Chess News
Updated at February 15, 2012 12:29
The seventh annual trivia night to benefit the Linda Russ Memorial Fund for Chess was held this past Saturday at Crossroads College Prep. The participants answered questions, shared good food and good times, and bid on wonderful items in the silent auction. In total, the event brought in over $5700 to support the school’s chess program.
Howard wishes to thank all the chess players and their families who worked before, during, and after the event to make this year’s trivia night a success. Special thanks go to Clarence Dula for reading the questions this year, Jodi Granok for her expert organizing assistance, and Rich Moore for the extra time he spent helping us set up.
High School Team Advances to Eastern Championship
Crossroads College Prep defeated Vianney B by a score of 26.5-3.5 to win the Eastern semifinal match. They will play on February 15th (today) at home against Metro. The winner of that match will play in the League Championships on February 22nd.
Upcoming Saturday Tournaments
All tournaments indicated below are $12 and require current USCF membership (available on-site or in advance through http://www.uschess.org/.) Please note that USCF dues have gone up by $2.
February 25 – Chaminade
March 10 – Jefferson City, MO State Championships
April 12-16 – National Scholastic Championships, Minneapolis, MN
Important: players must compete in three tournaments plus the Missouri State Championships to travel with the team to Minneapolis. Weekday matches count as 1/3 of a tournament.
Middle School Chess Ends February 23rd
Two weeks remain in the Gateway Junior League, held each Thursday afternoon at Wydown Middle School. We will depart school at 4:00 p.m. There is no cost to play. Parent drivers kindly requested.