News and Ratings

Top Test Scores: Thomas 7, Ben 4, Monte, Frank, Tommy B. 3
We have a Thomas, a Tommy B. and a Tommy H. so when you report your scores, make sure I get your last initial.

There is a tournament coming up on Oct. 22. You have to be there by 8:30 a.m. if you register at the door. It will last until about 2:00 p.m. It is way up in Champlin, but if your parents are willing to take you, you could try it. Cost is $16. For complete details, see

www.schoolchess.org

It's tough competition - your goal at your first tournament is to try to win one game.
I had a player who lost his first 15 games in tournament competition, but a couple of years ago he became the U1600 National Champion for Jr. High. So don't get discouraged if you start out slowly.

Thomas Miranda	742	756
Ben Ellison	300	352
Alex Venturi	300	325
Frank Sullivan	300	321
Vic Fischer	300	305
Monte Fischer	300	302
Matthew Friedman	300	297
Hunter Swenson	300	281
Gabe Delmont	300	275
Oliver McEllistrom	300	274
Phillip Varnado	300	258
Luc Kaderlik	300	254
Andrew Keis	100	167
Blake Kinzer	100	142
Mandi Wen	100	130
Tommy Buell	100	117
Albin Swenson	100	116
Jake Wendt	100	111
Maureen Andersen	100	108
Jill Lund	100	105
Tommy Harrity	100	100
Lendale Smith	100	100
Stephen Kasella	100	100