Tournament schedule for LDMS Knights is below. CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFO!
Nov 1- WSCF K8 Championship - Holy Trinity - a great place to start your tournament career! We'll have a team for this one for sure!
Nov 8-9 - USCF - Wisconsin Junior Championship - Must be registered USCF- see Mr. Seghers- best for more experienced players. In Oshkosh, two days, Sat and Sun. Reid and Evan are going so far, anyone else?
Nov 15 - WSCF - Goodrich Elementary - WSCF tournament, both WSCF and USCF divisions, grouped by skill level.
Nov 22 - USM Chess Club (University School of Milwaukee) - USCF but scholastic- this is a great tournament from the new WSCA (www.wscachess.org). This would be a great tournament to get a USCF rating for, to allow you to be in other USCF tournaments in the future!
Dec 6 - Mequon Scholastic Chess Club - WSCF - Mequon - Map it! - Info
Dec 13 - St. Thomas More High School - WSCF - St. Frances - Map it! - Info
Dec 20 - Messmer High School - WSCF - Milwaukee - Map it!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Congrats to Reid!
Congratulations to Reid Seghers, who took first place in the under 1600 section of the Southwest chess club spookhouse chess event last Thursday. Reid took 2 out of 3 in the event, including a hard-fought draw against the tough Sarfaraz Muhammad.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
NEXT: Nov 1 WSCF K-8 Tournament!
1st Annual WSCF K – 8
Contact Mr. Seghers at 262-679-4051 or seghers@gmail.com to register!!!
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
N50 W35181 Wisconsin Ave.
Okauchee, WI 53069
(262) 567-0669
Format: K–3, K-5 and K- 8 divisions, Wisconsin rated, 5 round Swiss, G30.
WSCF membership not required. Rounds 1 and 2 may be G20 or G25.
Awards: K–3: Three Team Trophies. Individual trophies to top 5 players; and medals to all
K–5: Three Team Trophies. Individual trophies to top 5 players; and medals to all
K-8: Three Team Trophies. Individual trophies to top 3 players; and medals to all
Award Ceremony begins around 4:00.
Entry: $10 per player for advance registration, $15 on site registration
Check-in from 7:45 to 8:45. Round 1 begins at 9:30 or before. Players not checked in by 8:45 will begin play in round 2. Please check in as early as possible. For advance registration, register online at www.wisconsinscholasticchess.org before midnight on October 30th. Registration fee will be paid at the tournament. Make checks payable to Holy Trinity Lutheran School. Coaches and parents only at registration table, please. Coaches, please do not register until all of your players have arrived.
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Meals: Breakfast and Lunch available for purchase on-site.
Supervision: At least one designated adult supervisor must be present at all times during the tournament
to oversee your school’s team, or individual participants who are in K through 8th grade.
Bring: Pencils, chess sets and clocks if you have them. Chess boards and other chess items will be
available for purchase on site.
Questions: WSCF at webmaster@wisconsinscholasticchess.org
Chess Notation: Chess notation required in all USCF divisions and in all WSCF divisions with students over 3rd grade.
Contact Mr. Seghers at 262-679-4051 or seghers@gmail.com to register!!!
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
N50 W35181 Wisconsin Ave.
Okauchee, WI 53069
(262) 567-0669
Format: K–3, K-5 and K- 8 divisions, Wisconsin rated, 5 round Swiss, G30.
WSCF membership not required. Rounds 1 and 2 may be G20 or G25.
Awards: K–3: Three Team Trophies. Individual trophies to top 5 players; and medals to all
K–5: Three Team Trophies. Individual trophies to top 5 players; and medals to all
K-8: Three Team Trophies. Individual trophies to top 3 players; and medals to all
Award Ceremony begins around 4:00.
Entry: $10 per player for advance registration, $15 on site registration
Check-in from 7:45 to 8:45. Round 1 begins at 9:30 or before. Players not checked in by 8:45 will begin play in round 2. Please check in as early as possible. For advance registration, register online at www.wisconsinscholasticchess.org before midnight on October 30th. Registration fee will be paid at the tournament. Make checks payable to Holy Trinity Lutheran School. Coaches and parents only at registration table, please. Coaches, please do not register until all of your players have arrived.
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Meals: Breakfast and Lunch available for purchase on-site.
Supervision: At least one designated adult supervisor must be present at all times during the tournament
to oversee your school’s team, or individual participants who are in K through 8th grade.
Bring: Pencils, chess sets and clocks if you have them. Chess boards and other chess items will be
available for purchase on site.
Questions: WSCF at webmaster@wisconsinscholasticchess.org
Chess Notation: Chess notation required in all USCF divisions and in all WSCF divisions with students over 3rd grade.
Update Oct 21 2008
This week, we divided into two groups- tournament beginners, and tournament veterans.
The vets played openings, until a player was up a "piece" (knight, bishop, rook, or queen). Each player was awarded one chess point for each opening-game "won."
The beginners had some instruction, then joined the same opening game exercise, practicing on opening tactics to achieve advantages (or minimally, equality) while avoiding the traps that sometimes bite beginners!
See you next Monday! Let me know if anyone either NEEDS a ride or can GIVE a ride! Thank you.
- Mark Seghers
The vets played openings, until a player was up a "piece" (knight, bishop, rook, or queen). Each player was awarded one chess point for each opening-game "won."
The beginners had some instruction, then joined the same opening game exercise, practicing on opening tactics to achieve advantages (or minimally, equality) while avoiding the traps that sometimes bite beginners!
See you next Monday! Let me know if anyone either NEEDS a ride or can GIVE a ride! Thank you.
- Mark Seghers
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Evan Takes First Place at Southwest
Congratulations to Evan Seghers, who took First Place in the U1600 division of the Southwest Chess Club! Results
Evan took 3.5 out of 4 possible points to become the top finisher! In the process, Evan boosted his USCF rating from 1366 to 1419.
Reid Seghers also did well, taking 2 out 4 including a great victory against the 1200+ rated Alena Huang. Reid also raised his USCF rating and is ready to go crashing thru the 1000 barrier!
Evan took 3.5 out of 4 possible points to become the top finisher! In the process, Evan boosted his USCF rating from 1366 to 1419.
Reid Seghers also did well, taking 2 out 4 including a great victory against the 1200+ rated Alena Huang. Reid also raised his USCF rating and is ready to go crashing thru the 1000 barrier!
USCF: Spook House Action
USCF Rated Players: Check it out: 3 Quick Games in one Night!
Southwest Chess Club. Layton State Bank, Broad St., Greendale, 7PM Thu Oct 23
Spook House Action: October 23
3-Round Swiss: Game/29 Minutes (G/30 possible if enough players).
USCF Rated. EF: $5 members, $7 others. (½ Point Bye available for
only first round if requested prior to round) TD is Becker; ATD is
Fogec/Wright.
Southwest Chess Club. Layton State Bank, Broad St., Greendale, 7PM Thu Oct 23
Spook House Action: October 23
3-Round Swiss: Game/29 Minutes (G/30 possible if enough players).
USCF Rated. EF: $5 members, $7 others. (½ Point Bye available for
only first round if requested prior to round) TD is Becker; ATD is
Fogec/Wright.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Chess Team Update!!!
We had a good meeting on Monday from 3-4 and we are meeting again next Monday.
This Monday, we spent most of the class playing chess. I walked around to determine the various skill levels of the players on the team. This was very helpful.
Next Monday, we will be dividing the class into two sections. One section will focus on beginning concepts- movement of pieces, castling, etc. The other section will focus on advanced tactics. The key point to our players right now - DONT GET DISCOURAGED! Chess is a very complex game. Our sequence for the class is 1) learning the game, 2) Getting past the opening- many tricks and traps to learn, then 3) it's all about TACTICS- seeing what will happen if you move here, then they do that, etc., without moving the pieces.
RIDE SHARE: We have 1 opening in ride share after school- possibly more. Please let me know if there are 1) kids who would LIKE to attend chess class but need a ride, or 2) parents who can bring 1 or 2 kids home after class. This is greatly appreciated!!
Chess tournaments resume in NOVEMBER! The time is now to practice!!!
Thank you.
Friday, October 10, 2008
NO CHESS FOR LDMS at Port Washington
Due to competing priorities for LDMS Chess players (football!), we will not be attending the Port Washington WSCF event as a team. Thank you!
- Mr. Seghers
- Mr. Seghers
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Port Washington this weekend!
Hello Chess Parents and Players,
While we had a tough go of things at the very difficult New Berlin Open last weekend, we had some good wins and ties. A big GIANT welcome to promising new tournament player Howard Tan!!! In his first tournament, a very difficult tournament against some of the top players in Wisconsin, Howard fought very hard and played very slowly and intelligently, earning a draw against a tough 900+ rated player! Howard "forked" his opponent's King and Rook, threatening both at once... when the player moved out of check, Howard took the rook to earn the draw!
This weekend there is a good WSCF (scholastic) tournament in Port Washington, WI. Here is the link again with information: Thomas Jefferson WSCF Tournament
This tournament is at Thomas Jefferson Middle School on 1403 Holden St. in Port Washington. There is a K-5 Division and a K-8 Division. PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER by calling 414-379-7401 this week, or by emailing me at seghers@gmail.com - I will handle the team registration. I have to get kids registered by THURSDAY to save us $5 per kid. Advance registration is $10. Check-in from 7:45 to 8:45. Round 1 begins at 9:30 or before.
USCF vs. WSCF: We recommend that children begin their tournament play in a WSCF (Wisconsin, school vs. school) tournament rather than a USCF (US, open, all ages) tournament which tend to have tougher players overall. Then, once they are comfortable, they can expand their horizons and join USCF tournaments.
Chess club resumes next week Monday from 3-4pm in room 419. We have a parent who volunteered to give RIDES to children who may need one! Two spots open! In our next class, we will have open play for half of the class this time. We will also cover opening concepts.
Thank you!
Mark/Mr. Seghers
While we had a tough go of things at the very difficult New Berlin Open last weekend, we had some good wins and ties. A big GIANT welcome to promising new tournament player Howard Tan!!! In his first tournament, a very difficult tournament against some of the top players in Wisconsin, Howard fought very hard and played very slowly and intelligently, earning a draw against a tough 900+ rated player! Howard "forked" his opponent's King and Rook, threatening both at once... when the player moved out of check, Howard took the rook to earn the draw!
This weekend there is a good WSCF (scholastic) tournament in Port Washington, WI. Here is the link again with information: Thomas Jefferson WSCF Tournament
This tournament is at Thomas Jefferson Middle School on 1403 Holden St. in Port Washington. There is a K-5 Division and a K-8 Division. PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER by calling 414-379-7401 this week, or by emailing me at seghers@gmail.com - I will handle the team registration. I have to get kids registered by THURSDAY to save us $5 per kid. Advance registration is $10. Check-in from 7:45 to 8:45. Round 1 begins at 9:30 or before.
USCF vs. WSCF: We recommend that children begin their tournament play in a WSCF (Wisconsin, school vs. school) tournament rather than a USCF (US, open, all ages) tournament which tend to have tougher players overall. Then, once they are comfortable, they can expand their horizons and join USCF tournaments.
Chess club resumes next week Monday from 3-4pm in room 419. We have a parent who volunteered to give RIDES to children who may need one! Two spots open! In our next class, we will have open play for half of the class this time. We will also cover opening concepts.
Thank you!
Mark/Mr. Seghers
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