Ratings after Dec 7, 2011

I was hoping for slightly higher test results, but it confirms my confidence in my rating systems. Everyone performed within 150 points of their rating, so everyone gained a few points. I think the biggest gains from the test were made by Frank, Albin and Monte.

Like all things in life, if you really want to become good at something you must put a lot of time into it. If you want to move ahead faster than those around you, you must put in extra time and effort, not just 1:45 on Wednesdays. My two suggestions for improving: 1) Save the worksheets and go over the problems until you thoroughly understand the principles then play out the resulting positions, and 2) play more chess.

Hope to see some of you at Metcalf on Jan 7, 2012 - our first (and last) practice before the state grade level championships on Feb 25 at Capitol Hill. Put those on the calendar.

FHMS

First Name	Rating
Thomas	888
Mace	679
Ben	503
Monte	481
Frank	455
Dan	370
Alex	350
Phillip	346
Hunter	340
Andrew	324
Oliver	312
Gabe	282
Vic	260
Albin	235
Christopher	190
Maureen	161
Tommy	156
Keighvin	131
Jill	113
Lendale	111
Jake	111