Lesson and Standings

For those interested in competing, there is a tournament coming up this Saturday.
WHO: Anyone can go, though I recommend a rating of 300 or more.
WHEN: Nov 18, 9:00 - 2:00  maybe a little longer if you need to hang around for awards
WHERE: Metcalf Middle School in Burnsville. 35E s. to Diffley w. just past Cedar
WHAT: Play in grades 4-6, 7-9 or Girls. All will play 4 or 5 games - no elimination.
HOW: If already an SCA member, register on-line at schoolchess.org or if new at the door by 8:30am on Saturday.
HOW MUCH: Cost $22-24 plus $5 for lunch or bring your own.
WHY: It's fun! Hope to see some of you there.

Next one is Dec 2 at Metcalf again. Let's try for a big, fun, turnout!
For a complete schedule of tournaments see www.schoolchess.org

Today we went over the hurdles worksheet
learned the Scandanavian Defense or Center Counter
We learned about pins
    a) look for two big pieces in a line
    b) attack the pinned piece
    c) leave that pin on and make your opponent squirm under the pressure

Top worksheet score = 10. Congrats Nick and Gere 

I added some new players and dropped 3 that haven't been here in a while.

Rank	Name	Nov 15
1	Henry	750
2	Miles	725
3	Isaiah	712
4	Oscar	700
5	Luke	557
6	Niko	548
7	Jaden	543
8	Owen	432
9	Shakti	333
10	Christian	296
11	Jack	263
12	Tom	230
13	James	230
14	Nick	213
15	Ellyanna	211
16	Derrick	208
17	Gere	189
18	Tyler	177
19	Patrick	171
20	Nolan	166
21	Ben	164
22	Catey	149
23	Quinn	141
24	Naomi	137
25	Winston	119
26	Ellie	110
27	Isaac	101
28	Zach	100
29	Sahasra	100
30	Davis	100