Gift Idea

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.

Nov 19

Rank	Grade	Name	19-Nov
1	2	Travis	637
2	4	Addi	417
3	2	James	274
4	4	Robert	267
5	3	Caitleen	254
6	2	Gus	250
7	2	Erick	229
8	3	Audrey	160
9	3	Margot	141
10	2	Mia	140
11	3	Max	136
12	2	Kellen	136
13	4	Dean	129
14	4	Leon	128
15	4	Milla	115
16	2	Brandon	108
17	1	Chrissy	107
18	3	Marclouis	105
19	1	Dexter	105
20	1	Jose	105
21	1	Edward	105
22	3	Sadie	100
23	3	Elijah	100
24	2	Camden	100
25	1	Zoe	100

Tournament Results

Name   W L D Bef Aft Chg Merit
Travis 3 2 0 614 638 +24  27    Travis earned his silver medal.

Nov 12

We learned the King and Queen checkmate.
1. Push the King to the edge of the board.
2. Put your queen safely in the second row from the edge, trapping the king against the wall
3. Bring your King over to guard the checkmate square.
4. Checkmate with the queen in the "kiss of death" square.

Name	Rating
Travis	614
Addi	412
James	259
Robert	247
Gus	233
Erick	224
Mia	136
Max	131
Leon	128
Audrey	125
Dean	119
Kellen	115
Brandon	115
Zoe	115
Julian	110
Milla	110
Margot	110
Marclouis	105
Camden	105
Chrissy	102
Sadie	100
Dexter	100
Jose	100
Favor	100

Tournament Results with Photo

Congratulations to Travis Tressler who won 4 chess games and lost only 1. He placed fourth out of 32 2nd graders and brought home the 4th place trophy.


His rating went up from 563 to 608.