan G | 198 |
| 9 | Myles | 197 |
| 10 | Cole | 197 |
| 11 | Dylan | 158 |
| 12 | Cooper | 137 |
| 13 | Drew | 136 |
| 14 | Mark | 131 |
| 15 | John | 119 |
| 16 | David | 115 |
| 17 | Xander | 114 |
| 18 | Martice | 104 |
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Tournament Results
Name W L D Bef Aft Chg Merit
Chase 2 2 1 469 491 +22 12 Chase earned his bronze medal
Boomer 1 4 0 190 213 +23 1
Chase 2 2 1 469 491 +22 12 Chase earned his bronze medal
Boomer 1 4 0 190 213 +23 1
Thursday, November 7, 2019
PINS
Today awe went over the worksheet on hurdles and skewers.
Then we learned about pins and worked on a worksheet.
Then we learned about pins and worked on a worksheet.
Chase on his way to 2.5 points out of 5.
Next tournaments Nov 16 and Dec 2 - both at Metcalf Middle School in Burnsville.| Grade | Rank | Name | 7-Nov |
| 5 | 1 | Maize | 639 |
| 5 | 2 | Chase | 449 |
| 7 | 3 | Silas | 240 |
| 8 | 4 | Jackson | 209 |
| 8 | 5 | Antonio | 206 |
| 6 | 6 | Myles | 184 |
| 8 | 7 | Boomer | 162 |
| 6 | 8 | Cole | 155 |
| 8 | 9 | Dylan | 151 |
| 8 | 10 | Aidan G | 147 |
| 6 | 11 | Johnny | 147 |
| 8 | 12 | Xander | 120 |
| 8 | 13 | John | 119 |
| 7 | 14 | David | 115 |
| 7 | 15 | Mark | 113 |
| 6 | 16 | Drew | 101 |
| 7 | 17 | Cooper | 100 |
| 18 | Martice | 100 |
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Tournament Results
5th grader Chase Tressler had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses to finish in 19th place out of 30 competitors.
Chase raised his rating by 33 points to 430.
Chase raised his rating by 33 points to 430.
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