TOURNAMENT!!!

WHAT? Chess Tournament on Saturday Feb 11 at Metcalf Middle School in Burnsville. 35E S to Diffley then west to Cedar. Metcalf is just west of Cedar. Find out from your parents if you can go and can get a ride.

WHO? If your rating is 400+  I'd encourage you to go. It will be fun! If you're under 400, you can come but it will be difficult. You'll play only other students in your same grade.

HOW MUCH? Fee is $22 ($20 for Aidan, Isaiah, and Oscar) + lunch ($5).

WHEN? Register at 8:30 Done at about 3:00.

WHAT TO EXPECT? You'll play 5 games (maybe only 4 in 7th and 8th). Each game can last up to one hour - 7th and 8th may be a bit longer. I'll be there to help you know what to do. You'll play someone with the same record as you. So for example, for round 4 if you are 0-3 you'll play someone else who is 0-3.
My guess as to results based on rating:
<400      0 to 1 game
401-600 0 to 2 games
600-800 1 to 3 games
800-1000 3 to 4 games
1000-1200 3 to 5 games
In any case, this year we probably won't win any awards. We're here for a challenge, to improve, to have fun, and maybe set some goals for next month or next year.

Merit points from previous tournaments Oscar 7.5, Aidan 6.75, Isaiah 1

Name	1-Feb
Aidan	736
Isaiah	606
Miles	576
Oscar	506
Grant	487
Henry	456
Niko	431
Torben	355
Jack L	343
Jackson	357
Jaden	368
Christian	268
Luke	250
Jack C	190
Zeke	167
Kiran	144
Jeremiah	129

Blitz Results

Congratulations to the winners of the blitz tournament!
Ribbons will he handed out next week.
First - Aidan
Seond - Henry
Third - Jaden
Fourth - Miles
Fifth - Torben

Name	25-Jan
Aidan	721
Isaiah	620
Miles	565
Oscar	506
Grant	487
Henry	451
Niko	410
Torben	358
Jack L	343
Jackson	339
Jaden	330
Christian	268
Luke	254
Jack C	190
Zeke	167
Kiran	144
Jeremiah	129

Jan 18

Important tournaments coming up: (these are what we've been preparing for all year)
(If you've gotten your rating up to 400, you qualify and should come)

Feb 4 at Zachary Lane Elem. in Plymouth
Feb 11 Grade Level Championships (Need 3)
Mar 11 Jr High Championships (Need 3 or 4?)
April 9 K-6 Championships (Need 4)

Aidan	711
Isaiah	620
Miles	558
Oscar	506
Grant	487
Henry	444
Niko	405
Torben	351
Jack L	343
Jackson	339
Jaden	323
Christian	268
Luke	249
Jack C	190
Zeke	167
Kiran	144

Upcoming Tournament

Tournament Saturday Jan 14 at Metcalf Middle School in Burnsville.
Cost is $22 (or $20 if you're already a member of SCA) Registration ends at 8:30.
Play in either the regular section or get a partner and play in the double bug section

Important tournaments coming up:
Feb 11 Grade Level Championships (Need 3)
Mar 11 Jr High Championships (Need 3 or 4?)
April 9 K-6 Championships (Need 4)

Name	11-Jan
Aidan	696
Isaiah	598
Miles	573
Oscar	506
Grant	456
Henry	413
Niko	394
Jack L	344
Torben	342
Jackson	322
Jaden	310
Luke	230
Jack C	190
Zeke	167
Kiran	144
Jeremiah	129

Jan 4 Ratings

Tournament Saturday at Metcalf middle School in Burnsville - easy to get to
What time? 8:30 to 2:00 or 2:30
Cost? $20 ($22 if you are new to SCA tournaments) + lunch or lunch money (they sell pizza, pop, chips, fruit, hot dogs, etc). Have a great time with friends on Saturday! Hope to see you there!

Aidan	703
Isaiah	582
Miles	552
Oscar	506
Grant	463
Henry	388
Niko	363
Torben	338
Jack L	330
Jaden	310
Jackson	305
Christian	268
Luke	189
Jack C	187
Zeke	167
Matthew	160
Kiran	148
Jeremiah	124