Congratulations again to the Lake Denoon Knights 5th graders, who rocked Rose Glen, scoring 16 out of a possible 20 points and winning one of the tougher K-6 divisions we've faced with several players over 1000 rating, and several more over 700.
Reid took first place individually in K-6, going 5-0 and edging out the top seed, Sarfaras.
Kolt, Josh and ChrisT also played on our four-person K-6 team. Three of the team finished in the top 8, and all four in the top 18, in the 68-player division.
New tournament journeyman Jacob Glumm was our lone K-8 participant, taking 6th place and just missing a trophy. Jacob has been playing online, and is improving on a daily basis!
Way to go Lake Denoon Knights! You are having a great year.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
State Championship Details for Defending Co-Champs
Please see details below for the state championship next weekend in Oshkosh WI. Most parents are staying at the Comfort Suites in Oshkosh right off 41. 400 South Koeller Street , Oshkosh, WI, US, 54902 Phone: (920) 230-7378. Dorm rooms are also available right at the Gruenhagen center, for either $35 or $25, details below.
Below are tournament details. Just RSVP to me via email (Please do not register on your own) and I will register your child. You can pay me at the event. Please RSVP... Remember, many of our kids are last year's (co) defending state champions! This year it would be fun to try to win it on our own! The kids are on a great run, and not only is this a memorable tournament for them, it is a heck of a lot of fun.
2009 WISCONSIN SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS - DETAILS
March 21-22
The Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Championship is a six-section event open to any Wisconsin high school, middle school, junior high school or elementary school team or individual. Players of all abilities are encouraged to participate.
Please note that USCF membership is not required for this event nor is it USCF rated. USCF ratings will be used for pairing purposes if the player has one. The Junior Varsity, K-8 and K-5 sections will play six rounds. LDMS will have a K-5 and K-8 team.
Game Times: Junior Varsity, K-8 and K-5
Saturday:
Round 1 - 9:30 - Please be there by 830 if you can! We are staying overnight on Fri nite, or you can choose to drive early Sat. Please make sure to FEED your child between 11 and 1145. Limit sugar intake (the corresponding "crash" can affect a child mentally during the longer games). Protein is recommended.
Round 2 - Noon
Round 3 - 2:30 - I recommend a small snack between round 3 and 4, to maintain energy until dinner time!
Round 4 - 5:00 - Expect to be back to the hotel around 7 or 730- remember our kids need to play slow! We can order pizza back to the hotel pool area (this worked GREAT last time), or go somewhere. The Red Robin is nearby.
Sunday:
Round 5 - 9:00
Round 6 - 12:30- Games should be done around 230, then the awards at 3-ish... they're pretty quick. Should get back to Milwaukee by 6 or 630 I would guess.
Below are tournament details. Just RSVP to me via email (Please do not register on your own) and I will register your child. You can pay me at the event. Please RSVP... Remember, many of our kids are last year's (co) defending state champions! This year it would be fun to try to win it on our own! The kids are on a great run, and not only is this a memorable tournament for them, it is a heck of a lot of fun.
2009 WISCONSIN SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS - DETAILS
March 21-22
The Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Championship is a six-section event open to any Wisconsin high school, middle school, junior high school or elementary school team or individual. Players of all abilities are encouraged to participate.
Please note that USCF membership is not required for this event nor is it USCF rated. USCF ratings will be used for pairing purposes if the player has one. The Junior Varsity, K-8 and K-5 sections will play six rounds. LDMS will have a K-5 and K-8 team.
Game Times: Junior Varsity, K-8 and K-5
Saturday:
Round 1 - 9:30 - Please be there by 830 if you can! We are staying overnight on Fri nite, or you can choose to drive early Sat. Please make sure to FEED your child between 11 and 1145. Limit sugar intake (the corresponding "crash" can affect a child mentally during the longer games). Protein is recommended.
Round 2 - Noon
Round 3 - 2:30 - I recommend a small snack between round 3 and 4, to maintain energy until dinner time!
Round 4 - 5:00 - Expect to be back to the hotel around 7 or 730- remember our kids need to play slow! We can order pizza back to the hotel pool area (this worked GREAT last time), or go somewhere. The Red Robin is nearby.
Sunday:
Round 5 - 9:00
Round 6 - 12:30- Games should be done around 230, then the awards at 3-ish... they're pretty quick. Should get back to Milwaukee by 6 or 630 I would guess.
Evan Ties 2100
Evan tied a 2100-rated player at the Southwest Chess club last night in Franklin. Way to go Evan!
In other news (like way back in tiny print next to the softball scores), Mr. Seghers beat a 1228. I had quit playing tournaments for a short time, but I realized that was silly. If these kids can put it all on the line, then I can too. My goal is to get back over 1200 this year, and add 150 points to my rating every year (which means in 10 years of course I will be the next World champion). AHHHhahhahahahahahah....
In other news (like way back in tiny print next to the softball scores), Mr. Seghers beat a 1228. I had quit playing tournaments for a short time, but I realized that was silly. If these kids can put it all on the line, then I can too. My goal is to get back over 1200 this year, and add 150 points to my rating every year (which means in 10 years of course I will be the next World champion). AHHHhahhahahahahahah....
Monday, March 9, 2009
It's the State Scholastic Championship!
The big one (with clickable links): Mar 21st – 22nd - 2009 Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Championships – USCF – This is a very important USCF scholastic tournament- and you don't need to be USCF registered!! See above link for details. There is a K-5 and a K-8 division. Outside of the Nationals, this is the most important tournament of the year! There are 6 games played over two days, Saturday and Sunday. Games are played in Oshkosh, at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Gruenhagen Hall. Please RSVP- we will be staying at the Comfort Suites in Oshkosh, there is a nice pool there and whirlpool, kids pool, free breakfast, etc! PLEASE RSVP!!!!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
LDMS Fifth Graders Best in State
Congratulations to Lake Denoon Middle School Fifth Graders who won the 5th Grade Championship for the Annual WSCF Grade Level tournament yesterday!One of the biggest tournaments of the year, the annual Grade Level tournament allows players to play against other players in their grade. The team of Reid, Evan, Chris, Jason, Kolt, Brian, Rachel, Josh and Zeke beat out prestigious University School and their amazing young Master Sasha (who swept the field at 5-0) by a mere half-point. Reid also took home a trophy for 5th place in individual, 5th grade.
Congratulations also to Jacob, who took home the third place trophy for 8th grade! Willa also participated in the crowded 6th grade section and won 2 out of her 4 games.
Great job Lake Denoon Knights!!!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Chess Classes are on THURSDAYS from now on
Weekly Chess Class is now to be held on THURSDAYS after school, 3-4pm in room 419 (same time and location as before). We WILL MEET THIS THURSDAY 3/5. I can take two kids home, please let me know if you need a ride. Thanks.
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