Author: Dennis Mays
JAMES DEVLIN, LUKE MAASCH, AND ADITYA JEYAKUMAR ARE WINNERS IN THE APRIL SCHOLASTIC SWISS!
Twenty seven students competed in the April Scholastic Swiss Chess Tournament on April 13 in the Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria. James Devlin won clear first place in the premier section with a perfect score of 5-0. Luke Maasch and Aditya Jeyakumar tied for first place in the reserve section with scores of 4.5-0.5. Luke took home the trophy for first place based on tie breaks. Trophies through 7th place were awarded to others. Players who did not receive a trophy can pick up their medals at the club meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 6 – 9 PM. Congratulations to all!
CALDER NGUYEN WINS SPRING CLASSICAL SWISS
Twelve players competed in the swiss section of the spring classical. Calder finished in first place with a perfect 3-0 score. Calder will be competing this weekend in the Minnesota Scholastic K-8 Playoff. The top six in the middle school section of the State Scholastic Tournament will be competing for the right to represent Minnesota at the National Barber Tournament of Grade K-8 Champions which begins in late July 2024 in Norfolk, Virginia. Good luck Calder!
Expert Justin Ricker won the top quad section with another perfect 3-0 score. Congratulations Justin.
FREE APRIL 2024 SCHOLASTIC (K-12) USCF-RATED SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 13.
Five rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. No elimination. All participants will play 5 games. Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Participants will be required to record their moves and use a chess clock. Chess sets and clocks will be provided. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts.
Parent/coach volunteers are needed. Contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com) for more information.
Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top finishers.
Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 201 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Online pre-registration is required to reserve your spot in the tournament. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd33AD-VeUakT5nCucNVcF19XKQf5FNb97WiajyVfD92Rq4wA/viewform?usp=pp_url
Participation will be limited to the first 40 registrants.
Schedule:
Check in with the tournament director by 8:45 AM to confirm your participation:
Round 1: 9:15 AM
Round 2: 10:25 AM
Lunch Break: 11:35 AM (on your own)
Round 3: 12:15 PM
Round 4: 1:25 PM
Round 5: 2:35 PM
Awards Following Round 5 at approximately 4:00 PM