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Chess Memo

2010-03-07T17:23:00.000-08:00

Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo 184

March 7, 2010

Contents:

1. March 13: 4th Annual Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham :ADVANCE ENTRIES ONLY:

2. Results: High School State Team Championship

3. Learn chess via free online flash movies

4. Results: The KING's Tournament, Bellingham

5. Chess Calendar

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THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010

4TH ANNUAL ASSUMPTION OPEN

IN BELLINGHAM, FOR K-8TH GRADES

Flyer: http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/assumption2010.doc

Site: Assumption gym in Bellingham, Washington, located at 2116 Cornwall Avenue. This is a great location with a playground, concession stand, movies for the kids, and plenty of seating for the parents.

Format: Four playing sections: K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, and 6th-8th grades. Five round Swiss (no elimination).

Game/30 (maximum 1 hour for each game). Tournament is rated by the Northwest Scholastic Rating System. Pairings by computer. Kindergarten - 6th grade players with winning scores (3/5) qualify to participate in the 2010 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, being held this year in Tacoma on April 24th.

Schedule: Check-in 8:10 - 8:30am. Opening ceremonies at 9:00am. Start times for each round: 9:15, 10:30, 11:45, 1:00, 2:15, ceremonies at 3:45 or ASAP.

Awards: Trophies to the top 10 in K-5th grade sections and the top 5 in grades 6th - 8th. The 6th - 8th grade section will also receive a cash award along with their trophy. Awards will be given to those scoring 3.0 or higher.

Team Awards: Plaques will go to the top 3 elementary schools (determined by adding the points of the top five scorers from a single K-5 school) and the top 3 middle schools (top 5 scorers from a 6th-8th grade school).

Concessions: Hot Dogs, chips, cookie, and a soda will be available for lunch for $5.00 and other concessions will be available on site.

How to register: Players must register in advance. Entry fee is $12.00 and must be postmarked by March 10, 2010. There will be no on-site entries. Please make checks payable to Assumption School PTC (Chess Club). Send entries to: Assumption School Chess Club

Attn: Angie King

2116 Cornwall Avenue

Bellingham, WA 98225

For more info: E-mail Peter Witecki at mfpw@comcast.net or Angie King at r.kingfamily@comcast.net.

Flyer with entry form at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/assumption2010.doc .

Directions: Visit the Assumption Catholic School website at www.school.assumption.org. Click on "contact us" and scroll to the bottom of the page for driving directions.

4th Annual Assumption Open Entry Form:

Student's Name:______________________________________________________ Grade:________________

School: __________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name:______________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail:____________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________

WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHESS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

FEBRUARY 26 AND 27, 2010 AT MEADOWDALE HIGH SCHOOL

150 varsity players and scores of other JV players converged at Meadowdale High School for what is known as "The Big Dance" in high school chess circles, the final event of the season, the State Team Championships. Extreme heavyweights Interlake and Lakeside were favored to win, with average ratings on their teams of five around 1800. When paired with each other in the semifinals, it was a dead tie, 2.5 - 2.5. When the two days of chess were over, Lakeside emerged with more wins and claimed the title of State Champions.

Northwest League champs Lynden played a tough schedule and captured the 10th place trophy. Congratulations Lions! Here's the Northwest team results:

10th Lynden 13.5 points

18th Sehome 11.5

26th Blaine 8.5

27th Sedro-Woolley 7.5

28th Burlington-Edison 7.5

29th Ferndale 6.5

30th Lynden Christian 5.5

Full standings and photos: http://www.whsca.org/report09-10/StateTeam2010.html

Junior Varsity results: http://www.whsca.org/report09-10/StateTeamJV.html

Seattle Prep's blog: http://www.seaprep.org/s/708/index.aspx?sid=708&gid=1&pgid=1401

LEARN CHESS VISUALLY

If you are a visual learner, or have a pre-reader in the house, one way to learn the basic moves and rules of chess is via Coach Henry's "How To Play Chess For Beginners And Parents" page. Flash movies cover the basics. Also covers Chess Tricks, and Checkmate Patterns.

At http://www.chessdryad.com/education/magictheater/index.htm .

THE KING'S TOURNAMENT

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

WADE KING ELEMENTARY, BELLINGHAM

(Results best viewed in a fixed font, i.e. Courier)

(School id numbers interpreted: http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ratings.html)

Rating report for King's Tournament - K-1 Section

pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot

1 Watabayashi, Reese WKEB9867 922 1006/ 25 W17 W11 W4 W2 W5 5.0

2 Boyle, Jackson RESBA781 738 828/ 25 W10 W12 W7 L1 W8 4.0

3 Lynch, Wesley WKEBJ760 575 692/ 10 W25 W13 W8 L5 W9 4.0

4 Schroder, Grace RESB8894 550 711/ 24 W27 W9 L1 W19 W10 4.0

5 Aho, Joey HSCBA662 690 741/ 20 W22 D15 W16 W3 L1 3.5

6 Ostendorff, Dylan RESB9599 924 815/ 10 W19 L8 W15 W20 D7 3.5

7 Bunn, Eli LARAF975 541 648/ 23 W28 W23 L2 W21 D6 3.5

8 Hedge, Cole CARBG155 527 642/ 20 W24 W6 L3 W14 L2 3.0

9 Tanaka, Luke LARB9266 400 631/ 5 W20 L4 W23 W12 L3 3.0

10 Knies, Riley CARB7283 400 533/ 10 L2 W31 W13 W16 L4 3.0

11 Swets, Jackson HPVB9986 534 573/ 23 W30 L1 L19 W22 W15 3.0

12 Zierdt, Ben WKEB2944 489 551/ 20 W26 L2 W22 L9 W21 3.0

13 Faddis, Ryan LYCBB428 472 546/ 15 W14 L3 L10 W28 W20 3.0

14 Hart, Braedan WKEBA486 400 571/ 5 L13 W25 W17 L8 W19 3.0

15 Wilson, Cayden WKEBG452 500 540/ 10 W29 D5 L6 W18 L11 2.5

16 Birade, Carter WKEAJ157 616 575/ 19 D18 W21 L5 L10 W25 2.5

17 Pagels, Oliver RESAA566 432 476/ 10 L1 W30 L14 D26 W27 2.5

18 Boyle, Thomas RESA9467 400 436/ 10 D16 L20 W31 L15 W26 2.5

19 Romanyshyn, Liam LARB2920 400 455/ 10 L6 W24 W11 L4 L14 2.0

20 Mckay, Adison WKEBA568 447 451/ 23 L9 W18 W26 L6 L13 2.0

21 Grimes, Elias RESBT655 436 436/ 24 W32 L16 W27 L7 L12 2.0

22 Reardon, Emma RESAJ807 413 429/ 10 L5 W29 L12 L11 W28 2.0

23 Ketteridge, Calvin HPVAB209 454 431/ 10 W31 L7 L9 D27 D24 2.0

24 Mccarthy, Colin WKEBJ842 400 400/ 5 L8 L19 D25 W29 D23 2.0

25 Dixey, Julian HPVBI943 400 400/ 17 L3 L14 D24 W31 L16 1.5

26 Kanenaga, Marcus HPVAB478 400 400/ 5 L12 W28 L20 D17 L18 1.5

27 Amita-carlson, Noah COLBJ734 400 400/ 11 L4 WF L21 D23 L17 1.5

28 Stewardson, Duncan EAGA7204 400 400/ 12 L7 L26 BYE L13 L22 1.0

29 Olson, Tor HPVBG065 400 400/ 5 L15 L22 L30 L24 W31 1.0

30 Kim, Danie WKEAG547 400 400/ 3 L11 L17 W29 U U 1.0

31 Schwindt, Ava WKEAJ183 400 400/ 5 L23 L10 L18 L25 L29 0.0

32 Frere, Brooks WKEBB228 400 400/ 1 L21 LF U U U 0.0

Rating report for King's Tournament - 2-3 Section

pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot

1 Sun, Lucy HPVDA489 1085 1181/ 81 W41 W19 W12 W10 W5 5.0

2 Bunn, Sam LARC9041 1014 1157/ 46 W42 W18 W11 W3 W10 5.0

3 Wong, Dylan ASTC9914 1090 1099/ 83 W7 W30 W29 L2 W14 4.0

4 Engle, Andrew LARDG591 848 905/ 77 W33 L23 W6 W16 W20 4.0

5 Schaefer, Colm ASTC9423 879 966/ 35 W44 W14 W17 W29 L1 4.0

6 Atwell, Grayson ASTCF577 666 854/ 27 W36 W15 L4 W30 W13 4.0

7 Kandola, Munny HPVC9402 645 841/ 40 L3 W39 W31 W19 W12 4.0

8 Romanyshyn, Markian LARDI933 400 768/ 20 W16 L28 W32 W24 W11 4.0

9 Rowemoulds, Jamie LARDG804 514 680/ 49 L13 W36 D24 W44 W28 3.5

10 Frazier, Joshua ASTBI906 1060 1045/ 64 W22 W21 W28 L1 L2 3.0

11 Heller, Jason ASTC8716 840 848/ 29 W37 W20 L2 W17 L8 3.0

12 Mcallister, Callum LARDI953 849 855/ 37 W34 W24 L1 W21 L7 3.0

13 Salvatierra, Christian NORDA411 837 830/ 36 W9 L17 W41 W18 L6 3.0

14 Wagner, Brody LARDF603 708 767/ 45 W40 L5 W25 W28 L3 3.0

15 Fuller, Michael LYCC8993 821 807/ 55 W25 L6 W22 L20 W35 3.0

16 Stewardson, Liam EAGDB112 788 774/ 61 L8 W26 W37 L4 W34 3.0

17 Geisler, Ari LARDF783 739 763/ 30 W47 W13 L5 L11 W31 3.0

18 Ketteridge, Mel HPVD2243 726 767/ 20 W48 L2 W38 L13 W29 3.0

19 Antico, Morgan LARD8876 803 802/ 25 W46 L1 W44 L7 W32 3.0

20 Bourlier, Benjamin HPVDF730 684 713/ 32 W49 L11 W45 W15 L4 3.0

21 Wine, Tahlia RESCA750 759 760/ 90 W27 L10 W42 L12 W33 3.0

22 Hoemann, Connor CARC7081 618 695/ 49 L10 W27 L15 W46 W30 3.0

23 Kaech, Richy SKYDC022 699 766/155 W31 W4 HPB HPB U 3.0

24 Malquist, John WKECF952 699 688/ 73 W50 L12 D9 L8 W37 2.5

25 Matthes, Ben RESDB126 485 567/ 10 L15 W35 L14 D41 W43 2.5

26 Wagner, Sean LARCE609 400 508/ 10 W35 L16 D43 L32 W41 2.5

27 Schapiro, Shoshana LARD7537 400 478/ 10 L21 L22 D36 W47 W42 2.5

28 Koellmann, Sam WKED5294 833 757/ 10 W38 W8 L10 L14 L9 2.0

29 Haslett, Andrew LARDA093 873 828/ 35 W43 W32 L3 L5 L18 2.0

30 Riemann, Dominik WKEC2718 798 753/ 40 W39 L3 W34 L6 L22 2.0

31 Healy, Wren SAID2770 400 598/ 5 L23 W33 L7 W38 L17 2.0

32 Swets, Nathan HPVD9633 707 672/ 38 W45 L29 L8 W26 L19 2.0

33 Zimmerman, Blake CARD7516 547 535/ 15 L4 L31 W47 W40 L21 2.0

34 Schoenecker, Lilly ASTDA073 553 551/ 44 L12 W40 L30 W36 L16 2.0

35 Mckay, Connor WKECJ352 718 639/ 54 L26 L25 W48 W39 L15 2.0

36 Batt, Alex WKEC6990 400 424/ 4 L6 L9 BYE L34 W46 2.0

37 West, Eric SILDE300 544 536/ 44 L11 W50 L16 W45 L24 2.0

38 Verret, Nolan CARCJ627 513 501/ 59 L28 W49 L18 L31 W48 2.0

39 Schapiro, Raphael LARDG637 400 420/ 9 L30 L7 BYE L35 W45 2.0

40 Thompson, Sahani SKYCF163 400 427/ 13 L14 L34 W50 L33 W44 2.0

41 Gangle, Evan CARD3127 628 586/ 39 L1 W46 L13 D25 L26 1.5

42 Lynch, Kathleen WKEC9781 601 531/ 9 L2 W47 L21 HPB L27 1.5

43 Enos, James SKYD6902 572 508/ 20 L29 L45 D26 W49 L25 1.5

44 Swanson, Macie WKEDK400 585 524/ 19 L5 W48 L19 L9 L40 1.0

45 Frere, Dawson ASTDF141 400 400/ 5 L32 W43 L20 L37 L39 1.0

46 Reardon, Madison RESCJ429 400 400/ 13 L19 L41 BYE L22 L36 1.0

47 Bowmer, Alexandria SUNDG410 400 400/ 14 L17 L42 L33 L27 W50 1.0

48 Schapiro, Isaac LARD9650 400 400/ 10 L18 L44 L35 W50 L38 1.0

49 Okeefe, Tierney ASTC5113 400 400/ 3 L20 L38 HPB L43 HPB 1.0

50 Kanenaga, Thomas HPVCD620 400 400/ 5 L24 L37 L40 L48 L47 0.0

Rating report for King's Tournament - 4-5 Section

pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot

1 Harle, Nikhil CDREJ930 1266 1309/127 W28 W12 W4 W6 D2 4.5

2 Lowry, Jason SAIEG811 1282 1314/157 W23 W26 W11 W3 D1 4.5

3 Sawyer, Joe LARF3528 1115 1180/145 W15 W18 W5 L2 W12 4.0

4 Howard-snyder, Peter SAIEH798 1139 1166/305 W20 W29 L1 W8 W11 4.0

5 Howard-snyder, William SAIEE130 1332 1322/307 W9 W14 L3 W29 W7 4.0

6 Wine, Tristan RESFE596 993 1036/199 W17 W34 W16 L1 W13 4.0

7 Valdez, Philip HSCF8125 1176 1161/ 75 W30 W31 D8 W10 L5 3.5

8 Goit, Elliot WKEE7271 967 994/ 54 W33 W21 D7 L4 W15 3.5

9 Wooldridge, Dylan CARF7033 682 760/ 30 L5 D22 W40 W24 W21 3.5

10 Brugge, Wyatt WKEF6855 734 766/ 20 D38 W44 W24 L7 W22 3.5

11 Frazier, Jacob ASTFA879 1008 1001/ 65 W37 W32 L2 W28 L4 3.0

12 Gonzalez, Gabriel ASTF6169 871 893/ 59 W36 L1 W30 W31 L3 3.0

13 Reavley, Wilson HPVF9808 688 784/ 84 L34 W33 W14 W35 L6 3.0

14 King, Taylor ASTFH361 967 945/181 W22 L5 L13 W36 W31 3.0

15 Feenstra, Henry SAIE2294 615 747/ 50 L3 W43 W26 W27 L8 3.0

16 Herron, Trey HPVEE372 811 790/127 D39 W38 L6 D21 W28 3.0

17 Michelin, Justin LARFD097 576 682/ 54 L6 L27 W41 W30 W35 3.0

18 West, Jake SILEH615 694 700/ 49 W43 L3 L21 W42 W27 3.0

19 Schoenecker, James ASTFF322 909 857/ 64 L32 W37 L28 W33 W29 3.0

20 Munoz, Will LYCF3312 602 669/ 25 L4 W41 L27 W40 W26 3.0

21 Antico, Colby LARFE921 400 588/ 10 W27 L8 W18 D16 L9 2.5

22 Niemur, Elliott SAIEI673 511 616/ 20 L14 D9 W44 W23 L10 2.5

23 Schwindt, Ethan WKEEF266 675 662/ 37 L2 D36 W38 L22 W37 2.5

24 Levine, Zander CDREF281 692 653/ 39 D44 W39 L10 L9 W36 2.5

25 Watson, Wyatt WKEEA190 435 496/ 14 L26 L30 D37 W44 W42 2.5

26 Bowmer, Anthony SUNFB939 792 750/ 70 W25 L2 L15 W32 L20 2.0

27 Johnson, Ryan CAREE949 782 725/ 20 L21 W17 W20 L15 L18 2.0

28 Sefzik, Simon HSDED655 649 688/ 20 L1 W42 W19 L11 L16 2.0

29 Lange, David MTNED425 774 772/ 47 W41 L4 W34 L5 L19 2.0

30 Matthes, Stephen RESED637 618 626/ 10 L7 W25 L12 L17 W39 2.0

31 Migita, Taiga LARFD110 745 733/ 69 W40 L7 W32 L12 L14 2.0

32 Caldwell, Jackson WKEE5692 490 568/ 32 W19 L11 L31 L26 W41 2.0

33 Ward, Casey LYCFE688 555 563/ 44 L8 L13 W43 L19 W40 2.0

34 Kim, Mingi WKEF2220 500 726/ 3 W13 L6 L29 HPB HPB 2.0

35 Malquist, Benjamin WKEFJ768 796 736/129 W42 HPB HPB L13 L17 2.0

36 Johnson, Payton HPVEA634 484 497/ 16 L12 D23 W39 L14 L24 1.5

37 Behee, Mark RESE5157 586 563/ 20 L11 L19 D25 W38 L23 1.5

38 Piligian, Spencer BCOEE525 400 472/ 5 D10 L16 L23 L37 W44 1.5

39 Danville, Micah WKEFG125 447 439/ 15 D16 L24 L36 W43 L30 1.5

40 Krizanovic, Danielle MTNEK485 400 400/ 13 L31 BYE L9 L20 L33 1.0

41 Pederson, Mya SKYEB057 400 400/ 7 L29 L20 L17 BYE L32 1.0

42 Baetz, Madalyn LYCFJ063 400 400/ 9 L35 L28 BYE L18 L25 1.0

43 Ketteridge, Maia HPVF5726 500 400/ 4 L18 L15 L33 L39 BYE 1.0

44 Schoenhals, Erika HPVFG810 500 400/ 5 D24 L10 L22 L25 L38 0.5

Rating report for King's Tournament - 6-8 Section

pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot

1 Valdez, Paul HSCHF938 1159 1273/ 79 W19 W2 W8 W13 L3 4.0

2 Bowhay, Dawson CARF8381 1358 1358/222 W18 L1 W15 W7 W8 4.0

3 Blok, Dylan LYCIG840 1179 1226/138 HPB W21 D9 W14 W1 4.0

4 Aho, Billy HSFGE101 1085 1146/ 88 W14 W6 L13 W11 D7 3.5

5 Brown, Kenneth FHVH4291 1189 1193/192 W22 D9 L7 W21 W13 3.5

6 Sun, Kevin FHVG5342 1318 1299/ 75 W17 L4 W16 W10 HPB 3.5

7 Pitcher, Ryan LYCI8308 1128 1173/205 W12 D13 W5 L2 D4 3.0

8 Devange, Isaac FHVG6005 1181 1184/139 W15 W10 L1 W9 L2 3.0

9 Kaech, Stone SKYG6398 1059 1072/236 W20 D5 D3 L8 W15 3.0

10 Morris, Julia LYCHE440 1028 1029/129 W11 L8 W12 L6 W14 3.0

11 Maskell, Trevor EDIGD332 531 703/ 28 L10 BYE W21 L4 W17 3.0

12 Schoenecker, Savanna ASTGG180 608 754/ 51 L7 W22 L10 W23 W16 3.0

13 Zehnder, Riley WHMG4476 1325 1283/204 W16 D7 W4 L1 L5 2.5

14 Pyles, Grace SAII8127 598 733/115 L4 W17 W18 L3 L10 2.0

15 Kolodychuk, Stephen ASTH3596 747 791/116 L8 W23 L2 W18 L9 2.0

16 Chambers, Sean ASTIH930 849 832/111 L13 W20 L6 W22 L12 2.0

17 Van De Poel, Alexander ASTH9605 780 746/152 L6 L14 W19 W20 L11 2.0

18 Maberry, David LYCII939 929 884/113 L2 W19 L14 L15 W21 2.0

19 Feemster, Tanner FHVGF046 624 624/ 19 L1 L18 L17 BYE W22 2.0

20 Fuller Ii, Patrick R LYCG9059 563 549/ 59 L9 L16 BYE L17 W23 2.0

21 Pyles, Christopher SAIG8739 934 856/169 W23 L3 L11 L5 L18 1.0

22 Hornstra, Brady LYCGA279 752 676/107 L5 L12 W23 L16 L19 1.0

23 Schonborn, Fulgencio SKYGG762 600 400/ 5 L21 L15 L22 L12 L20 0.0

NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR

(Event details at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/)

2010:

Mar 13 Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham

Apr 3? Whatcom County Championships K-12 (date tentative)

Apr 24 2010 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Tacoma, WA

Apr 24 2010 Washington State Middle School Ind. Championships, Tacoma, WA

Jun-Aug Hot Summer Chess, Bellingham/Ferndale (details TBA)

(WHSCA statewide calendar at http://www.whsca.org/tournannounce.html)

(B.C. youth events listed at http://juniorchess.ca/events.html)

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2009-12-30T20:21:00.000-08:00

Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo 180
December 16, 2009
Contents:
1. Whatcom County Championships *NEW DATE*
2. Jan. 23: Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge K-8, Bellingham
3. Standings: NW High School Chess League
4. Results: LC Christmas Chess Classic, 119 players
5. Chess Calendar -Updated

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1.
WHATCOM COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
RESCHEDULED
The Whatcom County Championships, usually held at the Lynden fairgrounds in January, are undergoing a shift. They will occur at the end of the chess season in late March or early April, and most likely be the final local tourney before Elementary State in April. Date and site TBA.

2.
ROOSEVELT WINTER CHESS CHALLENGE
JAN. 23, 2010
BELLINGHAM
With the shifting of the County Championships, the next K-8th grade tourney will be at Roosevelt Elementary on Jan. 23. Hugely successful last year, the sponsors have found a way to allow a few more players in the building, but there will be an attendance cap. Details on the event and instructions on how to enter should be up before the new year, at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/index.htm .

3.
NW HIGH SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE
STANDINGS after 2 rounds:
9.0 Lynden
8.5 Sehome
8.0 Blaine
6.5 Sedro-Woolley
6.0 Ferndale
6.0 Burlington-Edison
3.5 Lynden Christian
3.0 Mount Vernon
2.0 Mount Baker
2.0 Lynden B
1.5 Burlington-Edison B
1.0 Lynden Christian B
Round 1 Results:
White Black
5.0 Sehome 0.0 Burlington-Edison B
4.0 Blaine 1.0 Ferndale
5.0 Lynden A 0.0 Lynden Christian A
0.0 Lynden Christian B 5.0 Burlington-Edison A
5.0 Sedro-Woolley 0.0 Mount Baker
2.0 Lynden B 2.0 Mount Vernon
Round 2 Results:
White Black
1.0 Burlington-Edison A 4.0 Lynden
3.5 Sehome 1.5 Sedro-Woolley
1.0 Mount Vernon 4.0 Blaine
5.0 Ferndale 0.0 Lynden B
3.5 Lynden Christian A 1.5 Burlington B
2.0 Mount Baker 1.0 Lynden Christian B
PAIRINGS for Round 3, January 11 at Burlington-Edison HS:
WHITE BLACK (on 1,3 & 5 only)
Lynden A Sehome
Sedro-Woolley Blaine
Burlington-Edison A Ferndale
Mount Vernon Lynden Christian A
Lynden B Mount Baker
Burlington-Edison B Lynden Christian B
Clocks start at 6:20pm.

4.
LC CHRISTMAS CHESS CLASSIC - 119 PLAYERS
DECEMBER 5, 2009
LYNDEN, WA
Christmas Classic K-2nd Grade Division:
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 Wong, Dylan ASTC9914 996 1083/ 68 W16 W17 W9 W8 W2 5.0
2 Bunn, Sam LARC9041 962 1014/ 41 W12 W4 W5 W3 L1 4.0
3 Frazier, Joshua ASTBI906 879 909/ 50 W30 W10 W7 L2 W9 4.0
4 Riemann, Dominik WKEC2718 628 798/ 35 W29 L2 W13 W10 W8 4.0
5 Watabayashi, Reese WKEB9867 759 815/ 10 W31 W18 L2 W17 W14 4.0
6 Malquist, John WKECF952 533 698/ 63 W13 W19 L8 D7 W17 3.5
7 Kandola, Munny HPVC9402 686 727/ 25 W26 W24 L3 D6 W18 3.5
8 Fuller, Michael LYCC8993 787 788/ 40 W22 W20 W6 L1 L4 3.0
9 Boyle, Jackson RESBA781 698 739/ 10 W27 W11 L1 W20 L3 3.0
10 Wine, Tahlia RESCA750 580 641/ 77 W25 L3 W11 L4 W23 3.0
11 Lynch, Kathleen WKEC9781 400 601/ 5 W19 L9 L10 W26 W21 3.0
12 Fassett, Taylor MTNC2384 439 543/ 10 L2 W26 L18 W16 W25 3.0
13 Aho, Joey HSCBA662 400 646/ 5 L6 W27 L4 W31 W20 3.0
14 Bunn, Eli LARAF975 453 541/ 18 L24 W29 W25 W18 L5 3.0
15 Lynch, Wesley WKEBJ760 400 575/ 5 L18 W30 L17 W29 W19 3.0
16 Zierdt, Ben WKEB2944 450 489/ 10 L1 W28 D23 L12 W30 2.5
17 Hoemann, Connor CARC7081 616 616/ 39 W28 L1 W15 L5 L6 2.0
18 Heller, Jason ASTC8716 675 636/ 15 W15 L5 W12 L14 L7 2.0
19 Danenhower, Max SAIBE991 490 480/ 35 L11 L6 W22 W24 L15 2.0
20 Birade, Carter WKEAJ157 589 543/ 10 W21 L8 W24 L9 L13 2.0
21 Faddis, Ryan LYCBB428 400 400/ 5 L20 D22 W30 D23 L11 2.0
22 Cool, Owen CIAAF396 400 403/ 10 L8 D21 L19 D25 W29 2.0
23 Chrysler, Nicole ASTCG126 400 400/ 3 HPB HPB D16 D21 L10 2.0
24 Johansen, Levi CDRBG483 400 400/ 5 W14 L7 L20 L19 D27 1.5
25 Leung, Sarah WKECJ086 400 400/ 5 L10 W31 L14 D22 L12 1.5
26 Kirker, Rosie LARCB182 400 400/ 5 L7 L12 D28 L11 W31 1.5
27 Romanysh, Liam LARB2920 400 400/ 5 L9 L13 L29 W28 D24 1.5
28 Stewardson, Duncan EAGA7204 400 400/ 4 L17 L16 D26 L27 BYE 1.5
29 Carter, Liam SAIBF368 400 400/ 5 L4 L14 W27 L15 L22 1.0
30 Amita-carlson, Noah COLBJ734 400 400/ 7 L3 L15 L21 BYE L16 1.0
31 Dixey, Julian HPVBI943 400 400/ 12 L5 L25 BYE L13 L26 1.0
Christmas Classic 3rd-5th Grade Division:
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 Howard-snyder, William SAIEE130 1362 1408/282 W32 W18 W13 W11 W4 5.0
2 Harle, Nikhil CDREJ930 1262 1295/112 W35 W19 W7 D3 W14 4.5
3 Carpenter, Colton SAIF4173 1253 1285/192 W31 W26 W5 D2 W12 4.5
4 Lowry, Jason SAIEG811 1263 1273/147 W20 W21 W12 W6 L1 4.0
5 Wine, Tristan RESFE596 971 1024/184 W15 W33 L3 W16 W17 4.0
6 King, Taylor ASTFH361 769 997/166 W46 W14 W9 L4 W11 4.0
7 Sawyer, Joe LARF3528 967 991/130 W38 W25 L2 W30 W15 4.0
8 Valdez, Philip HSCF8125 920 1001/ 60 W24 W17 L11 W33 W13 4.0
9 Mcallister, Callum LARDI953 849 849/ 32 D43 W30 L6 W27 W25 3.5
10 Lange, David MTNED425 730 765/ 32 W42 L13 D24 W41 W28 3.5
11 Schoonover, Casey SOMEK410 1087 1077/192 W37 W36 W8 L1 L6 3.0
12 Sun, Lucy HPVDA489 1083 1076/ 66 W16 W23 L4 W22 L3 3.0
13 Frazier, Jacob ASTFA879 1003 993/ 51 W39 W10 L1 W31 L8 3.0
14 Howard-snyder, Peter SAIEH798 1197 1160/285 W27 L6 W20 W28 L2 3.0
15 Schoenecker, James ASTFF322 579 728/ 55 L5 W50 W36 W19 L7 3.0
16 Brugge, Wyatt WKEF6855 584 734/ 15 L12 W42 W21 L5 W34 3.0
17 Koellmann, Sam WKED5294 400 833/ 5 W34 L8 W51 W23 L5 3.0
18 Drury, Gabe HSCF1769 912 891/108 W45 L1 L31 W37 W29 3.0
19 Hallock, Kolton PUREB117 774 780/ 70 W47 L2 W37 L15 W32 3.0
20 Rankin, A J MTNEC988 653 766/ 10 L4 W44 L14 W45 W36 3.0
21 Gonzalez, Gabriel ASTF6169 890 870/ 50 W44 L4 L16 W47 W33 3.0
22 Levine, Zander CDREF281 694 705/ 29 L30 W38 W43 L12 W31 3.0
23 Migita, Taiga LARFD110 746 745/ 64 WF L12 W39 L17 W30 3.0
24 Wooldridge, Dylan CARF7033 546 626/ 20 L8 W34 D10 L29 W41 2.5
25 Rybka, Barrett ASTDD955 682 683/ 54 W49 L7 D41 W26 L9 2.5
26 Geisler, Ari LARDF783 767 739/ 25 W48 L3 D27 L25 W44 2.5
27 Goo, Audrey ASTF6863 615 640/127 L14 W46 D26 L9 W42 2.5
28 Fuller, Elisabeth LYCFJ738 739 719/ 49 D51 W40 W29 L14 L10 2.5
29 Danenhower, Asa SAIDA314 678 660/ 42 D41 W51 L28 W24 L18 2.5
30 Steiger, Eric LYCEA064 400 543/ 10 W22 L9 W32 L7 L23 2.0
31 Haslett, Andrew LARDA093 620 663/ 20 L3 W48 W18 L13 L22 2.0
32 Parks, Job HSCD2825 657 638/ 39 L1 W45 L30 W38 L19 2.0
33 Feenstra, Henry SAIE2294 669 663/ 35 W50 L5 W47 L8 L21 2.0
34 Sullivan, Kobe MTNEE320 676 639/ 58 L17 L24 W40 W39 L16 2.0
35 Pacheco, Oberon SAID2848 635 582/ 49 L2 L47 D46 W43 D40 2.0
36 Kaech, Richy SKYDC022 744 700/143 W52 L11 L15 W48 L20 2.0
37 Munoz, Will LYCF3312 592 602/ 10 L11 W52 L19 L18 W49 2.0
38 Ward, Casey LYCFE688 553 543/ 34 L7 L22 W52 L32 W48 2.0
39 Stewardson, Liam EAGDB112 561 554/ 46 L13 W49 L23 L34 W47 2.0
40 Watson, Wyatt WKEEA190 400 435/ 9 HPB L28 L34 W52 D35 2.0
41 Sefzik, Simon HSDED655 400 485/ 5 D29 D43 D25 L10 L24 1.5
42 Cool, Guyan CIAD7005 400 412/ 22 L10 L16 D44 W46 L27 1.5
43 Burroughs, Dawson HPVDF807 509 489/ 15 D9 D41 L22 L35 D45 1.5
44 Gangle, Evan CARD3127 512 494/ 29 L21 L20 D42 W51 L26 1.5
45 Braunberger, KristopherASTF3479 531 509/ 30 L18 L32 W49 L20 D43 1.5
46 Swanson, Macie WKEDK400 400 404/ 9 L6 L27 D35 L42 W51 1.5
47 Richey, Owen HPVDF357 468 456/ 16 L19 W35 L33 L21 L39 1.0
48 Schoenecker, Lilly ASTDA073 428 404/ 34 L26 L31 W50 L36 L38 1.0
49 Hatten-beck, Maya CDRF2362 500 400/ 5 L25 L39 L45 W50 L37 1.0
50 Boersma, Thane LYCDE578 400 400/ 5 L33 L15 L48 L49 W52 1.0
51 Romanyshyn, Markian LARDI933 400 400/ 15 D28 L29 L17 L44 L46 0.5
52 Tamir, Dani HPVF7210 400 400/ 7 L36 L37 L38 L40 L50 0.0
Christmas Classic 6th-8th Grade Division:
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 Dhingra, Sangeeta LMAEE943 1248 1346/ 67 W9 W12 W8 W7 W3 5.0
2 Zehnder, Riley WHMG4476 1096 1182/195 W20 W17 W4 L3 W9 4.0
3 Knapp, Robert J LYCH8465 1113 1184/158 W35 W13 W10 W2 L1 4.0
4 Porisch, Andrew OMSHI831 1327 1321/171 W19 W11 L2 W21 W8 4.0
5 Brown, Kenneth FHVH4291 1198 1199/177 W23 L7 W14 W17 W13 4.0
6 Sun, Kevin FHVG5342 1299 1297/ 66 W33 L8 W18 W10 W7 4.0
7 Pitcher, Ryan LYCI8308 967 1091/190 W22 W5 W16 L1 L6 3.0
8 Witecki, Ian ASTH9565 1078 1129/247 W27 W6 L1 W19 L4 3.0
9 Han, Henry FHVGD948 846 976/ 88 L1 W25 W15 W12 L2 3.0
10 Nguyen, Randy ASTH4775 918 995/ 83 W36 W15 L3 L6 W21 3.0
11 Aho, Billy HSFGE101 1021 1012/ 73 W26 L4 D20 D14 W24 3.0
12 Morris, Julia LYCHE440 993 981/115 W31 L1 W27 L9 W23 3.0
13 Suter, Andrew SAIG4434 926 972/112 W34 L3 W32 W16 L5 3.0
14 Dunn, Hunter ASTI9733 962 975/130 W32 D18 L5 D11 W22 3.0
15 Kaech, Stone SKYG6398 1094 1054/221 W24 L10 L9 W20 W28 3.0
16 Valdez, Paul HSCHF938 1279 1236/ 64 W30 W21 L7 L13 W18 3.0
17 Maberry, David LYCII939 969 957/ 98 W25 L2 W26 L5 D19 2.5
18 Blok, Dylan LYCIG840 1131 1105/124 W28 D14 L6 W30 L16 2.5
19 Pyles, Christopher SAIG8739 902 909/154 L4 W29 W22 L8 D17 2.5
20 Kamena, Trevor LYCI7700 720 808/ 35 L2 W34 D11 L15 W30 2.5
21 Parks, Isaac HSCG4924 973 952/ 60 W29 L16 W24 L4 L10 2.0
22 Feemster, Tanner FHVGF046 528 659/ 10 L7 W23 L19 W26 L14 2.0
23 Chambers, Sean ASTIH930 765 738/101 L5 L22 W31 W32 L12 2.0
24 Singleton, Shion SAIG6426 718 720/ 86 L15 W35 L21 W25 L11 2.0
25 Schoenecker, Savanna ASTGG180 544 643/ 42 L17 L9 W29 L24 W33 2.0
26 Kolodychuk, Stephen ASTH3596 716 688/106 L11 W36 L17 L22 W32 2.0
27 Hallock, Dawson PURGC772 692 699/ 65 L8 W33 L12 L28 W34 2.0
28 Van De Poel, Alexander ASTH9605 727 710/142 L18 L32 W34 W27 L15 2.0
29 Fuller Ii, Patrick R LYCG9059 671 649/ 51 L21 L19 L25 W31 W35 2.0
30 Kahle, Jimmy SKYG2025 875 832/113 L16 D31 W33 L18 L20 1.5
31 Maskell, Trevor EDIGD332 554 531/ 24 L12 D30 L23 L29 BYE 1.5
32 Hornstra, Brady LYCGA279 537 539/ 93 L14 W28 L13 L23 L26 1.0
33 Boersma, Jack LYCHG216 896 792/ 64 L6 L27 L30 W35 L25 1.0
34 Drury, Abbey HSCG4320 511 469/ 51 L13 L20 L28 BYE L27 1.0
35 Waytashek, Courtney ASTGE668 400 400/ 8 L3 L24 BYE L33 L29 1.0
36 Leroy, Adrienne CDRG5929 600 400/ 2 L10 L26 HPB HPB U 1.0

8.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR
(Event details at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/)
2010:
Jan 11 NW High School Chess League, Rounds 3-4, at Burlington-Edison HS
Jan 23 Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge K-8, Bellingham
Jan 29-30 HS State Individual Championship, Lakeside H.S., Shoreline
Feb 6 Chess Jam K-12, Ferndale
Feb 20 The KING's Tournament, Wade King Elem., Bellingham
Feb 26-27 HS State Team Championship, Lynnwood HS
Mar 6 Middle School State Team Championships, Lynnwood, WA
Mar 13 Assumption Open, K-8
Apr 24 2010 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Tacoma, WA
Apr 24 2010 Washington State Middle School Ind. Championships, Tacoma, WA
(WHSCA statewide calendar at http://www.whsca.org/tournannounce.html)
(B.C. youth events listed at http://juniorchess.ca/events.html)
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2009-06-30T02:44:00.000-07:00

Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo - Crash Edition
June 24, 2009
Contents:
1. Chess Ememo Crash News and Apology
2. June 29+: Lynden Christian Chess Camp, Lynden
3. July 30+: Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix, Bellingham
4. Chess Calendar
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1.
CRASH!
APOLOGY!
Mr. Kaech's computer crashed. The hard drive died and vanished. The computer doctors have given up hope and handed us the hardware on a platter. The backup Ememo mailing list is from late February or so. If you asked to be removed from the emailing list and are now getting it again (or multiple times), I apologize. Please email kaech@verizon.net and ask to be removed again. If you asked to join the mailing list recently, you may not be on it (and you're not reading this!) If you know a player or parent who discovered scholastic chess recently and/or might like to get the Chess Ememo, do forward this Ememo to them. Thanks! By the way... what edition number would this Ememo be?
2.
LYNDEN CHRISTIAN CHESS CAMP
JUNE 29 - JULY 1
DEADLINES ARE UPON US
Yes, if you haven't signed up for the Lynden Christian Chess Camp, do not delay, as it starts in less than a week. Randy Walther and Peter June have a full slate of chess and recreational fun in store for the three days of camp. Check out all the details at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/2009lyndenchristianchesscamp.doc .
3.
HOT SUMMER CHESS GRAND PRIX
AT BELLINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
RUNS FOR THREE THURSDAYS
Yes, the dates have been set for this year's Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix: July 30, August 6, and August 13. The format will be similar to years past. Check-in will be from 6:00 to 6:10pm at the Bellingham Public Library. All ages from 1st to 12th grades can play. Small prizes will be given to the winner of each section each evening, and the players who racks up the most points (wins) during all three tourneys will receive Hardware. Details coming soon at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ .
4.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR
(find event details at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/)
Jun 29 - July 1 2009 Lynden Christian Chess Camp
Jul 30 Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix I, Bellingham
Aug 6 Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix II, Bellingham
Aug 13 Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix III, Bellingham
Nov 7 Carl Cozier Chess Kickoff (K-8), Bellingham
Nov 9 Sehome 2009 Grand Prix I
Nov 21 Happy Valley Chess Rally (K-8), Bellingham
Nov 23 Sehome 2009 Grand Prix II
Dec 5 LC Christmas Chess Classic (K-8), Lynden
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Chess Memo 172

2009-02-26T22:59:00.001-08:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #172, February 27, 2009 - - -
Contents:
1. Mar. 14: 3rd Assumption Spring Tourney -Now accepting entries
2. Results: Chess F.E.S.T. K-6, Ferndale (156 players)
3. NW WA Scholastic Chess Calendar

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1.
3RD ASSUMPTION SPRING TOURNEY
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
ASSUMPTION SCHOOL, BELLINGHAM
This is a Washington State Elementary Championship Qualifier and it is the last qualifying event in Whatcom County.
SITE: Assumption gym in Bellingham, Washington located at 2116 Cornwall Avenue. This is a great location with a playground, concession stand, movies for the kids, and plenty of seating for the parents. Assumption is located adjacent to Bellingham High.
FORMAT: Three sections: K - 1st, 2nd - 3rd, 4th - 5th and 6th - 8th Grades. All three sections will be five round swiss, NWSRS rated, and computer paired. Games/30. Each player has 30 minutes.
SCHEDULE: Check-in will be from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. in the Assumption Gym.
9:30 a.m. Round 1 11:00 a.m. Round 2
12:30 p.m. Round 3 2:00 p.m. Round 4
3:30 p.m. Round 5 4:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony
AWARDS: Individual trophies will be awarded to the top eight scorers in each section. Team awards will be given to the top 4 elementary schools (determined by adding the points of the top five scorers from a single K-5 school) and the top 4 middle schools (top 5 scorers from a 6th- 8th grade school).
CONCESSIONS: Hot dogs, chips, and a soda will be available for lunch for $4 and other concessions will be available on site.
HOW TO REGISTER: Players must register in advance. Entry fee is $12 and must be postmarked by March 10, 2009. On-site entries will be $17.00. Please make checks payable to Assumption School PTC. Send entries to:
Assumption School Chess Club
ATTN: Angie King
2116 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
FOR MORE INFO: E-mail Peter Witecki at mfpw@comcast.net or Angie King at r.kingfamily@comcast.net . Download the official one page flyer with entry form at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/assumption09.doc .
DIRECTIONS: Visit the Assumption Catholic School Website at www.school.assumption.org. Click "About us" and then click "Contact us" and scroll to the bottom of the page for driving directions.
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ENTRY FORM: 3rd Annual Assumption Catholic School Spring Chess Tournament
Student's Name:_____________________________Grade:________ School:__________________________
Parents/Guardian Names:_______________________________ e-mail:_______________________________
Home Address:____________________________________________________ Phone:___________________
* Entry Fee for Tournament.........................................................$12.00
Pre-Order lunch special includes Hot Dog, Chips and a soda for $4.00.......
Please indicate # of Lunches_________
(Do not send lunch money in advance, the $4 lunch fee will be collected on-site)

2.
CHESS F.E.S.T.
FEBRUARY 21, 2009
SKYLINE ELEMENTARY, FERNDALE, WA
(Results best viewed in a fixed font, i.e. Courier)
(Interpret id numbers at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ratings.html)
KINDERGARTEN DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 FRAZIER, JOSHUA ASTAI906 803 867/ 30 W8 W2 W3 W6 W5 5.0
2 MCPHAIL, SIERRA ISOA9386 437 602/ 10 W9 L1 W7 W4 W3 4.0
3 SCHRODER, GRACE RESA8894 448 544/ 9 W7 W4 L1 W8 L2 3.0
4 DANENHOWER, MAX SAIAE991 461 509/ 20 W6 L3 W5 L2 W9 3.0
5 SIM, BREVIN SKYAA553 400 410/ 8 BYE D9 L4 W7 L1 2.5
6 CRUMP, AIDEN IREA8791 400 424/ 4 L4 BYE W9 L1 D8 2.5
7 CRUMP, MALACHI IREA9380 400 400/ 4 L3 W8 L2 L5 BYE 2.0
8 JAMESON, ASHLYN WKEAJ551 400 400/ 4 L1 L7 BYE L3 D6 1.5
1ST - 3RD GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 LOWRY, JASON SAIDG811 1129 1213/116 W13 W22 W7 W4 W3 5.0
2 SUN, LUCY HPVCA489 775 965/ 25 W43 W61 W16 W6 W12 5.0
3 HARE, HOWIE SDVBA496 1183 1177/156 W68 W19 W14 W5 L1 4.0
4 HARLE, NIKHIL CDRDJ930 940 955/ 74 W45 W23 W17 L1 W19 4.0
5 WONG, DYLAN ASTB9914 957 971/ 40 W48 W27 W8 L3 W22 4.0
6 BUNN, SAM LARB9041 989 987/ 15 W54 W25 W31 L2 W11 4.0
7 HERRON, TREY HPVDE372 687 800/107 W32 W40 L1 W31 W20 4.0
8 FULLER, MICHAEL LYCB8993 619 763/ 19 W66 W35 L5 W32 W18 4.0
9 KAECH, RICHY SKYCC022 756 768/117 W62 L31 W24 W26 W23 4.0
10 SULLIVAN, KOBE MTNDE320 643 758/ 43 W63 L11 W44 W17 W21 4.0
11 LEVINE, ZANDER CDRDF281 400 916/ 5 W20 W10 D12 W15 L6 3.5
12 GOIT, ELLIOT WKED7271 779 830/ 30 W50 W44 D11 W18 L2 3.5
13 SLAUGHTER, NICKOLAS SKYCG121 422 652/ 42 L1 W69 W28 W47 D14 3.5
14 ENGLE, ANDREW LARCG591 624 712/ 56 W60 W41 L3 W42 D13 3.5
15 GEISLER, ARI LARCF783 400 725/ 5 D33 W59 W34 L11 W37 3.5
16 MCALLISTER, CALLUM LARCI953 400 695/ 5 W26 W55 L2 L19 W44 3.0
17 BAUTISTA-HEPKER, ORION LARDG253 440 609/ 19 W51 W36 L4 L10 W47 3.0
18 JOHNSON, MAX LARC9799 874 831/ 35 W57 W30 W42 L12 L8 3.0
19 LANGE, DAVID MTNDD425 557 664/ 15 W58 L3 W56 W16 L4 3.0
20 ROWEMOULDS, JAMIE LARCG804 491 621/ 39 L11 W66 W35 W36 L7 3.0
21 HASLETT, ANDREW LARCA093 400 626/ 5 L25 W50 W55 W29 L10 3.0
22 PARKS, JOB CIAC2825 572 657/ 34 W70 L1 W45 W40 L5 3.0
23 WAGNER, BRODY LARCF603 547 604/ 20 W49 L4 W64 W41 L9 3.0
24 PICKERING, TAYSON NORDG207 614 616/ 20 D34 W38 L9 D33 W48 3.0
25 MALQUIST, JOHN WKEBF952 522 580/ 44 W21 L6 L41 W56 W46 3.0
26 CHAN, PAYTON SUND6973 506 564/ 15 L16 W67 W46 L9 W41 3.0
27 VERRET, NOLAN CARBJ627 553 575/ 39 W53 L5 L32 W60 W40 3.0
28 RIEMANN, DOMINIK WKEB2718 605 593/ 15 L42 W71 L13 W63 W43 3.0
29 PARKS, LONA CIAB9437 614 593/ 19 L40 W63 W54 L21 W45 3.0
30 FEENSTRA, HENRY SAID2294 532 576/ 20 W69 L18 L40 W62 W42 3.0
31 STEWARDSON, LIAM EAGCB112 448 590/ 36 W65 W9 L6 L7 D36 2.5
32 CALDWELL, JACKSON WKED5692 400 480/ 13 L7 W65 W27 L8 D33 2.5
33 DANENHOWER, ASA SAICA314 596 577/ 27 D15 L34 W51 D24 D32 2.5
34 JAMESON, BRYCE WKED2652 400 554/ 5 D24 W33 L15 L37 W55 2.5
35 ENOS, JAMES SKYC6902 400 527/ 5 W52 L8 L20 D38 W57 2.5
36 MCKAY, CONNOR WKEBJ352 728 666/ 24 W71 L17 W52 L20 D31 2.5
37 HEUSER, AVERY HSCDE913 400 499/ 5 L38 D43 W57 W34 L15 2.5
38 MCPHAIL, DYLAN ISOD7213 429 427/ 19 W37 L24 L47 D35 WF 2.5
39 LOVE, PARKER CUEDF192 433 421/ 10 L41 L56 D58 W69 W59 2.5
40 CRUMP, JACOB IRED5101 400 545/ 5 W29 L7 W30 L22 L27 2.0
41 BERNARD, MICHAEL ASTBD282 400 485/ 5 W39 L14 W25 L23 L26 2.0
42 KETTERIDGE, MEL HPVC2243 400 549/ 5 W28 W47 L18 L14 L30 2.0
43 BOYD, FINNEGAN CUEDF769 400 429/ 10 L2 D37 D59 W52 L28 2.0
44 WILLETT, PATRICK CUEDF580 460 478/ 15 W64 L12 L10 W49 L16 2.0
45 LLOYD, SPENCER RESCG188 400 454/ 9 L4 W49 L22 W65 L29 2.0
46 EVERETT, ALEX SILDE310 400 412/ 5 L61 W48 L26 W54 L25 2.0
47 BEHEE, MARK RESD5157 657 560/ 10 W67 L42 W38 L13 L17 2.0
48 HOEMANN, CONNOR CARB7081 405 417/ 19 L5 L46 W70 W64 L24 2.0
49 RYAN, ANDREW MTND5626 400 400/ 5 L23 L45 W50 L44 W62 2.0
50 STEWART, DANIEL SKYCI552 400 412/ 15 L12 L21 L49 W70 W65 2.0
51 MILLER, JACK HPVBG308 400 400/ 5 L17 D57 L33 D67 W63 2.0
52 WINE, TAHLIA RESBA750 448 426/ 54 L35 W70 L36 L43 W64 2.0
53 JOSHUA, ALEXANDER SKYDG272 400 400/ 5 L27 L54 L62 W66 W67 2.0
54 KANDOLA, MUNNY HPVB9402 420 400/ 10 L6 W53 L29 L46 D56 1.5
55 SCHRODER, EMMA RESDD415 580 462/ 9 W56 L16 L21 D59 L34 1.5
56 PICKERING, ASHLYN NORBK429 400 400/ 5 L55 W39 L19 L25 D54 1.5
57 STONE, TAZER CIADB624 400 400/ 14 L18 D51 L37 W58 L35 1.5
58 MILLER, ANNA HPVCF606 400 400/ 5 L19 L68 D39 L57 W69 1.5
59 COOL, GUYAN CIAC7005 400 400/ 9 HPB L15 D43 D55 L39 1.5
60 HURTIG, MAX SAICB138 400 400/ 8 L14 BYE D61 L27 LF 1.5
61 SIDHU, SIMRIN NORDC385 510 518/ 22 W46 L2 D60 U U 1.5
62 GRENDON, ZACHARY RESCF579 400 400/ 10 L9 L64 W53 L30 L49 1.0
63 LLOYD, MASON RESBF756 400 400/ 8 L10 L29 BYE L28 L51 1.0
64 GARDNER, EMMY HPVC7143 400 400/ 5 L44 W62 L23 L48 L52 1.0
65 HARDESTY, BRIANA IRED8642 400 400/ 5 L31 L32 W66 L45 L50 1.0
66 HEUSER, CONNOR HSCB3110 400 400/ 5 L8 L20 L65 L53 W70 1.0
67 DEPALMA, FRANCIS ASTCF984 400 400/ 21 L47 L26 D69 D51 L53 1.0
68 ROSS, SPENCER CIAB9963 425 458/ 16 L3 W58 U U U 1.0
69 STEVENS, MICHELLE P LARC7380 400 400/ 5 L30 L13 D67 L39 L58 0.5
70 RYAN, JEFFREY MTNDB644 400 400/ 5 L22 L52 L48 L50 L66 0.0
71 MANIER, MACKENZIE HPVDK385 400 400/ 7 L36 L28 U U U 0.0
4TH - 6TH GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 CARPENTER, COLTON SAIE4173 1146 1264/164 W11 W12 W19 W6 W4 5.0
2 MEISNER, SAMUEL KSHF3568 1484 1506/277 W45 W21 W8 W5 W3 5.0
3 BROWN, KENNETH FHVG4291 1175 1204/162 W43 W30 W18 W9 L2 4.0
4 BOWHAY, DAWSON CARE8381 1209 1210/182 W60 W24 W22 W17 L1 4.0
5 MACLACHLAN, SILAS HSCGG617 1095 1142/ 31 W47 W31 W23 L2 W15 4.0
6 FRAZIER, JACOB ASTEA879 791 1001/ 25 W65 W27 W7 L1 W18 4.0
7 KNAPP, ROBERT J LYCG8465 1010 1024/132 W59 W37 L6 W16 W31 4.0
8 KAECH, STONE SKYF6398 978 1036/193 W63 W25 L2 W42 W32 4.0
9 WITECKI, IAN ASTG9565 998 1038/221 W66 W35 W16 L3 W20 4.0
10 RIANDA, WILL CIAG2326 1058 1058/169 W56 W36 L15 W34 W24 4.0
11 SPENST, CARDIN LYCF3861 678 907/ 30 L1 W67 W49 W21 W22 4.0
12 SUN, KEVIN HPVF5342 831 928/ 30 W70 L1 W53 W44 W17 4.0
13 STEELE, ZACHARY CAREH880 1091 1078/ 84 W50 L16 W45 W35 W28 4.0
14 NARAYANAN, MENAKA EMSG9395 1226 1205/230 L39 W71 W42 W15 W23 4.0
15 VALDEZ, PAUL HSCGF938 903 953/ 40 W61 W55 W10 L14 L5 3.0
16 SAWYER, JOE LARE3528 803 866/110 W54 W13 L9 L7 W48 3.0
17 ENGLE, LANGSTON FHVG2668 1033 1015/111 W20 W62 W41 L4 L12 3.0
18 MISZCZAK, LIAM SAIF8682 934 934/121 W46 W33 L3 W55 L6 3.0
19 AHO, BILLY BACFE101 869 873/ 53 W51 W26 L1 L32 W43 3.0
20 BOERSMA, JACK LYCGG216 623 785/ 48 L17 W54 W36 W30 L9 3.0
21 HAN, HENRY HPVFD948 850 861/ 78 W44 L2 W56 L11 W47 3.0
22 PYLES, CHRISTOPHER SAIF8739 904 915/134 W64 W39 L4 W25 L11 3.0
23 RUBBERT, GRANT LYCEK007 859 910/ 30 W68 W29 L5 W41 L14 3.0
24 KAHLE, JIMMY SKYF2025 833 857/ 98 W67 L4 W48 W26 L10 3.0
25 NGUYEN, RANDY ASTG4775 782 844/ 62 W52 L8 W29 L22 W41 3.0
26 GONZALEZ, GABRIEL ASTE6169 526 744/ 30 W28 L19 W33 L24 W55 3.0
27 PARKS, ISAAC CIAF4924 998 973/ 55 W48 L6 D39 W49 D40 3.0
28 MORRIS, JULIA LYCGE440 856 851/ 95 L26 W51 W47 W43 L13 3.0
29 HARDESTY, DUSTIN TENFC343 500 848/ 5 W34 L23 L25 W53 W42 3.0
30 LENDERMAN, TAYLOR NORE3718 839 830/ 80 W77 L3 W50 L20 W59 3.0
31 DRURY, GABE CIAE1769 808 814/ 98 W69 L5 W66 W46 L7 3.0
32 WENDLING, JACK ASTEG787 743 782/ 98 L41 W68 W52 W19 L8 3.0
33 MIGITA, TAIGA LARED110 748 759/ 50 W38 L18 L26 W64 W44 3.0
34 SULLIVAN, LAKE MTNG7689 793 790/120 L29 W61 W65 L10 W46 3.0
35 SCHROEDER, TYLER WELE7557 785 792/ 30 W74 L9 W64 L13 W58 3.0
36 VALDEZ, PHILIP HSCE8125 832 815/ 40 W57 L10 L20 W72 W50 3.0
37 KING, TAYLOR ASTEH361 798 774/146 W72 L7 L46 W68 W51 3.0
38 CRUSE, WESLEY SKYGI395 600 666/ 5 L33 L64 W67 W66 W45 3.0
39 MEISNER, JED KSHE9052 727 808/213 W14 L22 D27 L40 W57 2.5
40 TILLEY, JAREN HPVEF561 962 908/ 27 W53 L42 L43 W39 D27 2.5
41 ERICKSON, DANIEL SKYG1192 600 779/ 5 W32 W49 L17 L23 L25 2.0
42 WINTERS, ISAAC CIAG1487 758 767/ 70 W75 W40 L14 L8 L29 2.0
43 MALQUIST, BENJAMIN WKEEJ768 688 710/111 L3 W77 W40 L28 L19 2.0
44 MCCOLLUM, CONNOR RESE8721 501 605/ 15 L21 W60 W62 L12 L33 2.0
45 WINE, TRISTAN RESEE596 717 701/154 L2 W76 L13 W54 L38 2.0
46 JACOBSEN, JOSHUA LYCE4866 561 607/ 30 L18 W73 W37 L31 L34 2.0
47 WITZEL, BEN CIAF8369 671 663/ 85 L5 W57 L28 W69 L21 2.0
48 FULLER II, PATRICK R LYCF9059 581 620/ 38 L27 W58 L24 W52 L16 2.0
49 HAN, LAWRENCE CEEG3305 856 802/ 52 W58 L41 L11 L27 W68 2.0
50 HORNSTRA, BRADY LYCFA279 634 626/ 74 L13 W70 L30 W65 L36 2.0
51 KEELING, SPENCER CAREA763 555 593/ 30 L19 L28 W75 W62 L37 2.0
52 SLAUGHTER, CORY SKYFI579 500 576/ 5 L25 W63 L32 L48 W64 2.0
53 SIM, ALEX SKYF3317 563 571/ 20 L40 W75 L12 L29 W69 2.0
54 SMET, BRANDON NORFC923 400 499/ 10 L16 L20 W61 L45 W66 2.0
55 BLECHA, CAMERON SKYGI550 735 698/ 15 W73 L15 W72 L18 L26 2.0
56 SINGLETON, SHION SAIF6426 632 602/ 54 L10 W69 L21 L57 W72 2.0
57 DUNCAN, EVAN SKYFI410 438 509/ 20 L36 L47 W74 W56 L39 2.0
58 DRURY, ABBEY CIAF4320 519 535/ 44 L49 L48 W73 W60 L35 2.0
59 EVANS, ADAM CIAFB851 612 580/ 34 L7 L65 W70 W71 L30 2.0
60 HAN, EDWARD CEEFG416 689 635/ 53 L4 L44 W71 L58 W70 2.0
61 BOWMER, ANTHONY SUNEB939 555 540/ 55 L15 L34 L54 W74 W65 2.0
62 KOLODYCHUK, STEPHEN ASTG3596 795 720/ 91 W76 L17 L44 L51 W67 2.0
63 MICHELIN, JUSTIN LARED097 576 533/ 39 L8 L52 L69 W76 W71 2.0
64 BRAUNBERGER, KRISTOPHERASTE3479 561 538/ 20 L22 W38 L35 L33 L52 1.0
65 MOORE, JUSTIN TENF3005 500 433/ 5 L6 W59 L34 L50 L61 1.0
66 WHITNEY, BRIAN HPVEA375 591 534/ 26 L9 W74 L31 L38 L54 1.0
67 RECORD, CHANDLER WKEF8293 445 440/ 20 L24 L11 L38 W75 L62 1.0
68 JOHNSON, ELLIOTT LARED700 529 509/ 35 L23 L32 W76 L37 L49 1.0
69 FULLER, ELIZABETH LYCEJ738 400 400/ 24 L31 L56 W63 L47 L53 1.0
70 WHITNEY, CHRISTIAN NORE9965 425 400/ 10 L12 L50 L59 W73 L60 1.0
71 MOORMEIR, FREDERICK LYCE2226 400 400/ 23 BYE L14 L60 L59 L63 1.0
72 PIETRO, DOMINIC GENFK367 400 400/ 14 L37 BYE L55 L36 L56 1.0
73 HAUGEN, JORDAN CEEF8989 500 400/ 5 L55 L46 L58 L70 W76 1.0
74 RAMIREZ, JACOB CIAEI539 400 400/ 5 L35 L66 L57 L61 D75 0.5
75 REYMAN, KALEB MDIGD506 600 400/ 5 L42 L53 L51 L67 D74 0.5
76 CRUMP, JOSEPH TENF5212 500 400/ 5 L62 L45 L68 L63 L73 0.0
77 ROSS, MCKAY CIAE1906 455 434/ 31 L30 L43 U U U 0.0
Chess F.E.S.T.
K-6th Grade Team Standings:
1.Assumption
2.Saint Pauls
3.Happy Valley
4.Lynden Christian
5.Larrabee
6.Skyline
7.Cascadia

3.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ as they come available.
2009:
Feb 27-28 Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships, Mt. Vernon H.S.
(info at http://www.whsca.org/TA-StateTeam2009.html)
Mar 7 Wa State Middle School / Jr. High Chess Team Championships, Mercer Island
(info at http://www.whsca.org/TA-MSteam2009.html)
Mar 14 3rd Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham (see above)
Apr 25 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Spokane, WA
(http://www.spokanechess2009.com/)
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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Chess Memo 171

2009-02-13T01:42:00.000-08:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #171, February 14, 2009 - - -
Contents:
1. Feb. 21: Skagit K-8 Championship, Edison ENTER NOW
2. Feb. 21: Chess F.E.S.T. K-6, Ferndale ENTER NOW
3. Teachers: Chess in the Classroom
4. Locals compete at HS and MS State
5. Results: Chess Jam
6. NW Scholastic Chess Calendar

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1.
NEW: SKAGIT K-8 CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT EDISON ELEMENTARY
FEBRUARY 21, 2009
Timothy Spitzer, a senior at Sedro-Woolley High school is hosting this chess tournament for K-8 chess players of all abilities as a part of his culminating senior project. The event will be held at Edison Elementary School, Edison. It’s a Washington State Elementary Championship Qualifier.
Both sections (K-3rd and 4th-8th Grades) will be five round, NWSRS rated, Swiss paired, separate tournament sections seeded by NWSRS ratings.
Directions to Edison Elementary School in Edison:
* Take I-5
* Take exit 236 at the casino
* Turn West onto Bow Hill road (you will be going uphill)
* Keep traveling on Bow Hill road for about four to five miles (you will come to a stop sign)
* Cross Chuckanut drive
* Continue going for about two-thirds of a mile and you will see the school

Entry Fee: $3.00. Register in advance, pay at the door.
E-Mail all entries to: Timothy Spitzer at Spitzer.Tim@hotmail.com .
E-mails will not be accepted past 6:00 pm, February 19.
No entries will be accepted on the day of the tournament. ONLY E-mailed entries will be accepted!
Time control for 4th- 8th Grade Sections: Game/30 minutes.
There will not be a time control for the K-3rd Grade Section. If a game appears destined to exceed 60 minutes a chess clock will be put on it to ensure the game doesn’t delay the next round.
All players must check in. Check in is from 8:45 to 9:15 am. Do not be late!

Chess Schedule:
Round 1 9:30 a.m. Round 2 10:45 a.m. Lunch is after Round 2
Round 3 12:30 p.m Round 4 1:45 p.m. Round 5 3:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony: 4:15 p.m.

Lunch:
This Chess Tournament will not be providing snacks or lunch. I recommend bringing your own lunch/snacks from home. There are also will be local restaurants and bakeries that serve lunch, they are within a 5 minute walk.

Prizes:
K-3rd Grade Section will have 1st through 3rd place trophies.
4th-8th Grade Section will have 1st through 3rd place trophies.
Tournament director: Timothy Spitzer
For more info call Timothy Spitzer at (360) 724-3148 or e-mail: Spitzer.Tim@hotmail.com .

2.
CHESS F.E.S.T.
FEBRUARY 21, 2009
SKYLINE ELEMENTARY, FERNDALE
Come and play at the Chess F.E.S.T! It's a chess tournament and playday for chessplayers of all abilities, from beginner to experienced tournament competitor, from Kindergarden through 6th grade.
And it's a State Qualifier Tournament! Kindergarten-6th grade players with winning scores (3/5) qualify to participate in the 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, being held this year on April 25 in Spokane, Washington.
The F.E.S.T. fun includes:
-Door prizes (for grownups!)
-The two Skyline long slides
-Climbing wall
-Big chess set
-Inflatable jump tent
-Saturday morning cartoons (TV)
-Play in the refurbished Skyline playground
-Covered area (bring a basketball!)
-Gym as relaxation and awards area
-On-site concessions
-Participation awards

Can't play all day? Play part of the day then! Players can receive two half-point byes for the morning (or other) rounds upon request.
The F.E.S.T. is a joint effort of the Skyline Elementary Chess Club, Cascadia Elementary Chess Club, and Eagleridge Elementary Chess Club. Proceeds benefit all F.S.D. schools. Concessions benefit Mrs. Wickham's 5th-6th grade class at Skyline.
Site: Skyline Elementary School, 2225 Thornton Rd, Ferndale. (Map, directions at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/chessfest09.html.)

Playing sections: K-3rd grades, 4th-6th grades. (If we have six or more Kindergarten players, they'll play in a separate, third section.)
Format: Five round Swiss (no elimination). Game/30 (maximum one hour for each game.) Tournament rated by the Northwest Scholastic Rating System. Pairings by computer.

Schedule: Check-in 8:45 - 9:15am at the Skyline gym. Opening ceremonies at 9:20am. Approximate start times for each round: 10:00, 11:20, (lunch break), 12:45, 2:00, 3:15. Awards ceremony 4:35pm or ASAP. Note: If a player can't play the morning rounds, they can receive a half-point "bye" (tie game score) for the rounds missed. Must be requested in advance.
Individual awards for top fifteen scorers in each section. Participation prize minimum for every player. Ties broken by computer as per WHSCA rules.
Top seven teams, based on top five players from a school, considering both sections combined, receive awards. A team shall consist of students enrolled in a school for the 2008-09 school year (as per State Elem. and WHSCA State rules).
Bring: Chess boards/sets for the non-tournament ("skittles") area.

TO ENTER: Advance entry required. Entry fee $10. Mailed entries, with entry fee enclosed, must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, February 18. All players must check-in the morning of the tourney between 8:45 and 9:15. Make check to Skyline PTO. Mail entries to:
.....Skyline Elem. PTO - Chess
.....PO Box 905
.....Ferndale WA 98248
Include the following: Student's Full Name, Address, School, Grade, Phone, Email, T-shirt info if desired.

ONLINE Registration: Go to http://www.chess4life.com/chess-event/Chess-F-E-S-T-/550 to register online. ($1.75 convenience fee applies.)

T-SHIRT OPTION: If you would like a Chess F.E.S.T. T-shirt, include an extra $12 with your entry, and mail your entry early, as T-shirt information must be postmarked by Saturday, February 14. Indicate size (youth size) desired: S, M, L, or XL.
Further information: Visit the Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess website at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ , email Leslie Drury at lesliecharlie@comcast.net, or phone 384-0312.

3.
ATTENTION TEACHERS:
ADD CHESS TO YOUR TOOLBOX
There once was a little group of educator chessplayers in Seattle, who observed that chess benefits kids in several ways, i.e. by teaching thinking skills. So they started the Seattle Chess Foundation, and it grew rapidly, so they changed the name to America's Foundation for Chess. Their 'First Move' program is now taught in school classrooms in 26 states, and Idaho has become the first state to offer a state-wide chess curriculum, using their program. Check it out, and consider employing it in your school or school district.
America's Foundation for Chess: http://www.af4c.org
AF4C FAQ: http://af4c.memfirstclubs.net/club/scripts/library/view_document.asp?DN=FAQ&NS=FAQ
Introductory Video: http://af4c.memfirstclubs.net/club/scripts/library/view_document.asp?DN=AF4CMD&NS=PUBLIC
"The Chess Lady" interview: mms://media03.memfirstweb.net/af4c/af4c_comcast.wmv
AF4C in the News:
http://af4c.memfirstclubs.net/club/scripts/filelib/view_filelib_list.asp?NS=NW&PAGECFG=ARTARCH&FGRPCODE=ARTARCH&APP=184

4.
LOCALS COMPETE AT HIGH SCHOOL STATE
AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE
The State High School Individual Championships were held in Seattle on January 30-31, and the State Middle School Championships were in Lynnwood on February 7. Congratulations to the following students for travelling to the Big City and competing against the State's best players.
High School Open Division:
16th: Eli Blankers, Lynden Christian
25th: Tim Spitzer, Sedro-Woolley
High School Reserve Division:
1st!: Mark Rathvon, Sedro-Woolley (emerged on top after a hairy speed chess playoff!)
5th: Matt Nulle, Sehome
24th: Kalvin DeBoer, Lynden Christian
26th: John W. Honcoop, Lynden Christian
32nd: Terren Honcoop, Lynden
45th: Ben Steensma, Lynden Christian
49th: Caitlyn Ward, Lynden Christian
Middle School, Open Division:
7th: Alexandra Botez, Blaine MS
Middle School Reserve Division:
12th: Grace Pyles, Saint Paul's

5.
12TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHESS JAM - 136 PLAYERS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009
FERNDALE, WA
(Results best viewed in a fixed font, i.e. Courier)
(Interpret id numbers at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ratings.html )

K - 1ST GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 MCKAY, CONNOR WKEBJ352 558 728/ 19 W13 W9 D6 W7 W2 4.5
2 FRAZIER, JOSHUA ASTAI906 825 803/ 25 D8 W11 W3 W6 L1 3.5
3 SCHAEFER, COLM ASTB9423 638 704/ 11 HPB W4 L2 W5 W6 3.5
4 COLLINS, GRANT WKEBB196 547 552/ 24 D11 L3 W13 D8 W10 3.0
5 FULLER, MICHAEL LYCB8993 655 619/ 14 L6 BYE W10 L3 W9 3.0
6 DEYERIN, DEVAN WKEBA041 419 554/ 18 W5 W7 D1 L2 L3 2.5
7 MONTOYA-LEWIS, ZACHARY BCOBF223 558 544/ 19 W10 L6 W9 L1 D8 2.5
8 WINE, TAHLIA RESBA750 439 448/ 49 D2 L10 BYE D4 D7 2.5
9 DANENHOWER, MAX SAIAE991 461 461/ 15 W12 L1 L7 W11 L5 2.0
10 WILSON, STEVEN HSCB8849 400 425/ 5 L7 W8 L5 W12 L4 2.0
11 MCPHAIL, SIERRA ISOA9386 400 437/ 5 D4 L2 D12 L9 W13 2.0
12 KUHL, JOCELYN CIABJ516 400 400/ 4 L9 D13 D11 L10 BYE 2.0
13 SIM, BREVIN SKYAA553 400 400/ 4 L1 D12 L4 BYE L11 1.5

2ND - 3RD GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 VELDHUISEN, TY COLDH107 874 940/ 89 W19 W11 D6 W7 W3 4.5
2 HARLE, NIKHIL CDRDJ930 913 940/ 69 W9 W4 W5 L3 W11 4.0
3 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAIDH798 1055 1052/231 W10 W21 W8 W2 L1 4.0
4 SUN, LUCY HPVCA489 669 775/ 20 W14 L2 W15 W10 W8 4.0
5 GHANBARI, DARMON CARCF886 769 800/ 25 W23 W20 L2 W6 W13 4.0
6 KAECH, RICHY SKYCC022 727 756/112 W27 W12 D1 L5 W16 3.5
7 RYBKA, BARRETT ASTCD955 561 676/ 44 HPB W17 W16 L1 W15 3.5
8 GOIT, ELLIOT WKED7271 795 779/ 25 W22 W26 L3 W12 L4 3.0
9 WAGNER, BRODY LARCF603 434 547/ 15 L2 W14 W21 L13 W18 3.0
10 SCHWINDT, ETHAN WKEDF266 455 548/ 18 L3 W25 W18 L4 W23 3.0
11 PICKERING, TAYSON NORDG207 579 614/ 15 W30 L1 W22 W19 L2 3.0
12 LANGE, DAVID MTNDD425 470 557/ 10 W28 L6 W20 L8 W19 3.0
13 SIDHU, SIMRIN NORDC385 472 510/ 19 L18 W27 W30 W9 L5 3.0
14 SCHOENECKER, LILLY ASTCA073 400 496/ 14 L4 L9 W31 W29 W26 3.0
15 FEENSTRA, HENRY SAID2294 522 532/ 15 D17 W29 L4 W24 L7 2.5
16 DANENHOWER, ASA SAICA314 613 596/ 22 D29 W18 L7 W21 L6 2.5
17 PRINGLE, NATHAN SKYDJ870 400 451/ 10 D15 L7 D24 D22 W28 2.5
18 LOVE, PARKER CUEDF192 400 433/ 5 W13 L16 L10 W25 L9 2.0
19 WILLETT, PATRICK CUEDF580 429 460/ 10 L1 W31 W26 L11 L12 2.0
20 WILSON, GEMMA HSCDA930 400 430/ 10 W24 L5 L12 D26 D22 2.0
21 FINKBONNER, JAKE ASTDA442 665 604/ 13 W25 L3 L9 L16 W29 2.0
22 MCPHAIL, DYLAN ISOD7213 417 429/ 15 L8 W28 L11 D17 D20 2.0
23 SLAUGHTER, NICKOLAS SKYCG121 413 422/ 37 L5 D24 D29 W27 L10 2.0
24 CHAN, PAYTON SUND6973 642 506/ 10 L20 D23 D17 L15 W30 2.0
25 DALRYMPLE, ROSS SAICC691 400 400/ 8 L21 L10 BYE L18 W31 2.0
26 STEWARDSON, LIAM EAGCB112 505 448/ 31 W31 L8 L19 D20 L14 1.5
27 STONE, TAZER CIADB624 400 400/ 9 L6 L13 D28 L23 BYE 1.5
28 BOYD, FINNEGAN CUEDF769 400 400/ 5 L12 L22 D27 W30 L17 1.5
29 PETERSON, TOMMY WKEDC276 400 400/ 34 D16 L15 D23 L14 L21 1.0
30 CALDWELL, JACKSON WKED5692 400 400/ 8 L11 BYE L13 L28 L24 1.0
31 MEDCALF, MASON LARCI950 400 400/ 4 L26 L19 L14 BYE L25 1.0

4TH - 6TH GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 LEE, JONAH BCXDX438 1285 1322/ 59 W31 W12 W11 W3 W8 5.0
2 BROWN, KENNETH FHVG4291 1147 1175/157 W30 W13 D9 W4 W10 4.5
3 MACLACHLAN, SILAS HSCGG617 1070 1095/ 26 W33 W23 W7 L1 W16 4.0
4 KNAPP, ROBERT J LYCG8465 958 1010/127 W34 W17 W6 L2 W18 4.0
5 CARPENTER, COLTON SAIE4173 1144 1146/159 W27 W16 L10 W9 W13 4.0
6 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAIDE130 1113 1109/226 W26 W21 L4 W23 W20 4.0
7 MISZCZAK, LIAM SAIF8682 906 934/116 W43 W29 L3 W14 W22 4.0
8 SMARTT, KALEB HSCG4368 1081 1084/108 W39 W14 W15 D10 L1 3.5
9 RIANDA, WILL CIAG2326 1050 1058/164 W35 W18 D2 L5 W15 3.5
10 WITECKI, IAN ASTG9565 955 998/216 W37 W42 W5 D8 L2 3.5
11 KAECH, STONE SKYF6398 1003 978/188 W36 W22 L1 L15 W32 3.0
12 HAN, HENRY HPVFD948 862 850/ 73 W25 L1 W33 L22 W36 3.0
13 AHO, BILLY BACFE101 860 869/ 48 W47 L2 W27 W17 L5 3.0
14 VALDEZ, PHILIP HSCE8125 832 832/ 35 W24 L8 W37 L7 W33 3.0
15 FRAZIER, JACOB ASTEA879 658 791/ 20 W49 W19 L8 W11 L9 3.0
16 MORRIS, JULIA LYCGE440 855 856/ 90 W44 L5 W36 W28 L3 3.0
17 HAN, EDWARD CEEFG416 662 689/ 48 W40 L4 W24 L13 W28 3.0
18 WENDLING, JACK ASTEG787 704 743/ 93 W45 L9 W44 W19 L4 3.0
19 SUN, KEVIN HPVF5342 865 831/ 25 W28 L15 W31 L18 W30 3.0
20 HAN, LAWRENCE CEEG3305 867 856/ 47 L42 W32 W30 W21 L6 3.0
21 KAHLE, JIMMY SKYF2025 842 833/ 93 W48 L6 W34 L20 W31 3.0
22 WINE, TRISTAN RESEE596 665 717/149 W46 L11 W43 W12 L7 3.0
23 KING, TAYLOR ASTEH361 795 798/141 WF L3 W42 L6 W35 3.0
24 SIM, ALEX SKYF3317 400 563/ 15 L14 W35 L17 W27 W40 3.0
25 FULLER II, PATRICK R LYCF9059 491 581/ 33 L12 L27 W49 W34 W29 3.0
26 EVANS, ADAM CIAFB851 597 612/ 29 L6 HPB W41 D32 HPB 2.5
27 GOO, AUDREY ASTE6863 603 607/112 L5 W25 L13 L24 W42 2.0
28 GONZALEZ, GABRIEL ASTE6169 495 526/ 25 L19 W38 W29 L16 L17 2.0
29 LESH, LAINEY WHCFI034 643 602/ 56 W38 L7 L28 W37 L25 2.0
30 SINGLETON, SHION SAIF6426 634 632/ 49 L2 W41 L20 W43 L19 2.0
31 HORNSTRA, BRADY LYCFA279 638 634/ 69 L1 W47 L19 W44 L21 2.0
32 BOERSMA, JACK LYCGG216 640 623/ 43 D41 L20 W39 D26 L11 2.0
33 SCHOENECKER, JAMES ASTEF322 582 594/ 35 L3 W48 L12 W42 L14 2.0
34 BOWMER, ANTHONY SUNEB939 559 555/ 50 L4 W45 L21 L25 W44 2.0
35 JACOBSEN, JOSHUA LYCE4866 571 561/ 25 L9 L24 W46 W38 L23 2.0
36 EARLE, LOGAN LARGB304 562 571/ 45 L11 W46 L16 W45 L12 2.0
37 HILBURN, CAMERON CAREE469 550 545/ 20 L10 W49 L14 L29 W45 2.0
38 WHITNEY, CHRISTIAN NORE9965 400 425/ 5 L29 L28 W48 L35 W43 2.0
39 GOODIN, ZACHARY ASTEJ531 584 548/ 55 L8 L44 L32 W46 W47 2.0
40 MORRISON, MICHAEL CUEEI596 400 400/ 12 L17 L43 BYE D41 L24 1.5
41 NESTOR, ELLIOT HPVE2669 400 400/ 5 D32 L30 L26 D40 D49 1.5
42 MCCOLLUM, CONNOR RESE8721 495 501/ 10 W20 L10 L23 L33 L27 1.0
43 VAN DE POEL, ALEXANDER ASTG9605 514 464/122 L7 W40 L22 L30 L38 1.0
44 DUNCAN, EVAN SKYFI410 451 438/ 15 L16 W39 L18 L31 L34 1.0
45 FULLER, ELIZABETH LYCEJ738 400 400/ 19 L18 L34 W47 L36 L37 1.0
46 SCHOENECKER, SAVANNA ASTFG180 400 400/ 24 L22 L36 L35 L39 BYE 1.0
47 RANDALL-GRUTTER, ROWAN SILEE364 461 410/ 15 L13 L31 L45 W49 L39 1.0
48 ODEGAARD, CAMERON SILE8764 400 400/ 13 L21 L33 L38 BYE U 1.0
49 RODRIGUEZ, CHRISTIAN G EAGF6933 500 400/ 5 L15 L37 L25 L47 D41 0.5

7TH - 12TH GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 rd6 tot
1 SOHAL, TANRAJ BCXHX474 1620 1630/ 74 BYE W15 W7 W6 W2 D5 5.5
2 WITECKI, THOMAS LYEK8805 1556 1560/441 BYE W29 W4 W5 L1 W8 5.0
3 STEWARDSON, PAUL HSCI4704 1250 1273/120 BYE W10 W17 W7 L5 W13 5.0
4 SMITH, DUSTIN SEDMA158 1111 1185/ 71 BYE W22 L2 W17 W20 W6 5.0
5 BLANKERS, ELI LYXK8258 1409 1425/217 BYE W18 W14 L2 W3 D1 4.5
6 LOUDON, DAVID FERL4251 1251 1242/ 66 BYE W9 W11 L1 W19 L4 4.0
7 HONCOOP, TERREN LYEM7330 1153 1165/135 BYE W21 L1 L3 W22 W15 4.0
8 SYMONDS, CALOB LYMI4003 1133 1131/139 BYE L17 W26 W11 W18 L2 4.0
9 THOMSON, TAYLOR HSCLB307 975 970/ 44 BYE L6 W33 L20 W26 W23 4.0
10 RYBKA, FENTON FERL9100 976 986/181 BYE L3 L13 W35 W24 W19 4.0
11 TEFFT-MEEKER, DEVON FHVI5594 919 992/129 BYE W12 L6 L8 W33 W18 4.0
12 LESH, ROBYN LYEJA140 1114 1087/134 BYE L11 W19 W24 L13 W17 4.0
13 DEBOER, KALVIN LYXKF479 744 964/ 63 U BYE W10 W21 W12 L3 4.0
14 ABBOTT, ALEXANDER FERL2280 1043 1020/163 BYE W24 L5 L19 D16 W20 3.5
15 GOO, ANTHONY C ASTI7666 1022 1035/158 BYE L1 HPB W25 W29 L7 3.5
16 BURDSAL, TREMAYNE SEDJ9072 861 846/ 27 BYE L19 L32 W37 D14 W29 3.5
17 BLOK, DYLAN LYCHG840 947 960/ 97 BYE W8 L3 L4 W28 L12 3.0
18 PITCHER, RYAN LYCH8308 1005 990/164 BYE L5 W23 W22 L8 L11 3.0
19 HONCOOP, JOHN WILLIAM LYXM6365 878 899/ 92 BYE W16 L12 W14 L6 L10 3.0
20 MABERRY, DAVID LYCHI939 819 855/ 77 U W38 W31 W9 L4 L14 3.0
21 VALDEZ, PAUL HSCGF938 952 903/ 35 BYE L7 W34 L13 L23 W33 3.0
22 DUNFORD, NATHAN HSCI8195 906 886/ 34 BYE L4 W35 L18 L7 W37 3.0
23 STEENSMA, BEN LYXJ7236 764 806/ 72 U W30 L18 W34 W21 L9 3.0
24 EVANS, ETHAN HSCH3309 896 861/ 30 BYE L14 W43 L12 L10 W35 3.0
25 STOCKTON, SHANE LYCHI631 745 773/ 38 U W36 D29 L15 W30 D27 3.0
26 HAN, AMY FHVIK070 811 812/ 60 U W42 L8 W39 L9 W31 3.0
27 FERGUSON, JUSTIN VSTI9127 813 748/ 12 U L34 D30 W43 W32 D25 3.0
28 WARD, CAITLYN LYXJ4793 729 711/ 14 U L31 W41 W42 L17 W36 3.0
29 RIANDA, BEN VSTI7794 1021 954/165 BYE L2 D25 W32 L15 L16 2.5
30 WILSON, KENNY HSCHB574 522 579/ 15 U L23 D27 W41 L25 W32 2.5
31 FISHER, GREG FERL5283 486 565/ 70 U W28 L20 L33 W34 L26 2.0
32 COMCHOC, BJ LYCIC635 400 507/ 21 U W37 W16 L29 L27 L30 2.0
33 LIKKEL, DRAKE LYCH7027 719 709/ 66 U W39 L9 W31 L11 L21 2.0
34 CUMMINS, KYLE FHVH3068 625 620/ 25 U W27 L21 L23 L31 W41 2.0
35 NIEUWENDORP, TY MRDK4783 648 646/ 25 U W40 L22 L10 W42 L24 2.0
36 SEMSAK, DEREK HORH7016 505 492/ 14 U L25 L37 BYE W38 L28 2.0
37 FARRIS, AARON FERL5677 672 586/ 7 U L32 W36 L16 W43 L22 2.0
38 FERGUSON, WILLIAM VSTID516 634 561/ 12 U L20 L39 W40 L36 W42 2.0
39 HENRY, COLTON FERKF320 400 404/ 23 U L33 W38 L26 L41 BYE 2.0
40 PRICE, NICK LYCHE925 700 400/ 4 U L35 L42 L38 BYE W43 2.0
41 DUNCAN, HEATHER VSTIB625 502 457/ 11 U HPB L28 L30 W39 L34 1.5
42 WILSON, LAURA HSCJE346 577 513/ 22 U L26 W40 L28 L35 L38 1.0
43 BISHEL, CAMERON SEDK9470 400 400/ 11 U BYE L24 L27 L37 L40 1.0

K-6TH GRADE TEAM STANDINGS:
1.Saint Pauls
2.Assumption
3.Wade King
4.Lynden Christian
5.Skyline
6.Happy Valley
7.Cascadia

6.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ as they come available.
2009:
Feb 21 Skagit K-8 Championships, Edison, WA Contact: Spitzer.Tim@hotmail.com
Feb 21 F.E.S.T: Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Feb 27-28 Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships, Mt. Vernon H.S.
Mar 7 Wa State Middle School / Jr. High Chess Team Championships, Mercer Island
(info at http://www.whsca.org/TA-MSteam2009.html)
Mar 14 3rd Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 25 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Spokane, WA
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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Chess Memo 170

2009-02-03T01:42:00.001-08:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #170, February 3, 2009 - - -
Contents:
1. Chess Jam K-12 SATURDAY -- ENTER NOW
2. NW High School League: Lynden Champs!
3. Chess on KVOS-TV Online
4. NW Scholastic Chess Calendar

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1.
12TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHESS JAM K-12 -- ENTER NOW
THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009
AT FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL
ENTER ONLINE OR BY MAIL
A chess playday and tournament for chessplayers of all abilities, K-12th grades, from beginner to expert! Also a State Qualifier Tournament! Players 6th grade and below with winning scores qualify to play in the 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships.
Site: Ferndale High School. Check-in is in the Cafeteria.
Five rounds, no-elimination format:
---Grades 7-12: 5-Round "McMahon Swiss", Game/45 (90 minute game max.)
---Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-6: Three sections, each 5-Round "Swiss", Game/30 (60 minute game max.)
Schedule: 8:30am - Registration opens. Note: All pre-registrants must check in. Players who check in late will receive a half-point bye in round one. 8:50am - Deadline for 7th-12th grade players to check in. 9:15am - Deadline for K-6th grade players to check in. 9:15am - 1st Round, 7th-12th grade section, in Library. 9:20am - Players meeting, K-6 players, in Cafeteria. 9:45am - 1st Round, K-1, 2-3, 4-6 sections. See website FAQ for full rounds schedule. 4:40pm - Awards ceremony for K-1, 2-3, 4-6th grade sections. 5:45pm - Awards ceremony for 7-12th grade section.
Awards: Awards to top ten in upper sections, top five in K-1 section. Medals to those scoring 3.0 or higher. Every K-1 player who completes all five rounds will receive a medal or trophy. Team awards to top seven elementary schools (determined by adding the points of the top five scorers from a single K-5 or K-6 school). Team awards to top three schools in the 7th-12th grade division. Tiebreaks by computer.
How To Enter: Players must register in advance. Entry fee is $10 per player. Entries must be received by Thursday, February 5 (earlier if you want the T-shirt). Register online via website below. Or mail entries to Ferndale High School Chess Club, Attn: Mr. Pringle, Box 428, Ferndale WA 98248. Make checks to Ferndale High School. Include full name, school, grade, phone, Email address. Proceeds benefit the FHS Chess Club.
The Famous Chess Jam T-Shirt: Players can have a custom Chess Jam 2009 T-shirt waiting for them on Game Day. Order yours by writing T-SHIRT ME! on your entry, and indicate size preferred (indicate youth or adult size, then XS,S,M,L,XL) and color preferred (Deep Green, Deep Blue [Navy], Bergundy-Maroon, or Black). Lettering and artwork is White. If your color is unavailable, default color is Deep Green. Do not send in T-shirt monies in advance -- the $12 T-shirt fee will be collected on-site. Do order in advance though -- extras will not be available on Game Day. Entries with T-shirt orders must be received earlier, by Tuesday, February 3.
Bring: Lunch money for concessions, or sack lunch. And bring a riddle to write on an index card for door prizes. Groaners are fine. It might be read publicly between rounds! (i.e. Why did the mother owl not worry about her baby? Because she didn't give a hoot!)
For more info: Surf http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/jam09.html for further details, online registration option, one page flyer and FAQ. Or email director Randy Kaech, kaech@verizon.net, 384-2792.

2.
NW HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
LYNDEN REGAINS THE CROWN
Congratulations to the new league champions, Lynden High School! And good luck to all the teams who will be representing the Northwest League at State.
NWL FINAL STANDINGS:
1st 37.5 Lynden
2nd 30.5 Ferndale
3rd 27.0 Sedro-Woolley
4th 24.5 Burlington-Edison
5th 24.5 Sehome
6th 24.0 Lynden Christian
7th 21.0 Blaine
8th 15.0 Mount Baker
14.5 Burlington-Edison B
14.5 Mount Vernon
10.5 Sedro-Woolley B
7.0 Lynden B
5.5 Burlington-Edison C
5.0 Bellingham
(Top eight qualify to participate in the 2009 Washington State High School Chess Team Championships, on Feb. 27-28 at Mount Vernon H.S.)

NWL ROUND 7:
5.0 Lynden - 0.0 Blaine
3.5 Burlington-Edison - 1.5 Sedro-Woolley
5.0 Ferndale - 0.0 Burlington-Edison B
0.0 Sedro-Woolley B - 5.0 Sehome
4.0 Lynden Christian - 1.0 Lynden B
1.0 Burlington-Edison C - 3.0 Mount Baker
1.0 Bellingham - 3.0 Mount Vernon

NWL ROUND 8:
0.0 Mount Baker - 5.0 Lynden
5.0 Sedro-Woolley - 0.0 Mount Vernon
0.0 Sedro-Woolley B - 5.0 Ferndale
4.0 Sehome - 1.0 Lynden B
5.0 Burlington - 0.0 Burlington B
0.0 Burlington C - 5.0 Lynden Christian
5.0 Blaine - 0.0 Bellingham

3.
KVOS-TV YOUTH CHESS FEATURETTE
NOW ONLINE
If you played in the Whatcom Championships at the Lynden Fairgrounds, you may be on TV! Check it out at
http://www.kvos.com/content/experiencenorthwest/story/Checkmate/cVF0ANnTCEeAMNlTBtYyOw.cspx
(or at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ ).

4.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ as they come available.
2009:
Feb 7 International Chess Jam 2009, K-12, Ferndale
Feb 21 F.E.S.T: Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Feb 27-28 Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships, Mt. Vernon H.S.
Mar 14 3rd Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 25 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Spokane, WA
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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Chess Ememo #169

2009-01-28T20:40:00.000-08:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #169, January 27, 2009 - - -
Contents:
1. Results: Jan. 26 NWL High School League Meet #3
2. Results: Jan. 26 Whatcom Middle School League
3. Results: Jan. 24 Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge (158 players)
4. KVOS-TV Scholastic Chess show on TV & webcast
5. Upcoming: Feb. 7 Chess Jam K-12, Ferndale -NOW TAKING ENTRIES
6. NW Scholastic Chess Calendar

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1.
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE
FOURTEEN TEAMS, ONLY EIGHT GO TO STATE
ONE MEET TO GO
It looks like Lynden has a good grasp on the title, but who will claim the 2nd and 3rd place hardware? And who makes the All-Star Team? And who gets to go to The Big Dance? (That is, the State Team Championships, featuring the best high school chess teams from around Washington, being held at Mount Vernon February 27-28.) Stay tuned, the final meet is Monday evening, Feb. 2 at Lynden Christian.
NWL STANDINGS AFTER SIX ROUNDS (TWO ROUNDS REMAINING):
27.5 Lynden
20.5 Sedro-Woolley
20.5 Ferndale
16.0 Burlington-Edison
16.0 Blaine
15.5 Sehome
15.0 Lynden Christian
14.5 Burlington-Edison B
12.0 Mount Baker
11.5 Mount Vernon
10.5 Sedro-Woolley B
5.0 Lynden B
4.5 Burlington-Edison C
4.0 Bellingham

ROUND 5, JANUARY 26 at Ferndale:
0.0 Lynden Christian - 5.0 Lynden
3.5 Sedro-Woolley - 1.5 Ferndale
4.0 Burlington-Edison - 1.0 Mount Vernon
5.0 Sehome - 0.0 Burlington-Edison B
3.5 Blaine - 1.5 Sedro-Woolley B
0.5 Bellingham - 4.5 Mount Baker
0.0 Burlington-Edison C - 2.0 Lynden B

ROUND 6, JANUARY 26:
4.0 Lynden - 1.0 Sehome
4.5 Ferndale - 0.5 Burlington-Edison
0.0 Mount Baker - 5.0 Sedro-Woolley
1.0 Lynden B - 3.0 Sedro-Woolley B
4.0 Burlington-Edison B - 1.0 Bellingham
5.0 Blaine - 0.0 Burlington-Edison C
0.0 Mount Vernon - 4.0 Lynden Christian

PAIRINGS FOR ROUND 7,
MONDAY, FEB. 2 at Lynden Christian:
(White) (Black, on Boards 1,3,5)
Lynden - Blaine
Burlington-Edison - Sedro-Woolley
Ferndale - Burlington-Edison B
Sedro-Woolley B - Sehome
Lynden Christian - Lynden B
Burlington-Edison C - Mount Baker
Bellingham - Mount Vernon

2.
WHATCOM COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL LEAGUE
LYNDEN CHRISTIAN, VISTA SQUARE OFF
Other area middle schools have strong teams, but it was Lynden Christian and Vista who showed up on Jan. 26 to battle for the title. LC's team consisted of RJ Knapp, Ryan Pitcher and Julia Morris. Vista fielded Ben Rianda, Justin Ferguson, William Ferguson, Lamon Allen and Megan Rianda. (And more in the JV division.)
ROUND 1:
2.0 Lynden Christian - 2.0 Vista M.S.
ROUND 2:
2.0 Vista M.S. - 2.0 Lynden Christian
FINAL STANDINGS:
4.0 Lynden Christian
4.0 Vista
Congratulations to Lynden Christian and Vista Middle School, 2009 Whatcom County Middle School League co-Champions!

3.
ROOSEVELT WINTER CHESS CHALLENGE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY, BELLINGHAM
FINAL STANDINGS -- 158 PLAYERS
(Results best viewed in a fixed font, i.e. Courier)
(Interpret id numbers at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ratings.html)
Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge: K - 1st Grade Final Standings
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 WONG, DYLAN ASTB9914 856 957/ 35 W3 W15 W7 W2 W5 5.0
2 FRAZIER, JOSHUA ASTAI906 797 825/ 20 W12 W8 W4 L1 W9 4.0
3 PARKS, LONA CIAB9437 451 614/ 14 L1 W20 W18 W10 D4 3.5
4 BOTEZ, ANDREA BLEB9457 715 726/ 25 W24 W9 L2 W8 D3 3.5
5 ATWELL, GRAYSON ASTBF577 599 707/ 9 HPB W23 W11 W7 L1 3.5
6 MALQUIST, JOHN WKEBF952 455 522/ 39 W18 L7 W16 D11 WF 3.5
7 FULLER, MICHAEL LYCB8993 637 655/ 10 W20 W6 L1 L5 W19 3.0
8 VERRET, NOLAN CARBJ627 515 553/ 34 W17 L2 W14 L4 W16 3.0
9 MCKAY, CONNOR WKEBJ352 468 558/ 14 W16 L4 W22 W15 L2 3.0
10 COLLINS, GRANT WKEBB196 557 547/ 19 D14 D22 W12 L3 W17 3.0
11 SCHAEFER, COLM ASTB9423 666 638/ 7 HPB W19 L5 D6 W14 3.0
12 WINE, TAHLIA RESBA750 439 439/ 45 L2 BYE L10 W23 D13 2.5
13 SCHRODER, GRACE RESA8894 400 448/ 4 L15 HPB W24 D19 D12 2.5
14 KANDOLA, MUNNY HPVB9402 400 420/ 5 D10 D21 L8 W18 L11 2.0
15 MONTOYA-LEWIS, ZACHARY BCOBF223 555 558/ 14 W13 L1 W21 L9 LF 2.0
16 GRIMES, ELIAS RESAT655 400 404/ 9 L9 W24 L6 W21 L8 2.0
17 REARDON, MADISON RESBJ429 400 400/ 5 L8 L18 W20 W22 L10 2.0
18 LEBOVICH, JACOB CARBA541 400 400/ 5 L6 W17 L3 L14 W24 2.0
19 HOEMANN, CONNOR CARB7081 438 405/ 14 BYE L11 D23 D13 L7 2.0
20 FERRIS, KIRA J RESBF201 400 410/ 5 L7 L3 L17 W24 W22 2.0
21 LLOYD, MASON RESBF756 400 400/ 4 HPB D14 L15 L16 W23 2.0
22 DIXEY, JULIAN HPVAI943 400 400/ 4 HPB D10 L9 L17 L20 1.0
23 SWETS, JACKSON HPVA9986 400 400/ 4 HPB L5 D19 L12 L21 1.0
24 VAZQUEZ, QUENTIN RESA2680 400 400/ 5 L4 L16 L13 L20 L18 0.0
Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge: 2nd - 3rd Grade Final Standings
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 LIU, MARK BCXDX739 999 1092/ 20 W21 W11 W10 W3 W6 5.0
2 HARLE, NIKHIL CDRDJ930 835 913/ 64 W19 W18 D6 W20 W7 4.5
3 SMARTT, HENRY HSCD5454 881 914/108 W26 W15 W5 L1 W13 4.0
4 JOHNSON, MAX LARC9799 849 874/ 30 W14 W17 W25 L6 W11 4.0
5 GOIT, ELLIOT WKED7271 692 795/ 20 W32 W12 L3 W25 W10 4.0
6 LOWRY, JASON SAIDG811 1067 1053/106 W28 W13 D2 W4 L1 3.5
7 SAYLER, BEN NORDD371 587 681/ 28 D20 W31 W35 W16 L2 3.5
8 SULLIVAN, KOBE MTNDE320 505 643/ 38 W9 L10 D24 W35 W14 3.5
9 CHAN, PAYTON SUND6973 400 642/ 5 L8 D33 W40 W37 W22 3.5
10 GHANBARI, DARMON CARCF886 764 769/ 20 W33 W8 L1 W18 L5 3.0
11 HERRON, TREY HPVDE372 650 687/102 W41 L1 W26 W12 L4 3.0
12 JOHNSON, RYAN CARDE949 400 697/ 5 W27 L5 W17 L11 W25 3.0
13 KAECH, RICHY SKYCC022 691 708/106 W36 L6 W21 W27 L3 3.0
14 PICKERING, TAYSON NORDG207 447 579/ 10 L4 W42 W15 W24 L8 3.0
15 SUN, LUCY HPVCA489 666 669/ 15 W22 L3 L14 W29 W30 3.0
16 DEBOO, OWEN ASTC2870 801 756/ 33 W29 L25 W30 L7 W20 3.0
17 RYBKA, BARRETT ASTCD955 520 561/ 40 W34 L4 L12 W33 W26 3.0
18 BOURLIER, BENJAMIN HPVCF730 602 614/ 22 WF L2 W29 L10 W28 3.0
19 FEENSTRA, HENRY SAID2294 444 522/ 10 L2 D34 D37 W38 W27 3.0
20 BEHEE, MARK RESD5157 400 657/ 5 D7 W43 W23 L2 L16 2.5
21 STEWARDSON, LIAM EAGCB112 482 505/ 26 L1 W36 L13 D34 W35 2.5
22 SCHRODER, EMMA RESDD415 400 580/ 4 L15 W28 HPB W23 L9 2.5
23 PARKS, JOB CIAC2825 607 572/ 29 D31 W30 L20 L22 W34 2.5
24 ENGLE, ANDREW LARCG591 653 624/ 51 HPB HPB D8 L14 W36 2.5
25 SWETS, NATHAN HPVC9633 551 572/ 18 W42 W16 L4 L5 L12 2.0
26 SIDHU, SIMRIN NORDC385 461 472/ 14 L3 W41 L11 W31 L17 2.0
27 MATHES, NATHAN MEIDJ588 537 511/ 19 L12 W32 W38 L13 L19 2.0
28 STEELE, RILEY CARCD330 500 498/ 37 L6 L22 W41 W32 L18 2.0
29 SCHWINDT, ETHAN WKEDF266 438 455/ 13 L16 W39 L18 L15 W37 2.0
30 FROST, RYAN MEIDF733 501 491/ 15 W39 L23 L16 W43 L15 2.0
31 MONAHAN, ERIC RESD2277 400 422/ 5 D23 L7 D33 L26 W43 2.0
32 MCPHAIL, DYLAN ISOD7213 400 417/ 10 L5 L27 W42 L28 W41 2.0
33 SLAUGHTER, NICKOLAS SKYCG121 429 413/ 32 L10 D9 D31 L17 D38 1.5
34 BACHELDER, SAM HSCCE339 400 400/ 5 L17 D19 D43 D21 L23 1.5
35 CALDWELL, JACKSON WKED5692 400 400/ 4 HPB W40 L7 L8 L21 1.5
36 JOHNSON, ERIK WKECG245 400 400/ 5 L13 L21 D39 W40 L24 1.5
37 LOVE, JAMIE SILDC377 400 400/ 9 HPB D38 D19 L9 L29 1.5
38 LLOYD, SPENCER RESCG188 400 400/ 4 HPD D37 L27 L19 D33 1.5
39 MANIER, MACKENZIE HPVDK385 400 400/ 5 L30 L29 D36 L41 W42 1.5
40 DEPALMA, FRANCIS ASTCF984 400 400/ 16 HPB L35 L9 L36 BYE 1.5
41 GRENDON, ZACHARY RESCF579 400 400/ 5 L11 L26 L28 W39 L32 1.0
42 VAZQUEZ, JOE RESC7189 400 400/ 4 L25 L14 L32 BYE L39 1.0
43 SCHOENECKER, LILLY ASTCA073 400 400/ 9 HPB L20 D34 L30 L31 1.0
Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge: 4th - 5th Grade Final Standings
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 STEELE, ZACHARY CAREH880 962 1091/ 79 W36 W23 W15 W9 W8 5.0
2 BOWHAY, DAWSON CARE8381 1117 1171/167 W39 W7 W16 W4 D3 4.5
3 MEISNER, SAMUEL KSHF3568 1450 1443/262 W26 W33 WF W6 D2 4.5
4 DEVANGE, ISAAC LARF6005 911 989/119 W35 W24 W5 L2 W17 4.0
5 CARPENTER, COLTON SAIE4173 1157 1144/154 W49 W11 L4 W19 W16 4.0
6 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAIDH798 1030 1055/226 W40 W31 W18 L3 W15 4.0
7 BOURLIER, NICHOLAS HPVFH060 773 844/ 23 W47 L2 W36 W35 W20 4.0
8 MISZCZAK, LIAM SAIF8682 842 906/111 W37 W27 W10 D13 L1 3.5
9 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAIDE130 1138 1113/221 W45 W12 W21 L1 D11 3.5
10 KAECH, STONE SKYF6398 1057 1030/181 W48 W19 L8 W18 D12 3.5
11 AHO, BILLY BACFE101 801 860/ 43 W32 L5 W48 W24 D9 3.5
12 SAWYER, JOE LARE3528 743 803/105 W54 L9 W41 W26 D10 3.5
13 TILLEY, JAREN HPVEF561 942 962/ 22 W41 W25 LF D8 W31 3.5
14 ZEHNDER, RILEY HSCF4476 1006 989/164 W53 L15 W39 HPB W33 3.5
15 KAHLE, JIMMY SKYF2025 719 842/ 88 W56 W14 L1 W22 L6 3.0
16 SUN, KEVIN HPVF5342 858 865/ 20 W50 W34 L2 W23 L5 3.0
17 MATHES, K.C. MEIFG742 632 764/ 23 W43 W20 L22 W21 L4 3.0
18 KING, TAYLOR ASTEH361 737 795/137 W46 W22 L6 L10 W41 3.0
19 MEISNER, JED KSHE9052 733 759/198 W29 L10 W44 L5 W36 3.0
20 VALDEZ, PHILIP HSCE8125 862 832/ 30 W42 L17 W38 W25 L7 3.0
21 HAN, HENRY HPVFD948 881 862/ 68 W44 W28 L9 L17 W38 3.0
22 PARKS, ISAAC CIAF4924 1055 998/ 50 W38 L18 W17 L15 W32 3.0
23 LOISEL, CHASE SAIEF394 648 675/ 84 W61 L1 W42 L16 W34 3.0
24 WINE, TRISTAN RESEE596 642 665/144 W60 L4 W37 L11 W42 3.0
25 SPENST, CARDIN LYCF3861 654 678/ 25 W59 L13 W40 L20 W35 3.0
26 HORNSTRA, BRADY LYCFA279 622 638/ 64 L3 WF W50 L12 W43 3.0
27 MORRISSET, ROBERT HPVF3669 626 630/ 54 W58 L8 L34 W44 W37 3.0
28 SINGLETON, SHION SAIF6426 643 634/ 44 W52 L21 L35 W50 W46 3.0
29 WARD, CASEY LYCEE688 400 514/ 19 L19 L40 W60 W57 W49 3.0
30 LENDERMAN, TAYLOR NORE3718 875 839/ 75 L34 W57 W45 HPB HPB 3.0
31 MALQUIST, BENJAMIN WKEEJ768 675 688/106 W51 L6 HPB W49 L13 2.5
32 ARENA, ANTON WKEE7581 454 536/ 20 L11 D49 W55 W34 L22 2.5
33 DEBOO, LOGAN ASTEB063 800 798/ 33 W55 L3 W53 HPB L14 2.5
34 HASKINS, TYLER RESFA345 488 541/ 24 W30 L16 W27 L32 L23 2.0
35 FROST, CODY MEIFB160 519 547/ 15 L4 W61 W28 L7 L25 2.0
36 JACOBSEN, JOSHUA LYCE4866 567 571/ 20 L1 W51 L7 W54 L19 2.0
37 FULLER II, PATRICK R LYCF9059 457 491/ 28 L8 W43 L24 W45 L27 2.0
38 WHITNEY, BRIAN HPVEA375 580 591/ 21 L22 W46 L20 W47 L21 2.0
39 GOODIN, ZACHARY ASTEJ531 598 584/ 50 L2 W47 L14 L43 W56 2.0
40 KEELING, SPENCER CAREA763 572 555/ 25 L6 W29 L25 L42 W55 2.0
41 HILBURN, CAMERON CAREE469 541 550/ 15 L13 W59 L12 W56 L18 2.0
42 GONZALEZ, GABRIEL ASTE6169 474 495/ 20 L20 W60 L23 W40 L24 2.0
43 MCCOLLUM, CONNOR RESE8721 400 495/ 5 L17 L37 W51 W39 L26 2.0
44 JOHNSON, ELLIOTT LARED700 534 529/ 30 L21 W52 L19 L27 W58 2.0
45 SCHOENECKER, JAMES ASTEF322 607 582/ 30 L9 W55 L30 L37 W54 2.0
46 DUNCAN, EVAN SKYFI410 400 451/ 10 L18 L38 W52 W53 L28 2.0
47 RANDALL-GRUTTER, ROWAN SILEE364 421 461/ 10 L7 L39 W61 L38 W53 2.0
48 EVANS, ADAM CIAFB851 598 597/ 26 L10 W54 L11 HPB HPB 2.0
49 BRAUNBERGER, KRISTOPHERASTE3479 611 561/ 15 L5 D32 W57 L31 L29 1.5
50 RECORD, CHANDLER WKEF8293 463 445/ 15 L16 W58 L26 L28 D51 1.5
51 ODEGAARD, CAMERON SILE8764 400 400/ 10 L31 L36 L43 W60 D50 1.5
52 FULLER, ELIZABETH LYCEJ738 400 400/ 14 L28 L44 L46 BYE D57 1.5
53 HASKINS, CORY RESFH815 571 498/ 24 L14 W56 L33 L46 L47 1.0
54 PIETRO, DOMINIC GENFK367 404 400/ 10 L12 L48 W59 L36 L45 1.0
55 WILLIAMS, KOLBY CIAFC816 435 400/ 40 L33 L45 L32 W59 L40 1.0
56 SCHOENECKER, SAVANNA ASTFG180 400 400/ 20 L15 L53 W58 L41 L39 1.0
57 LOVE, AUSTIN SILE3026 400 400/ 9 HPB L30 L49 L29 D52 1.0
58 GARNER, JACKSON MEIF3156 500 400/ 5 L27 L50 L56 W61 L44 1.0
59 MORRISON, MICHAEL CUEEI596 400 400/ 8 L25 L41 L54 L55 BYE 1.0
60 LEATH, DANIEL CUEE7437 400 400/ 5 L24 L42 L29 L51 D61 0.5
61 MOORMEIR, FREDERICK LYCE2226 400 400/ 19 L23 L35 L47 L58 D60 0.5
Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge: 6th - 8th Grade Final Standings
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 STEWARDSON, PAUL HSCI4704 1158 1250/115 W12 W9 W3 W10 W2 5.0
2 SYMONDS, CALOB LYMI4003 1102 1133/134 W25 W11 W8 W6 L1 4.0
3 MACLACHLAN, SILAS HSCGG617 1035 1070/ 21 W13 W27 L1 W16 W10 4.0
4 SMARTT, KALEB HSCG4368 1081 1081/103 W19 W26 L10 W15 W13 4.0
5 BROWN, KENNETH FHVG4291 1157 1147/152 L8 W29 W25 W11 W9 4.0
6 RIANDA, WILL CIAG2326 1037 1050/159 D15 W30 W7 L2 W17 3.5
7 TEFFT-MEEKER, DEVON FHVI5594 875 919/124 W28 D16 L6 W8 W15 3.5
8 DUNFORD, NATHAN HSCI8195 786 906/ 29 W5 W14 L2 L7 W18 3.0
9 WITECKI, IAN ASTG9565 933 955/211 W23 L1 W18 W14 L5 3.0
10 RIANDA, BEN VSTI7794 910 969/158 W29 W17 W4 L1 L3 3.0
11 VALDEZ, PAUL HSCGF938 956 952/ 30 W21 L2 W27 L5 W20 3.0
12 MABERRY, DAVID LYCHI939 794 819/ 72 L1 L15 W30 W22 W21 3.0
13 KOLODYCHUK, STEPHEN ASTG3596 662 795/ 86 L3 W28 W26 W17 L4 3.0
14 PITCHER, RYAN LYCH8308 1021 985/157 W22 L8 W20 L9 W19 3.0
15 HAN, AMY FHVIK070 678 811/ 55 D6 W12 W16 L4 L7 2.5
16 BLOK, DYLAN LYCHG840 984 947/ 92 W18 D7 L15 L3 W26 2.5
17 KNAPP, ROBERT J LYCG8465 1083 1008/120 W20 L10 W19 L13 L6 2.0
18 ARENA, ASA FHVIE980 615 690/ 10 L16 W21 L9 W26 L8 2.0
19 BLECHA, CAMERON SKYGI550 742 735/ 10 L4 W24 L17 W27 L14 2.0
20 CHAMBERS, SEAN ASTHH930 776 771/ 91 L17 W23 L14 W25 L11 2.0
21 BOERSMA, JACK LYCGG216 655 640/ 38 L11 L18 W24 W28 L12 2.0
22 CUMMINS, KYLE FHVH3068 636 625/ 20 L14 L25 W23 L12 W27 2.0
23 DEBOOM, MICHAEL LYCIH864 517 531/ 20 L9 L20 L22 W29 W28 2.0
24 APPLE, KURT VSTII841 482 563/ 27 L26 L19 L21 W30 W25 2.0
25 LIKKEL, DRAKE LYCH7027 778 719/ 61 L2 W22 L5 L20 L24 1.0
26 MORRIS, JULIA LYCGE440 916 820/ 83 W24 L4 L13 L18 L16 1.0
27 COMCHOC, BJ LYCIC635 400 400/ 16 BYE L3 L11 L19 L22 1.0
28 DUNCAN, HEATHER VSTIB625 800 427/ 5 L7 L13 W29 L21 L23 1.0
29 VAN DE POEL, ALEXANDER ASTG9605 600 514/117 L10 L5 L28 L23 BYE 1.0
30 SULLIVAN, LAKE MTNG7689 887 793/115 HPB L6 L12 L24 HPB 1.0
Final Team Standings (in order of tiebreak):
1st: Assumption School 18.5
2nd: St. Paul's Academy 18.5
3rd: Carl Cozier 18.5
4th: Happy Valley 16.5
5th: Wade King 16.0
6th: Larrabee 16.0
7th: Cascadia 14.5
8th: Lynden Christian 14.0
9th: Roosevelt 13.0
10th: Skyline 13.0

4.
KVOS-TV BELLINGHAM ON TV OR WEB
SCHOLASTIC CHESS FEATURE NOW AIRING
"ENW WITH DEB SLATER"
Just a few weeks back Deb Slater and her KVOS "Experience NW" team were at the fairgrounds filming the Whatcom County Scholastic Chess Championships, and their feature on scholastic chess in the area is now showing. Check it out:
On TV, it'll show on KVOS two more times, Wednesday, Jan 28 at 6:30am and Saturday, Jan 31 at 5:30pm.
On the web, streaming video: http://www.kvos.com/content/experiencenorthwest/default.aspx (should be online this week).

5.
NOW TAKING ENTRIES:
12TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHESS JAM K-12
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009
AT FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL
A chess playday and tournament for chessplayers of all abilities, K-12th grades, from beginner to expert! Also a State Qualifier Tournament! Players 6th grade and below with winning scores qualify to play in the 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships.
Site: Ferndale High School. Check-in is in the Cafeteria.
Five rounds, no-elimination format:
---Grades 7-12: 5-Round "McMahon Swiss", Game/45 (90 minute game max.)
---Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-6: Three sections, each 5-Round "Swiss", Game/30 (60 minute game max.)
Schedule: 8:30am - Registration opens. Note: All pre-registrants must check in. Players who check in late will receive a half-point bye in round one. 8:50am - Deadline for 7th-12th grade players to check in. 9:15am - Deadline for K-6th grade players to check in. 9:15am - 1st Round, 7th-12th grade section, in Library. 9:20am - Players meeting, K-6 players, in Cafeteria. 9:45am - 1st Round, K-1, 2-3, 4-6 sections. See website FAQ for full rounds schedule. 4:40pm - Awards ceremony for K-1, 2-3, 4-6th grade sections. 5:45pm - Awards ceremony for 7-12th grade section.

Awards: Awards to top ten in upper sections, top five in K-1 section. Medals to those scoring 3.0 or higher. Every K-1 player who completes all five rounds will receive a medal or trophy. Team awards to top seven elementary schools (determined by adding the points of the top five scorers from a single K-5 or K-6 school). Team awards to top three schools in the 7th-12th grade division. Tiebreaks by computer.

How To Enter: Players must register in advance. Entry fee is $10 per player. Entries must be received by Thursday, February 5 (earlier if you want the T-shirt). Register online via website below. Or mail entries to Ferndale High School Chess Club, Attn: Mr. Pringle, Box 428, Ferndale WA 98248. Make checks to Ferndale High School. Include full name, school, grade, phone, Email address. Proceeds benefit the FHS Chess Club.

The Famous Chess Jam T-Shirt: Players can have a custom Chess Jam 2009 T-shirt waiting for them on Game Day. Order yours by writing T-SHIRT ME! on your entry, and indicate size preferred (indicate youth or adult size, then XS,S,M,L,XL) and color preferred (Deep Green, Deep Blue [Navy], Bergundy-Maroon, or Black). Lettering and artwork is White. If your color is unavailable, default color is Deep Green. Do not send in T-shirt monies in advance -- the $12 T-shirt fee will be collected on-site. Do order in advance though -- extras will not be available on Game Day. Entries with T-shirt orders must be received earlier, by Tuesday, February 3.
Bring: Lunch money for concessions, or sack lunch. And bring a riddle to write on an index card for door prizes. Groaners are fine. It might be read publicly between rounds! (i.e. Why did the mother owl not worry about her baby? Because she didn't give a hoot!)

For more info: Surf http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/jam09.html for further details, online registration option, one page flyer and FAQ. Or email director Randy Kaech, kaech@verizon.net, 384-2792.

6.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2008-2009
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ as they come available.
2009:
Jan 10 Whatcom County Championships K-12, Lynden
Jan 24 Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge, K-8, Bellingham
Jan 26 Whatcom Jr. High and Middle Schools League, Ferndale
Feb 7 International Chess Jam 2009, K-12, Ferndale
Feb 21 F.E.S.T: Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Mar 14 3rd Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 25 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Spokane, WA
Northwest High School League schedule:
Dec. 1: - NWL Meet 1 -- Burlington-Edison H.S.
Dec. 15: - (cancelled, snow)
Jan. 12: - NWL Meet 2 -- Mount Vernon H.S.
Jan. 26: - NWL Meet 3 -- Ferndale H.S. (with Middle School league)
Feb. 2: - NWL Meet 4 -- Lynden Christian
. . . . . Sites open 6:00pm, League games start at 6:20pm
Feb. 27 and 28: Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships -- Mt. Vernon H.S.
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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Contents:
1. Jan. 24: Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge K-8 -- ENTER NOW
2. Feb. 7: International Chess Jam 2009 K-12
3. NW High School League Results, Standings
4. KVOS-TV Scholastic Chess Show
5. Results: Whatcom County K-12 Championships (184 players)
6. NW Scholastic Chess Calendar

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1.
ROOSEVELT WINTER CHESS CHALLENGE K-8
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
AT ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY IN BELLINGHAM

A chess tournament & playday for chess players of all abilities, from beginner to experienced tournament competitor, from Kindergarten through 8th grade. We'll have a new playground out back, a covered play area, and a movie room.
And if you’re not sure how to play, we'll teach you! Beginner’s Class: A kids’ beginner class offered during Round 1 gives students a quick refresher before they play. Participants in the class receive a ½ point bye for Round 1 and play in the rest of the tournament.
Four Playing Sections: K-1; 2-3; 4-5; 6-8. Five round Swiss (no elimination). Game/25 (maximum 50 minutes per game). Tournament is rated by the Northwest Scholastic Rating System. Pairings by computer.
State Qualifier Tournament! All players with winning scores (3/5) qualify for the 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, held April 25, 2009, in Spokane.
Location: Roosevelt Elementary School, 2900 Yew St, Bellingham.
Accelerated Schedule: Check-in 8:30 - 9:00 AM. Opening ceremonies at 9:05 AM. Start times for each round: 9:25 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:35 AM, lunch break, 12:55 PM, 2:00 PM. Awards ceremony 3:20 PM (!) or ASAP.
Awards: Trophies to the top 8 in all sections. All K-1 players will receive an award. Medals to all in grades 2-8 qualifying for State (score 3.0 or more). Awards to top six elementary schools (based on top five players from a school).
Grade 6+: Bring a pencil (or pen), and a chess clock if you have one.
T-shirts: T-shirts are an extra $12. Please indicate youth or adult and size desired: XS, S, M, L, or XL.
Lunch: Include $5 for lunch: pizza, pop, fruit and cookie.
Further information: Website, flyer and FAQ at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/roosevelt09.html. Email Vaughn Wine at vwine@yahoo.com or call his cell: 360-201-8087.
To Enter: Pre-registration required to play. Entry Fee $12 . Space limited, please register early. Mail in your entry information & fee (check made
payable to Roosevelt PTA) POSTMARKED by Tuesday, January 20th to:
Roosevelt Chess c/o Wine
3012 St. Clair St.
Bellingham, WA 98226
Include Name, Address, Phone, Grade, School, Email.
Check-in: Check-in between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. Late check-ins will receive a half-point bye for Round 1.

2.
TWELFTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHESS JAM K-12
COMING FEBRUARY 7 TO FERNDALE

Jam time is approaching! A playday and tournament for all playing abilities K-12, so mark it on the calendar. The 7th-12th grade section features a very nice library setting, slower Game/45 time controls and McMahon pairings. The other sections are K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-6th at the usual Game/30 time control. The webpage and details should be up at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/jam09.html fairly soon.

3.
NW HIGH SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE
RESULTS, STANDINGS AFTER ROUND FOUR
LYNDEN SETS THE PACE

NWL STANDINGS AFTER FOUR:
18.5 Lynden
14.5 Ferndale
12.0 Sedro-Woolley
11.5 Burlington-Edison
11.0 Lynden Christian
10.5 Mount Vernon
10.5 Burlington-Edison B
9.5 Sehome
7.5 Blaine
7.5 Mount Baker
6.0 Sedro-Woolley B
4.5 Burlington-Edison C
2.5 Bellingham
2.0 Lynden B
NWL MEET #2, JAN. 12, 2009 AT MOUNT VERNON HS:

ROUND 3:
1.5 Ferndale - 3.5 Lynden
2.0 Lynden Christian - 3.0 Burlington-Edison
2.0 Sehome - 3.0 Sedro-Woolley
3.5 Burlington-Edison B - 1.5 Mount Vernon
0.0 Burlington-Edison C - 3.0 Sedro-Woolley B
1.0 Bellingham - 1.0 Lynden B
4.0 Blaine - 1.0 Mount Baker

ROUND 4:
5.0 Lynden - 0.0 Burlington-Edison
4.0 Ferndale - 1.0 Sehome
4.0 Sedro-Woolley - 1.0 Blaine
2.0 Burlington-Edison B - 3.0 Lynden Christian
5.0 Mount Vernon - 0.0 Burlington-Edison C
4.0 Mount Baker - 1.0 Lynden B
2.0 Sedro-Woolley B - 1.0 Bellingham

PAIRINGS FOR ROUND 5, JAN. 26 AT FERNDALE HS:
(White) (Black, on Boards 1,3,5)
Lynden Christian - Lynden
Sedro-Woolley - Ferndale
Burlington-Edison - Mount Vernon
Sehome - Burlington-Edison B
Blaine - Sedro-Woolley B
Bellingham - Mount Baker
Burlington-Edison C - Lynden B

4.
KVOS-TV BELLINGHAM
LI'L SCHOLASTIC CHESS FEATURE
ENW WITH DEB SLATER
You remember that film crew that was at the Whatcom County Championships? Well, rumor has it that there will be a li'l chess feature on Deb Slater's show "Experience Northwest", otherwise known as ENW, sometime before the month is out. If you miss it, it will probably be available for download from the KVOS website a li'l while after that.
**FLASH - The piece will air:
Saturday, Jan 24 at 5pm
Monday, Jan 26 at 6:30am
Wednesday, Jan 28 at 6:30am
and again Saturday, Jan 31 at 5:30pm

5.
2009 WHATCOM COUNTY SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
JANUARY 10, 2009
LYNDEN FAIRGROUNDS - 184 PLAYERS
(Results best viewed in a fixed font, i.e. Courier)
(Interpret id numbers at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ratings.html )

K-1ST GRADE SECTION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 total
1 BUNN, SAM LARB9041 901 989/ 10 W29 W8 W7 W9 W3 5.0
2 FRAZIER, JOSHUA ASTAI906 579 797/ 15 W37 W6 W10 D7 W9 4.5
3 DEBOO, OWEN ASTC2870 729 801/ 28 W18 W28 W14 W4 L1 4.0
4 GHANBARI, DARMON CARCF886 653 764/ 15 W20 W25 W11 L3 W12 4.0
5 SUN, LUCY HPVCA489 480 666/ 10 W33 L10 W17 W11 W13 4.0
6 BOTEZ, ANDREA BLEB9457 765 779/ 15 W32 L2 W19 W27 W15 4.0
7 SALVATIERRA, CHRISTIAN NORCA411 627 702/ 26 W35 W15 L1 D2 W19 3.5
8 DANENHOWER, ASA SAICA314 565 613/ 17 W39 L1 D18 W26 W22 3.5
9 KAECH, RICHY SKYCC022 669 691/101 W24 W27 W13 L1 L2 3.0
10 PACHECO, OBERON SAIC2848 660 665/ 29 W21 W5 L2 L12 W26 3.0
11 WONG, DYLAN ASTB9914 913 856/ 30 W26 W12 L4 L5 W18 3.0
12 ANTICO, MORGAN LARC8876 542 624/ 10 W34 L11 W29 W10 L4 3.0
13 RIEMANN, DOMINIK WKEB2718 586 605/ 10 W43 W31 L9 W16 L5 3.0
14 PARKS, JOB CIAC2825 613 607/ 24 W23 W36 L3 L15 W30 3.0
15 ZIMMERMAN, BLAKE CARC7516 450 547/ 10 W41 L7 W36 W14 L6 3.0
16 REMMEL-COAKLEY, SETH LARB8941 400 570/ 5 L25 W20 W30 L13 W27 3.0
17 SCHAEFER, COLM ASTB9423 400 666/ 3 HPD HPB L5 W29 W28 3.0
18 STEELE, RILEY CARCD330 400 500/ 32 L3 W37 D8 W25 L11 2.5
19 GANGLE, EVAN CARC3127 531 514/ 14 D22 BYE L6 W24 L7 2.5
20 MCKAY, CONNOR WKEBJ352 400 468/ 9 L4 L16 W40 W38 D25 2.5
21 WAGNER, BRODY LARCF603 400 434/ 10 L10 W33 L27 D31 W36 2.5
22 SLAUGHTER, NICKOLAS SKYCG121 400 429/ 27 D19 L26 W41 W32 L8 2.5
23 ROSS, SPENCER NBLC9963 400 425/ 14 L14 W38 D25 L30 W39 2.5
24 PARKS, LONA CIAA9437 400 451/ 9 L9 W40 D28 L19 W37 2.5
25 STEWARDSON, LIAM EAGCB112 490 482/ 21 W16 L4 D23 L18 D20 2.0
26 MALQUIST, JOHN WKEBF952 438 455/ 35 L11 W22 W31 L8 L10 2.0
27 VERRET, NOLAN CARBJ627 529 515/ 29 W42 L9 W21 L6 L16 2.0
28 ROWEMOULDS, JAMIE LARCG804 510 491/ 34 W40 L3 D24 D34 L17 2.0
29 DANENHOWER, MAX SAIAE991 425 461/ 10 L1 W39 L12 L17 W42 2.0
30 HOEMANN, CONNOR CARB7081 473 438/ 10 L31 W43 L16 W23 L14 2.0
31 WOLFISBERG, RAFE HSCBJ385 400 400/ 5 W30 L13 L26 D21 D35 2.0
32 DEYERIN, DEVAN WKEBA041 423 419/ 13 L6 D34 W42 L22 D33 2.0
33 FELLER, MICHAEL LCSBA528 400 400/ 5 L5 L21 W39 D36 D32 2.0
34 OOSTRA, LEVI ISOCF274 400 479/ 4 L12 D32 W35 D28 U 2.0
35 STEWART, DANIEL SKYCI552 400 400/ 10 L7 D41 L34 W42 D31 2.0
36 MCWILLIAMS, CAMERON HPVCF745 400 400/ 5 W38 L14 L15 D33 L21 1.5
37 ROMANYSHYN, MARKIAN WKECI933 400 400/ 5 L2 L18 D38 W41 L24 1.5
38 WINE, TAHLIA RESBA750 539 439/ 41 L36 L23 D37 L20 W41 1.5
39 SCHOENECKER, LILLY ASTCA073 400 400/ 5 L8 L29 L33 W40 L23 1.0
40 PEARSON, LUKE WKCC2690 400 400/ 4 L28 L24 L20 L39 BYE 1.0
41 COOL, GUYAN CIAC7005 400 400/ 5 L15 D35 L22 L37 L38 0.5
42 GRIMES, ELIAS ROVAT655 400 400/ 4 L27 HPB L32 L35 L29 0.5
43 BISHOP, JACOB PARB5182 400 400/ 2 L13 L30 U U U 0.0

3RD - 5TH GRADE SECTION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 CARPENTER, COLTON SAIE4173 1078 1157/149 W24 W19 W11 W7 W4 5.0
2 KAECH, STONE SKYF6398 899 1057/176 W46 W35 W21 W16 W13 5.0
3 ZEHNDER, RILEY HSCF4476 908 1006/160 W28 W23 D15 W14 W16 4.5
4 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAIDE130 1133 1138/216 W41 W8 W20 W5 L1 4.0
5 TILLEY, JAREN HPVEF561 907 942/ 18 W42 W26 W10 L4 W19 4.0
6 SUTER, ANDREW SAIF4434 851 908/ 97 W40 W32 W18 L13 W26 4.0
7 HAN, HENRY HPVFD948 799 881/ 63 W64 W51 W17 L1 W31 4.0
8 SUN, KEVIN HPVF5342 734 858/ 15 W55 L4 W24 W22 W17 4.0
9 VELDHUISEN, TY COLDH107 838 874/ 84 W38 W29 L16 W35 W21 4.0
10 HARLE, NIKHIL CDRDJ930 751 835/ 59 W68 W22 L5 W27 W20 4.0
11 VALDEZ, PHILIP HSCE8125 781 862/ 25 W69 W52 L1 W29 W25 4.0
12 DEBOO, LOGAN ASTEB063 691 800/ 29 W72 L13 W39 W48 W18 4.0
13 PARKS, ISAAC CIAF4924 1064 1055/ 45 W30 W12 D14 W6 L2 3.5
14 PYLES, CHRISTOPHER SAIF8739 891 904/129 W43 W27 D13 L3 W41 3.5
15 DRURY, GABE CIAE1769 778 808/ 93 W67 W63 D3 L17 W36 3.5
16 LOWRY, JASON SAIDG811 1104 1067/101 W33 W49 W9 L2 L3 3.0
17 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAIDH798 1084 1030/221 W34 W50 L7 W15 L8 3.0
18 DEVANGE, ISAAC LARF6005 952 911/114 W44 W47 L6 W23 L12 3.0
19 KAHLE, JIMMY SKYF2025 692 719/ 83 W71 L1 W30 W44 L5 3.0
20 SMARTT, HENRY HSCD5454 898 881/103 W58 W36 L4 W45 L10 3.0
21 KING, TAYLOR ASTEH361 687 737/132 W70 W25 L2 W52 L9 3.0
22 GOO, AUDREY ASTE6863 569 603/107 W57 L10 W63 L8 W44 3.0
23 GOIT, ELLIOT WKED7271 674 692/ 15 W66 L3 W40 L18 W48 3.0
24 SCHOENECKER, JAMES ASTEF322 492 607/ 25 L1 W77 L8 W59 W47 3.0
25 STEELE, ZACHARY CAREH880 1019 962/ 74 W48 L21 W45 W47 L11 3.0
26 WENDLING, JACK ASTEG787 663 704/ 88 W73 L5 W55 W37 L6 3.0
27 SPENST, CARDIN LYCF3861 639 654/ 20 W54 L14 W53 L10 W52 3.0
28 BRAUNBERGER, KRISTOPHERASTE3479 462 611/ 10 L3 W66 D36 W51 D37 3.0
29 FRAZIER, JACOB ASTEA879 647 658/ 15 W75 L9 W54 L11 W58 3.0
30 GOODIN, ZACHARY ASTEJ531 479 598/ 45 L13 W59 L19 W53 W45 3.0
31 EVANS, ADAM CIAFB851 577 598/ 23 L63 W60 W57 W49 L7 3.0
32 HERRON, TREY HPVDE372 668 650/ 97 W74 L6 L44 W67 W46 3.0
33 HORNSTRA, BRADY LYCFA279 530 622/ 60 L16 W56 L37 W68 W49 3.0
34 SAYLER, BEN NORDD371 501 587/ 23 L17 W72 L49 W61 W50 3.0
35 REAVLEY, WILSON HPVE9808 666 660/ 74 W53 L2 W67 L9 D39 2.5
36 SINGLETON, SHION SAIF6426 645 643/ 39 W65 L20 D28 W42 L15 2.5
37 MISZCZAK, LIAM SAIF8682 921 842/106 W39 L45 W33 L26 D28 2.5
38 RECORD, CHANDLER WKEF8293 400 463/ 10 L9 L54 W62 W57 D51 2.5
39 HILBURN, CAMERON CAREE469 467 541/ 10 L37 W70 L12 W71 D35 2.5
40 FULLER II, PATRICK R LYCF9059 400 457/ 23 L6 W73 L23 D63 W65 2.5
41 HASKINS, CORY RESFH815 543 571/ 19 L4 W68 HPB W56 L14 2.5
42 HASKINS, TYLER RESFA345 454 488/ 19 L5 W61 HPB L36 W64 2.5
43 GONZALEZ, GABRIEL ASTE6169 401 474/ 15 L14 W75 D51 L50 W63 2.5
44 SULLIVAN, KOBE MTNDE320 477 505/ 33 L18 W62 W32 L19 L22 2.0
45 WITZEL, BEN CIAF8369 678 671/ 80 W61 W37 L25 L20 L30 2.0
46 ROSS, MCKAY NBLE1906 448 455/ 29 L2 L53 W64 W54 L32 2.0
47 LOISEL, CHASE SAIEF394 682 648/ 79 W62 L18 W58 L25 L24 2.0
48 DRURY, ABBEY CIAF4320 480 519/ 39 L25 W71 W50 L12 L23 2.0
49 MALQUIST, BENJAMIN WKEEJ768 724 675/102 W77 L16 W34 L31 L33 2.0
50 WINE, TRISTAN RESEE596 700 642/139 W59 L17 L48 W43 L34 2.0
51 JACOBSEN, JOSHUA LYCE4866 610 567/ 15 W76 L7 D43 L28 D38 2.0
52 SCHWINDT, ETHAN WKEDF266 400 438/ 8 BYE L11 W60 L21 L27 2.0
53 LANGE, DAVID MTNDD425 400 470/ 5 L35 W46 L27 L30 W69 2.0
54 FEENSTRA, HENRY SPAD2294 400 444/ 5 L27 W38 L29 L46 W71 2.0
55 WARD, CASEY LYCEE688 400 400/ 14 L8 BYE L26 D60 D56 2.0
56 RANDALL-GRUTTER, ROWAN SILEE364 400 421/ 5 D60 L33 W65 L41 D55 2.0
57 KIVLIGHN, ANDREW BVEE5716 400 413/ 5 L22 W69 L31 L38 W70 2.0
58 WILLIAMS, KOLBY CIAFC816 404 435/ 35 L20 W74 L47 W70 L29 2.0
59 PICKERING, TAYSON NORDG207 400 447/ 5 L50 L30 W74 L24 W73 2.0
60 WOLFISBERG, LUKE HSCDB994 573 500/ 20 D56 L31 L52 D55 W74 2.0
61 DANVILLE, MICAH WKEEG125 400 433/ 5 L45 L42 W77 L34 W67 2.0
62 PIETRO, DOMINIC GENFK367 500 404/ 5 L47 L44 L38 W77 W76 2.0
63 WILLETT, PATRICK CUEDF580 400 429/ 5 W31 L15 L22 D40 L43 1.5
64 MOORMEIR, FREDERICK LYCE2226 400 400/ 14 L7 D65 L46 W66 L42 1.5
65 MCPHAIL, DYLAN ISOD7213 400 400/ 5 L36 D64 L56 W72 L40 1.5
66 ODEGAARD, CAMERON SILE8764 400 400/ 5 L23 L28 D69 L64 W68 1.5
67 SCHOENECKER, SAVANNA ASTFG180 400 400/ 15 L15 W76 L35 L32 L61 1.0
68 SALAM, ABDALLAH SAID9182 400 400/ 8 L10 L41 BYE L33 L66 1.0
69 PETERSON, TOMMY WKEDC276 400 400/ 29 L11 L57 D66 D73 L53 1.0
70 WILLIAMS, TULLEY SILF3147 500 400/ 5 L21 L39 W76 L58 L57 1.0
71 URCUYO, CONNOR SILF7459 500 400/ 5 L19 L48 W75 L39 L54 1.0
72 STONE, TAZER CIADB624 400 400/ 5 L12 L34 D73 L65 D77 1.0
73 LOVE, JAMIE SILDC377 400 400/ 5 L26 L40 D72 D69 L59 1.0
74 DUNCAN, EVAN SKYFI410 500 400/ 5 L32 L58 L59 W75 L60 1.0
75 FELLER, ELIZABETH LCSE1195 400 400/ 4 L29 L43 L71 L74 BYE 1.0
76 MORRISON, MICHAEL CUEEI596 400 400/ 4 L51 L67 L70 BYE L62 1.0
77 LOVE, AUSTIN SILE3026 400 400/ 5 L49 L24 L61 L62 D72 0.5

6TH - 8TH GRADE SECTION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 BOTEZ, ALEXANDRA BLNIX598 1641 1653/ 70 W42 W6 W10 W9 W2 5.0
2 GOO, ANTHONY C ASTI7666 941 1022/154 W18 W34 W11 W4 L1 4.0
3 RIANDA, WILL CIAG2326 987 1037/154 W15 W21 L9 W8 W12 4.0
4 PITCHER, RYAN LYCH8308 995 1021/152 W26 W27 W14 L2 W11 4.0
5 SMARTT, KALEB HSCG4368 1085 1081/ 98 W37 L9 W15 W10 W13 4.0
6 BLOK, DYLAN LYCHG840 904 984/ 87 W38 L1 W26 W22 W16 4.0
7 STEWARDSON, PAUL LYMI4704 1176 1158/110 W30 L10 W20 W27 W14 4.0
8 VALDEZ, PAUL HSCGF938 884 956/ 25 W32 D12 W28 L3 W9 3.5
9 MORRIS, JULIA LYCGE440 809 916/ 78 W25 W5 W3 L1 L8 3.0
10 RIANDA, BEN VSTI7794 846 910/153 W31 W7 L1 L5 W29 3.0
11 EVANS, ETHAN HSCH3309 773 896/ 25 W13 W19 L2 W28 L4 3.0
12 BROWN, KENNETH FHVG4291 1199 1157/147 W29 D8 W23 D16 L3 3.0
13 FERGUSON, JUSTIN VSTI9127 800 927/ 5 L11 W18 W29 W19 L5 3.0
14 DUNN, HUNTER ASTH9733 914 920/120 W40 W24 L4 W21 L7 3.0
15 PYLES, GRACE SAIH8127 579 703/ 86 L3 W25 L5 W31 W27 3.0
16 SYMONDS, CALOB LYMI4003 1140 1102/129 D20 W17 W36 D12 L6 3.0
17 MABERRY, DAVID LYCHI939 787 794/ 67 L24 L16 W32 W20 W26 3.0
18 BOERSMA, JACK LYCGG216 561 655/ 33 L2 L13 W33 W37 W30 3.0
19 WITECKI, IAN ASTG9565 968 933/206 W35 L11 W39 L13 W23 3.0
20 HAN, AMY FHVIK070 620 678/ 50 D16 W37 L7 L17 W35 2.5
21 LIKKEL, DRAKE LYCH7027 778 778/ 56 W41 L3 W24 L14 D22 2.5
22 BLECHA, CAMERON SKYGI550 600 742/ 5 L23 W40 W30 L6 D21 2.5
23 DUNFORD, NATHAN HSCI8195 751 786/ 24 W22 D28 L12 W36 L19 2.5
24 FERGUSON, WILLIAM VSTID516 800 750/ 5 W17 L14 L21 D35 W36 2.5
25 ALLEN, LAMON VSTII994 484 517/ 41 L9 L15 BYE W38 D28 2.5
26 VAN DE POEL, ALEXANDER ASTG9605 586 600/113 L4 W31 L6 W34 L17 2.0
27 CHAMBERS, SEAN ASTHH930 810 776/ 86 W33 L4 W35 L7 L15 2.0
28 TEFFT-MEEKER, DEVON FHVI5594 949 875/119 W39 D23 L8 L11 D25 2.0
29 KOLODYCHUK, STEPHEN ASTG3596 651 662/ 81 L12 W32 L13 W40 L10 2.0
30 CUMMINS, KYLE FHVH3068 656 636/ 15 L7 W38 L22 W39 L18 2.0
31 DEBOOM, MICHAEL LYCIH864 509 517/ 15 L10 L26 W38 L15 W37 2.0
32 RICCI, EVAN LYMI7739 524 538/ 51 L8 L29 L17 W41 W39 2.0
33 APPLE, KURT VSTII841 503 482/ 22 L27 L35 L18 BYE W40 2.0
34 COMCHOC, BJ LYCIC635 400 400/ 12 BYE L2 L37 L26 W41 2.0
35 ROSS, BRENDON NBLG8236 577 572/ 29 L19 W33 L27 D24 L20 1.5
36 SELIG, LUKAS FHVGG814 755 695/ 59 HPB BYE L16 L23 L24 1.5
37 SEMSAK, DEREK HORH7016 609 505/ 10 L5 L20 W34 L18 L31 1.0
38 RICCI, ANTHONY ISOHK278 550 443/ 12 L6 L30 L31 L25 BYE 1.0
39 VANDER ZOUWEN, BRETON LYCH2788 564 513/ 45 L28 W41 L19 L30 L32 1.0
40 MACFARLAND, GAVIN LYCHB617 561 502/ 15 L14 L22 W41 L29 L33 1.0
41 KELM, SCOTT LYMH5290 700 400/ 5 L21 L39 L40 L32 L34 0.0
42 RIANDA, MEGAN NBLH2570 657 657/133 L1 U U U U 0.0

HIGH SCHOOL SECTION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 WITECKI, THOMAS LYEK8805 1488 1539/428 W10 W8 W7 W3 W2 5.0
2 BLANKERS, ELI LYCK8258 1350 1380/199 W18 W4 W6 W11 L1 4.0
3 DIETZ, STERLING LYEM1695 1640 1629/316 W21 W5 W11 L1 W6 4.0
4 HONCOOP, TERREN LYNM7330 1158 1231/121 W20 L2 W9 W8 W11 4.0
5 LOUDON, DAVID FERL4251 1159 1177/ 53 W12 L3 W15 W13 W10 4.0
6 JENNINGS, AUSTIN HSCJ4849 1226 1222/ 63 W14 W19 L2 W7 L3 3.0
7 HONCOOP, JOHN WILLIAM LYCM6365 876 966/ 74 W16 W17 L1 L6 W13 3.0
8 SMITH, DUSTIN SEDMA158 1117 1105/ 58 W22 L1 W20 L4 W14 3.0
9 LABRIE, LUKE FERJA937 900 1100/ 5 W17 L11 L4 W16 W12 3.0
10 STEENSMA, BEN LYCJ7236 768 808/ 55 L1 W22 W19 W21 L5 3.0
11 SPITZER, TIM SEDMD963 1326 1291/111 W15 W9 L3 L2 L4 2.0
12 WARD, CAITLYN LYCJ4793 900 827/ 5 L5 W18 L13 W15 L9 2.0
13 ABBOTT, ALEXANDER FERL2280 944 900/150 L19 W14 W12 L5 L7 2.0
14 NIEUWENDORP, TY MDIK4783 590 693/ 18 L6 L13 W17 W19 L8 2.0
15 DEBOER, KALVIN LYCKF479 604 638/ 46 L11 W16 L5 L12 W20 2.0
16 BARANETS, ALEXSANDR SEDK6957 1000 686/ 5 L7 L15 W18 L9 W22 2.0
17 LESH, ROBYN LYEJA140 1135 1049/123 L9 L7 L14 W20 W19 2.0
18 MENSING, KRIS FERLD129 702 689/ 93 L2 L12 L16 W22 W21 2.0
19 BARANETS, YEVGENIY SEDL2074 1100 673/ 5 W13 L6 L10 L14 L17 1.0
20 FISHER, GREG FERL5283 457 486/ 65 L4 W21 L8 L17 L15 1.0
21 BURDSAL, TREMAYNE SEDJ9072 837 723/ 14 L3 L20 W22 L10 L18 1.0
22 TAXDAHL, ZACH FERJ6120 900 400/ 5 L8 L10 L21 L18 L16 0.0

6.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2008-2009
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ as they come available.

2009:
Jan 10 Whatcom County Championships K-12, Lynden
Jan 24 Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge, K-8, Bellingham
Jan 26 Whatcom Jr. High and Middle Schools League, Ferndale
Feb 7 International Chess Jam 2009, K-12, Ferndale
Feb 21 F.E.S.T: Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Mar 14 3rd Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 25 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Spokane, WA

Northwest High School League schedule:
Dec. 1: - NWL Meet 1 -- Burlington-Edison H.S.
Dec. 15: - (cancelled, snow)
Jan. 12: - NWL Meet 2 -- Mount Vernon H.S.
Jan. 26: - NWL Meet 3 -- Ferndale H.S. (with Middle School league)
Feb. 2: - NWL Meet 4 -- Lynden Christian
. . . . . Sites open 6:00pm, League games start at 6:20pm

Feb. 27 and 28: Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships -- Mt. Vernon H.S.
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html

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Chess Memo 167 - Happy New Year!

2009-01-03T16:21:00.000-08:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #167, January 2, 2009 - - -
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Contents:
1. Jan. 10: Whatcom County Championships K-12 -- ENTER NOW
2. Jan. 24: Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge K-8
3. NW High School League, Revised Schedule
4. Lynden HS, Sedro-Woolley HS Compete at State MiniTeams
5. Contest: Design the T-Shirt for Elementary State
6. Skookum Articles by OSCF Scholastic Chess Parents
7. Results: LC Christmas Chess Classic (106 players)
8. NW Scholastic Chess Calendar

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1.
THE BIG ONE!
WHATCOM COUNTY SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 AT THE FAIRGROUNDS IN LYNDEN
ENTRY DEADLINE TUESDAY!
A chess tournament and playday for chessplayers of all abilities, from beginner to experienced tournament competitor, from Kindergarden through 12th grade. Open to students residing in or attending school in Whatcom County. (High School division open to all NW Wa. students.)
Four playing sections: K-2 (Primary), 3-5 (Elementary), 6-8 (Middle), 9-12 (High).
State Qualifier Tournament! Kindergarten-6th grade players with winning scores (3/5) qualify to participate in the 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, being held this year in Spokane on April 25, 2009.
Location: Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden.
Format: Five round Swiss (no elimination). Game/30 (maximum one hour for each game.) Tournament rated by the Northwest Scholastic Rating System. Pairings by computer.
Schedule: Check-in 8:30 - 9:00am at the Fairgrounds in Lynden. Opening ceremonies at 9:05am. Approximate start times for each round: 9:40, 11:00, 12:30, 1:50, 3:10. Awards ceremony 4:30 or ASAP.
Individual Awards: Trophies for top five in K-2, 6-8, 9-12 sections, top seven in 3-5 section. Ties broken by computer as per WHSCA rules. Medals for all who post a winning (3/5) record. All Primary (K-2) players who complete all five rounds will receive a Certificate at the least.
Team Awards: Top teams (based on top four players from a school) awarded trophies in the K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 sections. A team shall consist of students enrolled in a school for the 2008-09 school year (as per Elementary State eligibility rules).
Bring: Chess boards/sets for the non-tournament ("skittles") area. If in sixth grade or higher, bring a pencil (or pen) and a chess clock if you have one.
TO ENTER: Players must reside in or attend school in Whatcom County, and must pre-register to play. No on-site entries. Entry fee $10.
To enter online: Register at http://www.chess4life.com/chess-event/Whatcom-County-Scholastic-Chess-Championships/496 , $1.75 convenience fee applies.
To enter via the mail: Make check to Theresa Tromp Chess Trust. Entries must be received no later than Tuesday, January 6. Mail entries to:
.....Theresa Tromp Chess Tournament
.....P.O. Box 705
.....Lynden WA 98264
Include the following: Student's Full Name, Address, School, Grade, Phone, Email, Entry Fee. Include optional T-shirt and Lunch fees if desired (details below).
All players must check-in the morning of the tourney between 8:30 and 9:00. Players checking in after 9:00am will receive a half-point bye in round one.
CONCESSIONS OPTION: If you would like to pre-order a pizza slice, chips and pop for lunch, include an extra $4 with your entry. Indicate pepperoni or cheese pizza.
T-SHIRT OPTION: If you would like a Whatcom County Scholastic Chess Championships T-shirt, include an extra $10 with your entry. Indicate whether youth or adult size, then size desired, XS, S, M, L, or XL.
For further information: See the website and FAQ at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/whatcom09.html , email Randy Kaech at kaech@verizon.net or Theodore Neff at ttct@live.com.

2.
ROOSEVELT WINTER CHESS CHALLENGE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
AT ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY IN BELLINGHAM
The Roosevelt PTA is excited to produce an exceptional chess tournament for youth of all abilities. They'll even teach you how to play if you don't know how! Playing sections for K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, and 6th-8th grades. It's a chess tournament and playday featuring generous awards, a new playground out back, a covered play area, movie room, and first round lessons for those starting out. Advance entries only. Full details, FAQ and directions on how to enter are at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/roosevelt09.html .

3.
NW HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
SCHEDULE REVISED DUE TO SNOW
Here's the revised schedule:
Dec. 1: - NWL Meet 1 -- Burlington-Edison H.S.
Dec. 15: - (cancelled)
Jan. 12: - NWL Meet 2 -- Mount Vernon H.S.
Jan. 26: - NWL Meet 3 -- Ferndale H.S.
Feb. 2: - NWL Meet 4 -- Lynden Christian
. . . . . Sites open 6:00pm, League games start at 6:20pm
Feb. 27 and 28: Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships -- Mt. Vernon H.S.

NWL STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 2:
10.0 Lynden
9.0 Ferndale
8.5 Burlington-Edison
6.5 Sehome
6.0 Lynden Christian
5.0 Sedro-Woolley
5.0 Burlington-Edison B
4.5 Burlington-Edison C
4.0 Mount Vernon
2.5 Blaine
2.5 Mount Baker
1.0 Sedro-Woolley B
0.5 Bellingham
0.0 Lynden B

Pairings for Round 3:
(White) (Black, on Boards 1,3,5)
Ferndale - Lynden
Lynden Christian - Burlington-Edison
Sehome - Sedro-Woolley
Burlington-Edison B - Mount Vernon
Burlington-Edison C - Sedro-Woolley B
Bellingham - Lynden B
Blaine - Mount Baker

4.
STATE MINI-TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
LYNDEN HS, SEDRO HS COMPETE
Sponsored by the Washington High School Chess Association, and taking place this year at Federal Way High School, the competitors come from around Washington state competing in teams of three. Placing fifth in the entire state at MiniTeams this year were Lynden High School's team of Sterling Dietz, Thomas Witecki and David Pash. Sedro-Woolley also did well, placing 10th with Tim Spitzer, Dustin Smith and Mark Rathvon. Lynden B placed 14th, and Sedro B placed 21st. Well done! Full crosstable at http://www.whsca.org/HSminiteams.pdf .

5.
ATTENTION K-6TH GRADE ARTISTS
DESIGN THE T-SHIRT FOR STATE
JANUARY 9 DEADLINE
Cool! Here's what the entry form says, and we quote:
"Create the winning T-Shirt design for the Washington State Elementary Chess Championships April 2009 and win $100 cash! Plus your design will be on all tournament T-shirts and event programs!
Age group: Kindergarten thru 6th graders.
Washington residents only, 1 entry per person
Design should fit paper no bigger than 8 ½ by 11
Please mail entries to: 2009 WSECC, P.O. Box 9581, Spokane, WA 99209
Deadline to enter January 9, 2009
For more information go to www.SpokaneChess2009.com
Have fun -- be creative -- play chess!"

6.
CHECK OUT THESE SKOOKUM ARTICLES
BY OSCF SCHOLASTIC CHESS PARENTS
Thought I'd pass this Oregon website along to you. Good stuff. Articles include Starting a Chess Club in Your Child's School, Of Soccer and Chess, Is My Child Ready to Compete?, Best Chess Books for Kids, Emotional Players, Tips for Putting on a Tournament, Bughouse Rules, How to Handle Sportsmanship Issues, and more.
At http://www.oscf.org/oscf.jsp?panel=content/articlesList.jsp#Advisor/TD%20Advice .

7.
LC CHRISTMAS CHESS CLASSIC
AT LYNDEN CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, LYNDEN
DECEMBER 6, 2008
FINAL RATED CROSSTABLE -- 106 PLAYERS
(Results best viewed in a fixed font, i.e. Courier)
(Interpret id numbers at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ratings.html )
K-1 Section
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 total
1 BOTEZ, ANDREA BLEB9457 655 765/ 10 W3 W6 W4 D2 W5 4.5
2 COLLINS, GRANT WKEBB196 400 557/ 14 BYE W8 D6 D1 D4 3.5
3 WINE, TAHLIA RESBA750 400 539/ 36 L1 BYE W8 D4 W7 3.5
4 FULLER, MICHAEL LYCB8993 400 637/ 5 W5 W10 L1 D3 D2 3.0
5 VERRET, NOLAN CARBJ627 439 529/ 24 L4 W11 W9 W6 L1 3.0
6 FRAZIER, JOSHUA ASTAI906 609 579/ 10 W11 L1 D2 L5 W8 2.5
7 MALQUIST, JOHN WKEBF952 426 438/ 30 L8 D9 W10 W11 L3 2.5
8 MONTOYA-LEWIS, ZACHARY BCOBF223 685 555/ 10 W7 L2 L3 W9 L6 2.0
9 PARKS, LONA CIAA9437 400 400/ 4 D10 D7 L5 L8 BYE 2.0
10 DEYERIN, DEVAN WKEBA041 589 423/ 8 D9 L4 L7 BYE D11 2.0
11 MCKAY, CONNOR WKEBJ352 400 400/ 4 L6 L5 BYE L7 D10 1.5
2-3 Section
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 total
1 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAIDH798 971 1084/216 W20 W3 W9 W6 W2 5.0
2 LIU, MARK BCXDX739 914 999/ 15 W5 W7 W8 W4 L1 4.0
3 HALLOCK, KOLTON PURDB117 752 811/ 45 W22 L1 W11 W15 W7 4.0
4 LOWRY, JASON SAIDG811 1116 1104/ 96 W21 W16 W6 L2 W10 4.0
5 PACHECO, OBERON SAIC2848 466 660/ 24 L2 W27 W12 W16 D11 3.5
6 SMARTT, HENRY HSCD5454 900 898/ 98 W14 W10 L4 L1 W17 3.0
7 GOIT, ELLIOT WKED7271 574 674/ 10 W23 L2 W14 W9 L3 3.0
8 ANDRADE, JOSE TPSCA413 776 763/ 50 W13 W12 L2 L10 W18 3.0
9 VELDHUISEN, TY COLDH107 876 838/ 79 W25 W19 L1 L7 W15 3.0
10 HARLE, NIKHIL CDRDJ930 727 751/ 54 W24 L6 W21 W8 L4 3.0
11 KAECH, RICHY SKYCC022 675 669/ 96 D17 W15 L3 W19 D5 3.0
12 PARKS, JOB CIAC2825 593 613/ 19 W18 L8 L5 W24 W16 3.0
13 SIDHU, SIMRIN NORDC385 400 461/ 9 L8 BYE L15 W27 W21 3.0
14 BROWN, ETHAN CARCB593 429 490/ 10 L6 W18 L7 D26 W23 2.5
15 GANGLE, EVAN CARC3127 514 531/ 10 W26 L11 W13 L3 L9 2.0
16 GHANBARI, DARMON CARCF886 740 653/ 10 W27 L4 W20 L5 L12 2.0
17 SUN, LUCY HPVCA489 400 480/ 5 D11 L21 D26 W25 L6 2.0
18 SCHWINDT, ETHAN WKEDF266 400 400/ 4 L12 L14 BYE W22 L8 2.0
19 GOLOMBEK, ALEXANDER NORDI575 400 400/ 8 BYE L9 D25 L11 D22 2.0
20 STEWARDSON, LIAM EAGCB112 488 490/ 16 L1 W24 L16 HPB HPB 2.0
21 SULLIVAN, KOBE MTNDE320 500 477/ 28 L4 W17 L10 D23 L13 1.5
22 WAGNER, BRODY LARCF603 400 400/ 5 L3 D26 D23 L18 D19 1.5
23 BIBEE, ORION LARCI925 400 400/ 5 L7 D25 D22 D21 L14 1.5
24 STEIGER, ERIC LYCDA064 400 400/ 5 L10 L20 W27 L12 D25 1.5
25 PETERSON, TOMMY WKEDC276 416 400/ 24 L9 D23 D19 L17 D24 1.5
26 HEINZ, BEN WKED2703 400 400/ 4 L15 D22 D17 D14 U 1.5
27 KEYS, NOAH LARC7049 400 400/ 4 L16 L5 L24 L13 BYE 1.0
4-5 Section
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 BOWHAY, DAWSON CARE8381 1059 1117/162 W22 W5 W6 W9 W3 5.0
2 PYLES, CHRISTOPHER SAIF8739 651 891/124 W23 D7 W10 W19 W9 4.5
3 STEELE, ZACHARY CAREH880 987 1019/ 69 W29 W8 W18 W4 L1 4.0
4 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAIDE130 1136 1133/211 W11 W15 W13 L3 W7 4.0
5 HALLOCK, DAWSON PURFC772 645 773/ 45 W34 L1 W29 W18 W11 4.0
6 VALDEZ, PHILIP HSCE8125 550 781/ 20 W10 W14 L1 W15 D8 3.5
7 PARKS, ISAAC CIAF4924 1082 1064/ 40 W25 D2 W20 W14 L4 3.5
8 SUN, KEVIN HPVF5342 650 734/ 10 W36 L3 W31 W12 D6 3.5
9 HAN, HENRY HPVFD948 792 799/ 58 W31 W26 W12 L1 L2 3.0
10 KAECH, STONE SKYF6398 938 899/171 L6 W27 L2 W20 W16 3.0
11 KAHLE, JIMMY SKYF2025 598 692/ 78 L4 W35 W17 W13 L5 3.0
12 JACOBSEN, JOSHUA LYCE4866 471 610/ 10 W19 W17 L9 L8 W26 3.0
13 SAWYER, JOE LARE3528 725 743/100 W16 W24 L4 L11 W22 3.0
14 MALQUIST, BENJAMIN WKEEJ768 706 724/ 97 W27 L6 W24 L7 W25 3.0
15 WITZEL, BEN CIAF8369 653 678/ 75 W32 L4 W25 L6 W27 3.0
16 SPENST, CARDIN LYCF3861 504 639/ 15 L13 W23 W26 W21 L10 3.0
17 KING, TAYLOR ASTEH361 707 687/127 W30 L12 L11 W29 W24 3.0
18 FRAZIER, JACOB ASTEA879 525 647/ 10 W28 W21 L3 L5 D19 2.5
19 REAVLEY, WILSON HPVE9808 679 666/ 69 L12 W30 W22 L2 D18 2.5
20 SINGLETON, SHION SAIF6426 549 645/ 34 D21 W28 L7 L10 W31 2.5
21 DRURY, GABE CIAE1769 842 778/ 88 D20 L18 W28 L16 W23 2.5
22 EVANS, ADAM CIAFB851 595 577/ 18 L1 W33 L19 W36 L13 2.0
23 GOODIN, ZACHARY ASTEJ531 457 479/ 40 L2 L16 W33 W34 L21 2.0
24 GOO, AUDREY ASTE6863 599 569/102 W33 L13 L14 W32 L17 2.0
25 KEELING, SPENCER CAREA763 581 572/ 20 L7 W36 L15 W30 L14 2.0
26 MICHELIN, JUSTIN LARED097 611 576/ 34 W35 L9 L16 W31 L12 2.0
27 WILLIAMS, ZACHARY LARFD077 477 490/ 15 L14 L10 W34 W33 L15 2.0
28 WINE, TRISTAN RESEE596 782 700/134 L18 L20 L21 W35 W32 2.0
29 HORNSTRA, BRADY LYCFA279 557 530/ 55 L3 W32 L5 L17 D30 1.5
30 ARENA, ANTONE WKEE7581 479 454/ 15 L17 L19 W36 L25 D29 1.5
31 ANDRADE, ANGELICA TPSEJ626 548 492/ 46 L9 W34 L8 L26 L20 1.0
32 GONZALEZ, GABRIEL ASTE6169 470 401/ 10 L15 L29 W35 L24 L28 1.0
33 FULLER II, PATRICK R LYCF9059 400 400/ 18 L24 L22 L23 L27 W36 1.0
34 MOORMEIR, FREDERICK LYCE2226 400 400/ 9 L5 L31 L27 L23 D35 0.5
35 FULLER, ELIZABETH LYCEJ738 400 400/ 10 L26 L11 L32 L28 D34 0.5
36 WARD, CASEY LYCEE688 400 400/ 10 L8 L25 L30 L22 L33 0.0
6-8 Section
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 SYMONDS, CALOB LYMI4003 1017 1140/124 W30 W15 W7 W11 W5 5.0
2 KNAPP, ROBERT J LYCG8465 1073 1083/115 W20 L3 W10 W16 W7 4.0
3 MACLACHLAN, SILAS HSCGG617 872 1035/ 16 W27 W2 W8 L5 W14 4.0
4 VALDEZ, PAUL HSCGF938 751 884/ 20 W31 L8 W21 W17 W11 4.0
5 BROWN, KENNETH FHVG4291 1220 1199/142 W18 D10 W9 W3 L1 3.5
6 BLOK, DYLAN LYCHG840 924 904/ 82 D21 L9 W27 W13 W12 3.5
7 RIANDA, BEN VSTI7794 783 846/148 W22 W14 L1 W26 L2 3.0
8 WITECKI, IAN ASTG9565 998 968/201 W29 W4 L3 L12 W20 3.0
9 CHAMBERS, SEAN ASTHH930 742 810/ 81 W19 W6 L5 L14 W22 3.0
10 DUNN, HUNTER ASTH9733 886 914/115 W23 D5 L2 W18 D17 3.0
11 GOO, ANTHONY C ASTI7666 952 941/149 W33 W24 W17 L1 L4 3.0
12 LIKKEL, DRAKE LYCH7027 701 778/ 51 L17 W13 W24 W8 L6 3.0
13 CUMMINS, KYLE FHVH3068 487 656/ 10 W15 L12 W20 L6 W26 3.0
14 PITCHER, RYAN LYCH8308 1033 995/147 W25 L7 W30 W9 L3 3.0
15 MORRIS, JULIA LYCGE440 830 809/ 73 L13 L1 W32 W28 W21 3.0
16 MABERRY, DAVID LYCHI939 778 787/ 62 W28 L17 W25 L2 W23 3.0
17 HUFF, JONATHAN FOOHF218 1021 943/ 10 W12 W16 L11 L4 D10 2.5
18 STOCKTON, SHANE LYCHI631 740 745/ 33 L5 D21 W19 L10 W30 2.5
19 ARENA, ASA FHVIE980 800 615/ 5 L9 D29 L18 W27 W28 2.5
20 KOLODYCHUK, STEPHEN ASTG3596 649 651/ 76 L2 W22 L13 W24 L8 2.0
21 HAN, AMY FHVIK070 599 620/ 45 D6 D18 L4 W33 L15 2.0
22 BOERSMA, JACK LYCGG216 554 561/ 28 L7 L20 W31 W25 L9 2.0
23 PYLES, GRACE SAIH8127 582 579/ 81 L10 W33 L26 W30 L16 2.0
24 VANDER ZOUWEN, BRETON LYCH2788 573 564/ 40 W32 L11 L12 L20 W31 2.0
25 VAN DE POEL, ALEXANDER ASTG9605 610 586/108 L14 W31 L16 L22 W32 2.0
26 ANKER, ANTHONY LYCH9163 674 649/ 67 HPB HPB W23 L7 L13 2.0
27 RICCI, EVAN LYMI7739 569 524/ 46 L3 D28 L6 L19 BYE 1.5
28 HULST, JACOB FOOH3465 424 455/ 10 L16 D27 W29 L15 L19 1.5
29 DEBOOM, MICHAEL LYCIH864 609 509/ 10 L8 D19 L28 L32 W33 1.5
30 MACFARLAND, GAVIN LYCHB617 623 561/ 10 L1 W32 L14 L23 L18 1.0
31 COMCHOC, BJ LYCIC635 400 400/ 8 L4 L25 L22 BYE L24 1.0
32 WILKINSON, MARSHALL EDII8979 463 428/ 32 L24 L30 L15 W29 L25 1.0
33 MOORMEIR, ANNA LYCGA595 400 400/ 9 L11 L23 BYE L21 L29 1.0

8.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2008-2009
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ as they come available.
2008:
Nov 15 Carl Cozier Chess Kickoff K-8, Bellingham
Dec 6 LC Christmas Chess Classic K-8, Lynden
2009:
Jan 10 Whatcom County Championships K-12, Lynden
Jan 24 Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge, K-8, Bellingham
Jan 26 Whatcom Jr. High and Middle Schools League, Ferndale
Feb 7 International Chess Jam 2009, K-12, Ferndale
Feb 21 F.E.S.T: Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Mar 14 3rd Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 25 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Spokane, WA
Northwest High School League schedule:
Dec. 1: - NWL Meet 1 -- Burlington-Edison H.S.
Dec. 15: - (cancelled, snow)
Jan. 12: - NWL Meet 2 -- Mount Vernon H.S.
Jan. 26: - NWL Meet 3 -- Ferndale H.S. (with Middle School league)
Feb. 2: - NWL Meet 4 -- Lynden Christian
. . . . . Sites open 6:00pm, League games start at 6:20pm
Feb. 27 and 28: Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships -- Mt. Vernon H.S.
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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Chess Memo 166

2008-12-02T21:42:00.000-08:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #166, December 2, 2008 - - -
Contents:
1. Dec. 1: NW High School League underway -- Lynden leads
2. Dec. 6: LC Christmas Chess Classic K-8, Lynden ENTER NOW
3. USA captures Bronze at Chess Olympiad
4. Idaho first state to offer statewide in-school chess curriculum
5. Rated Results: Carl Cozier Chess Kickoff K-8, Bellingham (163 players)
6. NW Scholastic Chess Calendar

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1.
NWL HIGH SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE BEGINS
LYNDEN LEADS AFTER TWO ROUNDS
The eleventh season of the Northwest High School Chess League began Monday December 1st. Twelve teams from Whatcom and Skagit counties gathered to test their chess skills at Burlington-Edison High School. The league consists of eight rounds, and the top seven teams will qualify to participate in the Washington State High School Chess Team Championships, to be held at Mount Vernon High School on February 27th and 28th, 2009.

ROUND 1:
1.0 Lynden Christian - 4.0 Ferndale
0.0 Burlington-Edison B - 5.0 Lynden
5.0 Sehome - 0.0 Bellingham
0.0 Lynden B - 5.0 Burlington-Edison
5.0 Sedro-Woolley - 0.0 Burlington-Edison C
1.0 Sedro-Woolley B - 4.0 Mount Vernon

ROUND 2:
5.0 Lynden - 0.0 Sedro-Woolley
3.5 Burlington-Edison - 1.5 Sehome
0.0 Mount Vernon - 5.0 Ferndale
0.0 Sedro-Woolley B - 5.0 Lynden Christian
0.0 Lynden B - 5.0 Burlington-Edison B
0.5 Bellingham - 4.5 Burlington-Edison C

STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 2:
10.0 Lynden
9.0 Ferndale
8.5 Burlington-Edison
6.5 Sehome
6.0 Lynden Christian
5.0 Sedro-Woolley
5.0 Burlington-Edison B
4.5 Burlington-Edison C
4.0 Mount Vernon
1.0 Sedro-Woolley B
0.5 Bellingham
0.0 Lynden B

PAIRINGS FOR ROUND 3
ON DECEMBER 15:
(White) (Black)
Ferndale - Lynden
Lynden Christian - Burlington-Edison
Sehome - Sedro-Woolley
Burlington-Edison B - Mount Vernon
Burlington-Edison C - Sedro-Woolley B
Bellingham - Lynden B

2.
LC CHRISTMAS CHESS CLASSIC K-8
THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 IN LYNDEN
ENTER NOW
What: A chess tournament and playday. An Elementary State Qualifier tourney.
Who: For young chessplayers of all levels. Sections for K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8th grades.
Where: Lynden Christian Middle School.
When: Check-in 8:30 - 9:00am sharp. Each round will start ASAP so the awards ceremony may be around 3:45pm.
Format: Five rounds no elimination. "Swiss pairings, Game/30."
Food Drive: Let's help out the homeless and needy in Whatcom County. Bring a bag of canned food and receive a $2 coupon to use at the concession stand.
Awards: Trophies to top 7 in each section. There'll be a prize for every participant. Gift drawings every round, and an Upset prize too! Two team sections, K-4th and 5th-8th grades, awards to top teams (5 players).
TO ENTER: Pre-registration strongly advised. Entry fee $12 in advance, $17 at the door. Mail in your entry with entry fee enclosed, postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 3. All players must also check-in the morning of the tourney between 8:30 and 9:00. Late check-ins will receive a half-point bye for Round 1. Make check to Lynden Christian Middle School. Mail entries to:
.....Lynden Christian M.S. Chess
.....c/o Mary Pitcher
.....324 Maberry Loop
.....Lynden, WA 98264
You can use the form below, or just include the following: Student's Full Name, Address, School, Grade, Phone, Email, with entry fee.
ONLINE ENTRY OPTION: Register online via the Chess4Life secure website, using your credit card. Extra $1.75 convenience fee applies. Online registration closes midnight, December 3. The link:
http://www.chess4life.com/chess-event/LC-Christmas-Chess-Classic/477
T-Shirt Option: Get the tournament T-shirt! Include an extra $12 in your entry and indicate your child's youth size. Have your entry postmarked early, by Saturday, November 29.
Further information and FAQ available at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/xmas08.html , or email Mary Pitcher at tmarpitcher@msn.com, or Peter Witecki at mfpw@comcast.net.

3.
USA CAPTURES BRONZE AT CHESS OLYMPIADWOMEN'S AND MEN'S TEAM BOTH
In an amazing and dramatic last round, both of our teams at the 38th Chess Olympiad scored Bronze. Read the dramatic story here: http://main.uschess.org/content/view/8944/497/ .
Olympiad Final Round (photos): http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=5037
Olympiad Closing Ceremonies (photos): http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=5041

4.
IDAHO BECOMES CHESS PIONEER
FIRST STATE TO OFFER STATEWIDE IN-SCHOOL CHESS CURRICULUM
Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/education/2004293895_chess20.html?syndication=rss
Associated Press: http://www.upstatetoday.com/news/2008/sep/27/check-mate-chess-thrives-idaho-grade-schools/
The "First Move" program (which you can bring to your school!): http://www.af4c.org/
Benefits of Chess for Youth: http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/benefits.html
Benefits of Chess in Education: http://www.chess.ca/misc2008/benefitsofchess.pdf

5.
CARL COZIER CHESS KICKOFF K-8, BELLINGHAM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2008
163 PLAYERS COMPETE
The rated crosstable wasn't available in the last Ememo, but the tourney is now rated.
Crosstable with new ratings for 163 players at: http://www.whsca.org/Cozier.html

6.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2008-2009
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ as they come available.

Northwest High School League schedule:
Dec. 1: - NWL Meet 1, Rounds 1-2 -- Burlington-Edison H.S.
Dec. 15: - NWL Meet 2, Rounds 3-4 -- Lynden Christian
Jan. 12: - NWL Meet 3, Rounds 5-6 -- Mount Vernon H.S.
Jan. 26: - NWL Meet 4, Rounds 7-8 -- Ferndale H.S.
Sites open 6:00pm, league games start at 6:20pm.
Feb 27-28: State High School Chess Team Championships 2009, Mount Vernon HS

2008:
Nov 15 Carl Cozier Chess Kickoff K-8, Bellingham
Dec 6 LC Christmas Chess Classic K-8, Lynden
2009:
Jan 10 Whatcom County Championships K-12, Lynden
Jan 24 Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge, K-8, Bellingham
Jan 26 Whatcom Jr. High and Middle Schools League, Ferndale
Feb 7 International Chess Jam 2009, K-12, Ferndale
Feb 21 F.E.S.T: Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Mar 14 3rd Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 25 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Spokane, WA

For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html

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Chess Memo 164

2008-11-09T05:14:00.000-08:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #164, November 8, 2008 - - -

Contents:
1. Nov. 15: Carl Cozier Chess Kickoff K-8, Bellingham -ENTER NOW-
2. Should my child play in a chess tournament?
3. NY Times Scholastic Chess article
4. Middle School Chess League 2008-09
5. Results: Sehome-Woolley Grand Prix IV
6. Final Standings: Sehome-Woolley Grand Prix
7. NW Scholastic Chess Calendar

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1.
CARL COZIER CHESS KICKOFF K-8
BELLINGHAM, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
ADVANCE ENTRY REQUIRED - NEW: ONLINE ENTRY OPTION

A chess tournament and playday for chessplayers of all abilities, from beginner to experienced tournament competitor, from Kindergarten through 8th grade. If you're not sure how to play, they'll teach you on-site! So bring a friend to help kickoff the chess season!

Location: Carl Cozier Elementary School in Bellingham. From Interstate 5 take the Lakeway Drive Exit 253 and you're practically there.
Four playing sections: Kindergarten-1st grades, 2nd-3rd grades, 4th-5th grades, 6th-8th grades.

It's a State Qualifier Tournament! Kindergarten-6th grade players with winning scores (3/5) qualify to participate in the 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, being held this year in Spokane on April 25, 2009.

Schedule: Check-in 8:15 - 8:45am. Opening ceremonies at 9:00am. Start times for each round: 9:30, 10:45, noon, 1:15, 2:30. Awards ceremony 4:00pm or ASAP.

Format: Five round Swiss (no elimination). Game/30 (maximum one hour for each game.) Tournament rated by the Northwest Scholastic Rating System. Pairings by computer.

Awards: Trophies to the top 8 in all sections. Every player in K-1 section will get a medal. Medals to all players 2-8 who qualify for State (score 3.0 or more). Ties broken by computer as per WHSCA rules.

Team Awards: Trophies to top three elementary schools (determined by adding the points of the top five scorers from a single K-5 or K-6 school).

Bring: Concessions will be available on site. Bring your own card table and chairs for the non-tournament ("skittles") area, as limited quantities of both will be available. Bring chess boards/sets for the skittles area as well. If in sixth grade or higher, bring a pencil (or pen), and a chess clock if you have one.

TO ENTER: Players must pre-register to play. No on-site entries. Entry fee $12, entries can be mailed in with entry fee enclosed, and must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, November 12. All players must also check-in the morning of the tourney between 8:15 and 8:45. Late check-ins will receive a half-point bye for Round 1. Make check to Carl Cozier PTA. Mail entries to:
.....Carl Cozier PTA Chess Club
.....1330 Lincoln Street
.....Bellingham, WA 98226
Include the following: Student's Full Name, Address, School, Grade, Phone, Email, entry fee.

NEW ONLINE ENTRY OPTION: $1 convenience fee, November 12 deadline.
At http://www.signup4chess.com/e/?e=23&n=CarlCozierChessKick-off&date=15Nov2008 .

For a FAQ, map/directions to the playing site, the one-page flyer, and info about the on-site chess learning option, visit http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/cozier08.html . For further information, email Heather Bowhay at awsumdawson@msn.com.

2.
IS MY CHILD READY
FOR A CHESS TOURNAMENT?
One Whatcom parent's perspective on the youth chess tournament scene. At
http://www.neighborhood-kids.com/People/Learning/333.aspx .

3.
NEW YORK TIMES
SCHOLASTIC CHESS ARTICLE
Not a new article, but I just discovered it, and much of it is focused on youth chess in the Pacific Northwest. At http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/02/business/yourmoney/02mate.html .

4.
WHATCOM COUNTY
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE
Yes, it will happen this year, a one-evening event. Teams of four compete for the Whatcom MS League Championship on Monday evening, January 26. It takes place concurrently with the final, deciding rounds of the High School League. Pre-registration required, contact kaech@verizon.net to enter.

5.
SEHOME-WOOLLEY GRAND PRIX IV
SEDRO-WOOLLEY HIGH SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
(Results best viewed in a fixed font, i.e. Courier)
(Interpret id numbers at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ratings.html)

Section 1
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 DIETZ, STERLING LYEM1695 1630 1636/306 W4 W2 2.0
2 SPITZER, TIM SEDMD963 1311 1317/101 W3 L1 1.0
3 LESH, ROBYN LYEJA140 1126 1135/118 L2 W4 1.0
4 SMARTT, KALEB HSCG4368 1111 1085/ 93 L1 L3 0.0

Section 2
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 NULLE, MATT SHMK6661 1068 1099/196 W4 W3 2.0
2 DUNLAP, ADAM ANCI9626 984 974/ 97 L3 W4 1.0
3 ABBOTT, ALEXANDER FERL2280 927 944/145 W2 L1 1.0
4 HOUGH, JOE SEDMC457 936 895/ 84 L1 L2 0.0

Section 3
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 HELLER, BENJAMIN BURLC855 848 903/ 52 W4 W3 2.0
2 RATHVON, MARK SEDLA089 865 858/ 45 L3 W4 1.0
3 BERGER, KYLE SHMKJ090 821 832/ 22 W2 L1 1.0
4 TEFFT-MEEKER, DEVON FHVI5594 882 824/109 L1 L2 0.0

Section 4
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 TEFFT-MEEKER, IAN FHVK9748 753 821/ 38 W3 W2 2.0
2 TILLEY, JAREN HPVEF561 798 781/ 8 W4 L1 1.0
3 SMARTT, HENRY HSCD5454 775 768/ 88 L1 W4 1.0
4 SMITH, TIMOTHY SEDKJ314 767 638/ 6 L2 L3 0.0

Section 5
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 HAN, HENRY HPVFD948 753 779/ 48 W4 D2 1.5
2 WINE, TRISTAN RESEE596 749 782/129 W3 D1 1.5
3 BURDSAL, TREMAYNE SEDJ9072 900 723/ 2 L2 W4 1.0
4 CUMMINGS, EARL BURLA758 716 659/ 25 L1 L3 0.0

Section 6
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 HELLER, AUSTIN BURJB032 550 601/ 15 W3 W2 2.0
2 CREELMAN, GRACE WVEGI623 505 504/ 18 W4 L1 1.0
3 RINDAL, KOREY BURLJ826 420 400/ 45 L1 D4 0.5
4 BISHEL, CAMERON SEDK9470 1000 400/ 2 L2 D3 0.5

Section 7
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 AUERBACH, AARON SEDLJ309 1100 935/ 2 W4 W2 2.0
2 HENRY, JOSEPH SEDL9520 507 531/ 13 W3 L1 1.0
3 WILKINSON, MARSHALL EDII8979 450 454/ 23 L2 W4 1.0
4 GWALTNEY, KOLTON BURKA437 400 400/ 15 L1 L3 0.0

6.
SEHOME-WOOLLEY 2008 GRAND PRIX
FINAL STANDINGS:
1st Place: Ben Heller 7.0
2nd Place: Austin Heller 6.5
3rd Place: Tim Spitzer 5.0
4th Place: Robin Lesh 5.0
5th Place: Matt Nulle 5.0

7.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2008-2009
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ .

2008:
Nov 3 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix IV 3rd-12th grades, Sedro-Woolley HS
Nov 15 Carl Cozier Chess Kickoff, K-8, Bellingham
Dec 3 NW High School League begins, Burlington-Edison HS
Dec 6 Christmas Chess Classic, Lynden (details TBA)
2009:
Jan 10 Whatcom County Championships K-12, Lynden
Jan 24 Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge, K-8, Bellingham
Jan 26 Whatcom Jr. High and Middle Schools League, Ferndale
Feb 7 International Chess Jam 2009, K-12, Ferndale
Feb 21 F.E.S.T: Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Feb 27-28 State High School Chess Team Championships 2009, Mount Vernon HS
Mar 14 3rd Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 25 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Spokane, WA

For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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2008-10-13T21:52:00.000-07:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #162, October 14, 2008 - - -
Contents:
1. Oct. 20: S-W Grand Prix III, Bellingham -ENTER NOW
2. Nov. 15: Carl Cozier Chess Kickoff K-8, Bellingham
3. Play in the Earth vs. Space match!
4. Notice: Little Dragon in Ferndale takes Saturday off
5. Notice: Assumption Tourney date has changed
6. Results: Sehome-Woolley Grand Prix II
7. Standings: S-W Grand Prix after II
8. NW Scholastic Chess Calendar

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1.
SEHOME-WOOLLEY 2008 GRAND PRIX
THIS MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 20
ADVANCE ENTRY RECOMMENDED
Scholastic chess players from 3rd-12th grades of all abilities are invited to attend the Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix.
Grand Prix Format: The player who accumulates the most points overall in all four Grand Prix tourneys will be declared 2008 Grand Prix Champion. The five players that accumulate the most points in all four Grand Prix tourneys will receive chess trophies.
GP1 Monday Sept 15 at Sehome High School (Bellingham)
GP2 Monday Oct 6 at Sedro-Woolley High School
GP3 Monday Oct 20 at Sehome High School (Bellingham)
GP4 Monday Nov 3 at Sedro-Woolley High School
At each Grand Prix tourney, players are placed in separate 4-player 'Quad' sections of approximately equal playing ability based on the latest NWSRS ratings. If you are unrated, you’ll be placed in a low rated playing section appropriate to your age. Chess notation is required for all players and chess clocks will be used. If you're not familiar with recording chess moves, or using a chess clock, don't worry. Instruction will be available on site.
To Register: If you think you might attend, do email your entry in advance (by 8pm the eve before the tourney) to randywalther@msn.com. Advance entries pay $5 at the door. On-site entries will pay $10. Email Name, School, Grade, and name of tourney you are entering.
Example Entry: Tim Spitzer, Sedro-Woolley HS, Grade 12, GP1
USCF and WHSCA tournament rules are in effect, i.e. if you touch a piece, you must move it. Bring a pen or pencil, since chess notation is a requirement. In time pressure (when either player has less than five minutes remaining on their clock) chess notation becomes optional for both players. Score sheets are provided, but bring a chess clock if you have one! There isn’t any player elimination element in this event, each player plays two games per tourney. You can choose to play in one, two, three or all four of the Grand Prix tourneys. The last round each evening will be completed by 9:35 p.m., but most players will be finished well before 9:00 p.m. All the tournament games will be NWSRS rated.
Schedule:
Registration and check-in: 5:50 - 6:10pm
Registration and check-in closes at 6:10pm so don’t be late!
1st Round to start promptly at 6:30 and the 2nd round will begin by 8:00.
Format: Four player sections, two rounds each. Players seeded by rating; if unrated, then by grade. Open to all 3rd through 12th graders. Time Control: 45 minutes per player with 5 second delay.
For directions to the two playing sites, visit the webpage at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/pre08.html . For further information contact organizer Randy Walther at randywalther@msn.com .

2.
CARL COZIER CHESS KICKOFF
FIRST K-8 TOURNEY OF THE SEASON
BELLINGHAM, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
A chess tournament and playday for chessplayers of all abilities, from beginner to experienced tournament competitor, from Kindergarten through 8th grade. If you're not sure how to play, they'll teach you on-site! So bring a friend to help kickoff the chess season!
Location: Carl Cozier Elementary School in Bellingham. From Interstate 5 take the Lakeway Drive Exit 253 and you're practically there.
Four playing sections: Kindergarten-1st grades, 2nd-3rd grades, 4th-5th grades, 6th-8th grades.
It's a State Qualifier Tournament! Kindergarten-6th grade players with winning scores (3/5) qualify to participate in the 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, being held this year in Spokane on April 25, 2009.
Schedule: Check-in 8:15 - 8:45am. Opening ceremonies at 9:00am. Start times for each round: 9:30, 10:45, noon, 1:15, 2:30. Awards ceremony 4:00pm or ASAP.
Format: Five round Swiss (no elimination). Game/30 (maximum one hour for each game.) Tournament rated by the Northwest Scholastic Rating System. Pairings by computer.
Awards: Trophies to the top 8 in all sections. Every player in K-1 section will get a medal. Medals to all players 2-8 who qualify for State (score 3.0 or more). Ties broken by computer as per WHSCA rules.
Team Awards: Trophies to top three elementary schools (determined by adding the points of the top five scorers from a single K-5 or K-6 school).
Bring: Concessions will be available on site. Bring your own card table and chairs for the non-tournament ("skittles") area, as limited quantities of both will be available. Bring chess boards/sets for the skittles area as well. If in sixth grade or higher, bring a pencil (or pen), and a chess clock if you have one.
TO ENTER: Players must pre-register to play. No on-site entries. Entry fee $12, all entries must be mailed in with entry fee enclosed, and must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, November 12. All players must also check-in the morning of the tourney between 8:15 and 8:45. Late check-ins will receive a half-point bye for Round 1. Make check to Carl Cozier PTA. Mail entries to:
.....Carl Cozier PTA Chess Club
.....1330 Lincoln Street
.....Bellingham, WA 98226
Include e the following: Student's Full Name, Address, School, Grade, Phone, Email, entry fee.
For a FAQ, map/directions to the playing site, the one-page flyer, and info about the on-site chess learning option, visit http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/cozier08.html . For further information, email Heather Bowhay at awsumdawson@msn.com.

3.
PLAY IN THE EARTH VS. SPACE MATCH!
MAKE YOUR MOVE AGAINST AN ASTRONAUT
ALL EARTH KIDS INVITED TO HELP PICK THE MOVES
The position is just getting verrrrry interesting! Is Dr. Greg about to gambit a pawn?! On September 28, American astronaut Dr. Greg Chamitoff pulled out his Velcro chessboard and began his historic match against any and all comers from planet Earth. All earthlings are invited to participate by voting on the moves. Earth is being guided by the chess club team from Stevenson Elementary School in Bellevue, Washington, the national K-3rd grade champion team. The young champions recommend up to four moves, and after a public vote, the chosen move gets relayed by Mission Control to Greg, more than 200 miles above the rest of us, aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The game is expected to proceed at a pace of roughly one move for each side every two days.
U.S. Chess: http://www.uschess.org/nasa2008
NASA site: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition17/chess_earthvsspace.html
Video of Dr. Chamitoff welcoming Earth players: http://main.uschess.org/content/view/8776/475/
Article by Stevenson Elem. coach: http://www.nwchess.com/articles/events/2008/Earth_vs_Space.htm
NASA Expedition 18: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition18/exp18_launch_adv_feature.html
Video of Dr. Chamitoff fielding kids' questions: http://xpstream.winisp.net/exchange/SpaceTalk.wmv
(Watch the zero gravity demo at the end!)

4.
NOTICE:
LITTLE DRAGON CHESS CLUB
NO MEETING THIS SATURDAY
The Little Dragon School of the Arts (5772 2nd Avenue, Ferndale) sponsors open chess meetings for kids of all grades at their school, every Saturday between 3:30pm and 5:00pm. Except this Saturday, October 18. For further information contact William Friedson, 360-393-3376, william@williamfriedson.com .

5.
NOTICE:
ASSUMPTION TOURNEY DATE CHANGE
The 3rd Assumption Open was originally listed as happening on March 7, 2009. It has been moved to March 14, 2009. Erase that old date, mark the new one!

6.
SEHOME-WOOLLEY 2008 GRAND PRIX II
OCTOBER 6, 2008
AT SEDRO-WOLLEY HIGH SCHOOL
(Results best viewed in a fixed font, i.e. Courier)
(Interpret id numbers at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ratings.html )
Section 1
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 DIETZ, STERLING LYEM1695 1624 1630/304 W3 W2 2.0
2 SPITZER, TIM SEDMD963 1282 1288/ 97 W4 L1 1.0
3 SMARTT, KALEB HSCG4368 1150 1167/ 89 L1 W4 1.0
4 LESH, ROBYN LYMJA140 1125 1089/114 L2 L3 0.0
Section 2
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 SMITH, DUSTIN SEDMA158 1097 1141/ 46 W3 W2 2.0
2 DUNLAP, ALEXANDER ANAK2795 1064 1059/112 W4 L1 1.0
3 NULLE, MATT SHMK6661 1049 1046/192 L1 W4 1.0
4 HOUGH, JOE SEDMC457 954 913/ 80 L2 L3 0.0
Section 3
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 DUNLAP, ADAM ANCI9626 945 984/ 95 W4 W3 2.0
2 ABBOTT, ALEXANDER FERL2280 922 908/141 L3 W4 1.0
3 TEFFT-MEEKER, DEVON FHVI5594 908 917/105 W2 L1 1.0
4 SMITH, TIMOTHY SEDKJ314 971 767/ 4 L1 L2 0.0
Section 4
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 RATHVON, MARK SEDLA089 819 865/ 43 W4 W3 2.0
2 HAN, HENRY HPVFD948 816 802/ 44 L3 W4 1.0
3 HELLER, BENJAMIN BURLC855 789 800/ 48 W2 L1 1.0
4 TILLEY, JAREN HPVEF561 911 682/ 4 L1 L2 0.0
Section 5
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 SMARTT, HENRY HSCD5454 729 775/ 86 W4 W2 2.0
2 WINE, TRISTAN RESEE596 740 734/125 W3 L1 1.0
3 BARNETT, ODIN WHWI9546 623 621/ 8 L2 W4 1.0
4 HENRY, JOSEPH SEDL9520 567 509/ 9 L1 L3 0.0
Section 6
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 HELLER, AUSTIN BURJB032 447 518/ 11 W2 W4 2.0
2 CREELMAN, GRACE WVEGI623 481 478/ 14 L1 W3 1.0
3 RINDAL, KOREY BURLJ826 451 411/ 41 D4 L2 0.5
4 GWALTNEY, KOLTON BURKA437 400 400/ 11 D3 L1 0.5

7.
SEHOME-WOOLLEY 2008 GRAND PRIX
STANDINGS AFTER II:
3.0:
Adam Dunlap
Austin Heller
Benjamin Heller
Mark Rathvon
2.5:
Kaleb Smartt
Henry Smartt
Grace Creelman
2.0:
Jaren Tilley
Kyle Robinson
Timothy Smith
Matt Sloane
Laine Forrest
Joe Hough
Will Rianda
Robyn Lesh
Thomas Witecki
Sterling Dietz
Dustin Smith
Tim Spitzer
Matt Nulle
Devon Tefft-Meeker
Tristan Wine
Henry Han
1.5:
Kyle Berger
Korey Rindal

8.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2008-2009
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ .
Sep 15 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix I 3rd-12th grades, Sehome HS
Oct 6 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix II 3rd-12th grades, Sedro-Woolley HS
Oct 20 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix III 3rd-12th grades, Sehome HS
Nov 3 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix IV 3rd-12th grades, Sedro-Woolley HS
Nov 15 Carl Cozier Chess Kickoff, K-8, Bellingham
Dec 3 NW High School League begins
Dec X (who'd like to sponsor a tourney? Calendar's open!)
2009:
Jan 10 Whatcom County Championships K-12, Lynden
Jan 24 Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge, K-8, Bellingham
Feb 7 International Chess Jam 2009, K-12, Ferndale
Feb 21 F.E.S.T: Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Feb 28 2009 Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships (and Feb. 27, site tba)
Mar 14 3rd Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 25 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Spokane, WA
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm#Scholastic%20Events
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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Chess Memo 161 - Astronaut Edition

2008-10-05T15:52:00.000-07:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #161, October 1, 2008 - - -
Contents:
1. Oct. 6: S-W Grand Prix II, Sedro-Woolley -ENTER NOW
2. Nov. 15: Carl Cozier Chess Kickoff K-8, Bellingham
3. Ferndale: Open chess club starting for all Whatcom youth
4. Opportunity to host a chess tournament
5. Play chess against an astronaut!
6. Seattle defeats New York in US Chess League
7. Results: Sehome-Woolley Grand Prix I
8. Standings: S-W Grand Prix after I
9. NW Scholastic Chess Calendar -NEW DATES, MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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1.
SEHOME-WOOLLEY 2008 GRAND PRIX
THIS MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 6
ADVANCE ENTRY RECOMMENDED
Scholastic chess players from 3rd-12th grades of all abilities are invited to attend the Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix.
Grand Prix Format: The player who accumulates the most points overall in all four Grand Prix tourneys will be declared 2008 Grand Prix Champion. The five players that accumulate the most points in all four Grand Prix tourneys will receive chess trophies.
GP1 Monday Sept 15 at Sehome High School (Bellingham)
GP2 Monday Oct 6 at Sedro-Woolley High School
GP3 Monday Oct 20 at Sehome High School (Bellingham)
GP4 Monday Nov 3 at Sedro-Woolley High School
At each Grand Prix tourney, players are placed in separate 4-player 'Quad' sections of approximately equal playing ability based on the latest NWSRS ratings. If you are unrated, you’ll be placed in a low rated playing section appropriate to your age. Chess notation is required for all players and chess clocks will be used. If you're not familiar with recording chess moves, or using a chess clock, don't worry. Instruction will be available on site.
To Register: If you think you might attend, do email your entry in advance (by 8pm the eve before the tourney) to randywalther@msn.com. Advance entries pay $5 at the door. On-site entries will pay $10. Email Name, School, Grade, and name of tourney you are entering.
Example Entry: Tim Spitzer, Sedro-Woolley HS, Grade 12, GP1
USCF and WHSCA tournament rules are in effect, i.e. if you touch a piece, you must move it. Bring a pen or pencil, since chess notation is a requirement. In time pressure (when either player has less than five minutes remaining on their clock) chess notation becomes optional for both players. Score sheets are provided, but bring a chess clock if you have one! There isn’t any player elimination element in this event, each player plays two games per tourney. You can choose to play in one, two, three or all four of the Grand Prix tourneys. The last round each evening will be completed by 9:35 p.m., but most players will be finished well before 9:00 p.m. All the tournament games will be NWSRS rated.
Schedule:
Registration and check-in: 5:50 - 6:10pm
Registration and check-in closes at 6:10pm so don’t be late!
1st Round to start promptly at 6:30 and the 2nd round will begin by 8:00.
Format: Four player sections, two rounds each. Players seeded by rating; if unrated, then by grade. Open to all 3rd through 12th graders. Time Control: 45 minutes per player with 5 second delay.
For directions to the two playing sites, visit the webpage at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/pre08.html . For further information contact organizer Randy Walther at randywalther@msn.com .

2.
CARL COZIER CHESS KICKOFF
FIRST K-8 TOURNEY OF THE SEASON
BELLINGHAM, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
A chess tournament and playday for chessplayers of all abilities, from beginner to experienced tournament competitor, from Kindergarten through 8th grade. If you're not sure how to play, they'll teach you on-site! So bring a friend to help kickoff the chess season!
Location: Carl Cozier Elementary School in Bellingham. From Interstate 5 take the Lakeway Drive Exit 253 and you're practically there.
Four playing sections: Kindergarten-1st grades, 2nd-3rd grades, 4th-5th grades, 6th-8th grades.
It's a State Qualifier Tournament! Kindergarten-6th grade players with winning scores (3/5) qualify to participate in the 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, being held this year in Spokane on April 25, 2009.
Schedule: Check-in 8:15 - 8:45am. Opening ceremonies at 9:00am. Start times for each round: 9:30, 10:45, noon, 1:15, 2:30. Awards ceremony 4:00pm or ASAP.
Format: Five round Swiss (no elimination). Game/30 (maximum one hour for each game.) Tournament rated by the Northwest Scholastic Rating System. Pairings by computer.
Awards: Trophies to the top 8 in all sections. Every player in K-1 section will get a medal. Medals to all players 2-8 who qualify for State (score 3.0 or more). Ties broken by computer as per WHSCA rules.
Team Awards: Trophies to top three elementary schools (determined by adding the points of the top five scorers from a single K-5 or K-6 school).
Bring: Concessions will be available on site. Bring your own card table and chairs for the non-tournament ("skittles") area, as limited quantities of both will be available. Bring chess boards/sets for the skittles area as well. If in sixth grade or higher, bring a pencil (or pen), and a chess clock if you have one.
TO ENTER: Players must pre-register to play. No on-site entries. Entry fee $12, all entries must be mailed in with entry fee enclosed, and must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, November 12. All players must also check-in the morning of the tourney between 8:15 and 8:45. Late check-ins will receive a half-point bye for Round 1. Make check to Carl Cozier PTA. Mail entries to:
.....Carl Cozier PTA Chess Club
.....1330 Lincoln Street
.....Bellingham, WA 98226
Include e the following: Student's Full Name, Address, School, Grade, Phone, Email, entry fee.
For a FAQ, map/directions to the playing site, the one-page flyer, and info about the on-site chess learning option, visit http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/cozier08.html . For further information, email Heather Bowhay at awsumdawson@msn.com.

3.
FREE OPEN CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS
IN FERNDALE
BEGINS OCT. 4 (SATURDAY)
Enter the dragon! The Little Dragon School of the Arts in Ferndale is sponsoring open chess meetings for kids of all grades at their school. They'll happen every Saturday between 3:30pm and 5:00pm, starting this Saturday, October 4. Bring your creativity and your chess board & pieces. Format includes play, instruction and ladder placement. Location: 5772 2nd Avenue in Ferndale. For further information contact William Friedson, 360-393-3376, william@williamfriedson.com .

4.
OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING
HOST AN ELEMENTARY CHESS TOURNAMENT
The 2008-09 scholastic chess calendar has filled nicely (see below). We still have one big gap, though, between Nov. 15 and Jan. 10. Now the demand for scholastic chess tourneys clearly exceeds the supply. Who would like to organize a scholastic chess tournament this school year? Perhaps a school parent group? It's a community service, and can be a nice fundraiser to boot. Assistance is available. If interested email kaech@verizon.net.

5.
PLAY CHESS AGAINST AN ASTRONAUT!
EARTH VS. SPACE CHESS MATCH
ALL EARTH KIDS INVITED TO HELP PICK THE MOVES
On Monday American astronaut Dr. Greg Chamitoff pulled out his Velcro chessboard and began his historic match against any and all comers from planet Earth. All earthlings are invited to participate by voting on the moves. Earth will be guided by the chess club team from Stevenson Elementary School in Bellevue, Washington, the national K-3rd grade champion team. The young champions, who graciously offered to let Greg move first, will recommend move choices, and after a public vote, the chosen move will be relayed by Mission Control to Greg, more than 200 miles above the rest of us, aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The game is expected to proceed at a pace of roughly one move for each side every two days. The moves so far? 1.d4! Nf6! You can vote or follow the progress of the game at uschess.org.
U.S. Chess: http://www.uschess.org/nasa2008
NASA site: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition17/chess_earthvsspace.html

6.
US CHESS LEAGUE:
SEATTLE DEFEATS NEW YORK
NOW 3RD IN WESTERN DIVISION
The Seattle Sluggers took a leg up in the Western division playoff race, defeating New York 2.5 - 1.5. They now stand at 3.5 - 2.5 and have helped to distance themselves from the pack in the crowded Western division, with the help of high school senior Andy May on Board Four, and Grandmaster Nakamura (21 year old!) on Board One. You can check the full standings and actually watch/replay the Grandmaster games in your web browser at http://www.uschessleague.com/ .

7.
SEHOME-WOOLLEY 2008 GRAND PRIX I
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
AT SEHOME HS, BELLINGHAM
(Results best viewed in a fixed font, i.e. Courier)
(Interpret id numbers at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ratings.html )
DIVISION ONE
pos last name first id number start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 WITECKI, THOMAS LYEK8805 1499 1507/418 W4 W3 2.0
2 SMARTT, KALEB HSCG4368 1121 1150/ 87 BYE W5 2.0
3 SPITZER, TIM SEDMD963 1272 1277/ 95 W5 L1 1.0
4 CUMMINGS, EARL BURLA758 717 716/ 23 L1 BYE 1.0
5 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAIDE130 1194 1150/201 L3 L2 0.0
DIVISION TWO
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 LESH, ROBYN LYMJA140 1079 1125/112 W4 W2 2.0
2 CARPENTER, COLTON SAIE4173 1099 1098/137 W3 L1 1.0
3 NULLE, MATT SHMK6661 1051 1049/190 L2 W4 1.0
4 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAIDH798 1034 989/206 L1 L3 0.0
DIVISION THREE
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 RIANDA, WILL NBLG2326 943 1003/142 W2 W3 2.0
2 WITECKI, IAN ASTG9565 989 985/191 L1 W4 1.0
3 DUNLAP, ADAM IVEI9626 942 945/ 93 W4 L1 1.0
4 ABBOTT, ALEXANDER FERL2280 979 922/139 L3 L2 0.0
DIVISION FOUR
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 HOUGH, JOE SEDMC457 906 954/ 78 W4 W2 2.0
2 TEFFT-MEEKER, DEVON FHVI5594 908 908/103 W3 L1 1.0
3 SUTER, ANDREW SAIF4434 852 851/ 92 L2 W4 1.0
4 RIANDA, BEN VSTI7794 846 796/141 L1 L3 0.0
DIVISION FIVE
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 BERGER, KYLE SHMKJ090 779 817/ 18 W2 D3 1.5
2 RATHVON, MARK SEDLA089 828 819/ 41 L1 W4 1.0
3 HAN, HENRY HPVFD948 825 816/ 42 D4 D1 1.0
4 SMARTT, HENRY HSCD5454 749 729/ 84 D3 L2 0.5
DIVISION SIX
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 HELLER, BENJAMIN BURLC855 733 789/ 46 W4 W2 2.0
2 WINE, TRISTAN RESEE596 736 740/123 W3 L1 1.0
3 KING, TAYLOR ASTEH361 721 715/117 L2 W4 1.0
4 WENDLING, JACK ASTEG787 708 652/ 78 L1 L3 0.0
DIVISION SEVEN
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 LAINE, FORREST SHMK9119 1000 1055/ 2 W3 W5 2.0
2 SLOANE, MATT SHMK9486 1000 1046/ 2 W6 W4 2.0
3 LESH, LAINEY WHCFI034 614 643/ 51 L1 W6 1.0
4 KAECH, STONE SKYF6398 607 641/161 W5 L2 1.0
5 RIANDA, MEGAN NBLH2570 702 658/130 L4 L1 0.0
6 CARBONE, GUS SHMKF708 675 604/ 7 L2 L3 0.0
DIVISION EIGHT
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 SMITH, TIMOTHY SEDKJ314 1000 971/ 2 W3 W2 2.0
2 APPLE, KURT VSTII841 544 559/ 16 W4 L1 1.0
3 HENRY, JOSEPH SEDL9520 525 567/ 7 L1 W4 1.0
4 BRUCE, LAUREN SHMLA352 1100 400/ 2 L2 L3 0.0
DIVISION NINE
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 ROBINSON, KYLE VSTHF232 700 851/ 2 W4 W5 2.0
2 TILLEY, JAREN HPVEF561 400 911/ 2 W7 W6 2.0
3 CREELMAN, GRACE WVEGI623 435 481/ 12 D6 W7 1.5
4 RINDAL, KOREY BURLJ826 423 451/ 39 L1 W8 1.0
5 HELLER, AUSTIN BURJB032 400 447/ 9 W8 L1 1.0
6 WEST, JAKE ECSDH615 526 516/ 32 D3 L2 0.5
7 WEST, ERIC ECSCE300 492 450/ 27 L2 L3 0.0
8 GWALTNEY, KOLTON BURKA437 400 400/ 9 L5 L4 0.0

8.
SEHOME-WOOLLEY 2008 GRAND PRIX I
STANDINGS AFTER I:
Leading with 2.0:
Kyle Robinson
Jaren Tilley
Timothy Smith
Matt Sloane
Laine Forrest
Benjamin Heller
Kyle Berger
Joe Hough
Will Rianda
Robyn Lesh
Kaleb Smartt
Thomas Witecki

9.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2008-2009
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ .
Sep 15 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix I 3rd-12th grades, Sehome HS
Oct 6 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix II 3rd-12th grades, Sedro-Woolley HS
Oct 20 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix III 3rd-12th grades, Sehome HS
Nov 3 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix IV 3rd-12th grades, Sedro-Woolley HS
Nov 15 Carl Cozier Chess Kickoff, K-8, Bellingham
Dec 3 NW High School League begins
2009:
Jan 10 Whatcom County Championships K-12, Lynden
Jan 24 Roosevelt Winter Chess Challenge, K-8, Bellingham
Feb 7 International Chess Jam 2009, K-12, Ferndale
Feb 21 F.E.S.T: Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Feb 28 2009 Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships (and Feb. 27, site tba)
Mar 7 3rd Assumption Open, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 25 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Spokane, WA
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm#Scholastic%20Events
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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Chess Ememo 159 - New Season

2008-09-06T03:47:00.000-07:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #159, August 30, 2008 - - -
Contents:
1. Sept. 15: Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix begins in Bellingham
-Advance entry recommended-
2. Opportunity to host a chess tournament
3. How To: Start a chess club at Your Elementary School
4. US Chess League: Go Seattle!
5. Results: Hot Summer Chess IV
6. Final Standings: HSC Grand Prix 2008
7. NW Scholastic Chess Calendar 2008-2009

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1.
SEHOME-WOOLLEY 2008 GRAND PRIX
BEGINS MONDAY EVENING, SEPT. 15
ADVANCE ENTRY RECOMMENDED
Scholastic chess players from 3rd-12th grades of all abilities are invited to attend the Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix.
Grand Prix Format: The player who accumulates the most points overall in all four Grand Prix tourneys will be declared 2008 Grand Prix Champion. The five players that accumulate the most points in all four Grand Prix tourneys will receive chess trophies.
GP1 Monday Sept 15 at Sehome High School (Bellingham)
GP2 Monday Oct 6 at Sedro-Woolley High School
GP3 Monday Oct 20 at Sehome High School (Bellingham)
GP4 Monday Nov 3 at Sedro-Woolley High School
At each Grand Prix tourney, players are placed in separate 4-player 'Quad' sections of approximately equal playing ability based on the latest NWSRS ratings. If you are unrated, you’ll be placed in a low rated playing section appropriate to your age. Chess notation is required for all players and chess clocks will be used. If you're not familiar with recording chess moves, or using a chess clock, don't worry. Instruction will be available on site.
To Register: If you think you might attend, do email your entry in advance (by 8pm the eve before the tourney) to randywalther@msn.com. Advance entries pay $5 at the door. On-site entries will pay $10. Email Name, School, Grade, and name of tourney you are entering.
Example Entry: Tim Spitzer, Sedro-Woolley HS, Grade 12, GP1
USCF and WHSCA tournament rules are in effect, i.e. if you touch a piece, you must move it. Bring a pen or pencil, since chess notation is a requirement. In time pressure (when either player has less than five minutes remaining on their clock) chess notation becomes optional for both players. Score sheets are provided, but bring a chess clock if you have one! There isn’t any player elimination element in this event, each player plays two games per tourney. You can choose to play in one, two, three or all four of the Grand Prix tourneys. The last round each evening will be completed by 9:35 p.m., but most players will be finished well before 9:00 p.m. All the tournament games will be NWSRS rated.
Schedule:
Registration and check-in: 5:50 - 6:10pm
Registration and check-in closes at 6:10pm so don’t be late!
1st Round to start promptly at 6:30 and the 2nd round will begin by 8:00.
Format: Four player sections, two rounds each. Players seeded by rating; if unrated, then by grade. Open to all 3rd through 12th graders. Time Control: 45 minutes per player with 5 second delay.
For directions to the two playing sites, visit the webpage at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/pre08.html . For further information contact organizer Randy Walther at randywalther@msn.com .

2.
OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING
HOST AN ELEMENTARY CHESS TOURNAMENT
The K-12 Skagit Chessfest, usually in December, is not scheduled to happen this year. So far the only NW WA Saturday tournaments on the calendar so far are all in 2009. Who would like to organize an elementary chess tournament in October, or November, or December of 2008? Perhaps a school parent group? It's a community service, and can be a nice fundraiser to boot. Sure you can! Email kaech@verizon.net for free advice on how to pull it off and have fun at the same time!

3.
HOW TO:
START AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHESS CLUB
So, your child is tired of playing against you, would rather play against friends his own age, but there's no chess club at his or her school? No problem. Start one up! You can do it, it's great for kids, and you don't even have to know how to play chess. In its simplest form, it's as easy as providing a safe place for kids to play. One dad's story is at http://www.chessmaniac.com/2006/02/taking-chess-to-children.php . For another perspective, how about 'How a Parent Who Barely Played Chess Did It', at http://www.okschess.org/starting/index.htm . And here's a little encouragement (with humor) from an Illinois teacher, 'Starting a Scholastic Chess Club', at http://www.rockfordchess.org/clubs/starting.htm .

4.
US CHESS LEAGUE BEGINS
GO SEATTLE SLUGGERS!
Fourteen teams from around the nation have just begun play in the United States Chess League. Seattle's lineup includes 13-year old Michael Lee of Bellevue and 16-year old Andy May of Vancouver WA. You can watch the games at http://www.uschessleague.com/ , and there's coverage at http://main.uschess.org/ also.

5.
HOT SUMMER CHESS IV
AUGUST 14, 2008
BELLINGHAM, WA 2008
DIVISION ONE
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 SPITZER, TIM SEDLD963 1245 1272/ 93 W4 W2 2.0
2 EVERTON, SAM MEIG4075 1136 1141/ 66 W3 L1 1.0
3 LESH, ROBYN LYMIA140 1076 1079/110 L2 W4 1.0
4 NULLE, MATT SHMJ6661 1090 1051/188 L1 L3 0.0
DIVISION TWO
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 SMITH, DUSTIN SEDMA158 1062 1097/ 44 W4 W2 2.0
2 ABBOTT, ALEXANDER FERK2280 971 979/137 W3 L1 1.0
3 RIANDA, WILL NBLF2326 943 943/140 L2 W4 1.0
4 ZEHNDER, RILEY HSCE4476 960 914/150 L1 L3 0.0
DIVISION THREE
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 HOUGH, JOE SEDLC457 860 906/ 76 W4 W3 2.0
2 TEFFT-MEEKER, DEVON FHVH5594 931 908/101 L3 W4 1.0
3 HAN, HENRY HPVED948 808 825/ 40 W2 L1 1.0
4 GRAHAM, SEAN BHOE4082 785 744/ 62 L1 L2 0.0
DIVISION FOUR
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 STEENSMA, BEN LYCI7236 655 768/ 50 W4 W2 W3 3.0
2 MENSING, KRIS FERKD129 731 753/ 86 W8 L1 W6 2.0
3 HARLE, NIKHIL CDRCJ930 708 739/ 44 W5 W6 L1 2.0
4 WINE, TRISTAN RESDE596 757 736/121 L1 W8 D5 1.5
5 MONTGOMERY, JEREMY SKYF5833 614 627/ 18 L3 W7 D4 1.5
6 KING, TAYLOR ASTDH361 773 721/115 W7 L3 L2 1.0
7 HENRY, JOSEPH SEDK9520 686 525/ 5 L6 L5 WF 1.0
8 HAN, AMY FHVHK070 648 598/ 35 L2 L4 LF 0.0
DIVISION FIVE
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 HAN, LAWRENCE CEEF3305 587 668/ 37 W7 W5 W3 3.0
2 BARNETT, ODIN WHWH9546 611 623/ 6 L5 W6 W7 2.0
3 LESH, LAINEY WHCEI034 610 614/ 49 BYE W4 L1 2.0
4 HAN, EDWARD CEEEG416 535 572/ 38 W6 L3 W5 2.0
5 RICCI, EVAN LYMH7739 586 569/ 42 W2 L1 L4 1.0
6 HAMILTON, CAROLINE HSCHH216 565 506/ 40 L4 L2 BYE 1.0
7 DANENHOWER, ASA SAIBA314 554 472/ 7 L1 BYE L2 1.0
DIVISION SIX
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 RICCI, ANTHONY ISOGK278 400 550/ 8 W5 D2 W3 2.5
2 COOPER, ALLEN HPVF9511 500 714/ 3 W6 D1 W5 2.5
3 MEI-MEI, FINDLEY HSCBA234 400 580/ 3 W4 W6 L1 2.0
4 WINE, TAHLIA RESAA750 400 400/ 32 L3 L5 W6 1.0
5 BARNETT, BODHI WHWDJ682 400 403/ 3 L1 W4 L2 1.0
6 COLLINS, GRANT WKEAB196 400 400/ 6 L2 L3 L4 0.0

6.
HOT SUMMER CHESS GRAND PRIX 2008
FINAL STANDINGS:
1st: Kris Mensing, Ferndale
2nd: Nikhil Harle, Bellingham
3rd: Tim Spitzer, Sedro-Woolley
4th: Sam Everton, Anacortes
5th: Devon Tefft-Meeker, Bellingham
Congratulations Kris, Nikhil, Tim, Sam and Devon!

7.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2008-2009
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/ .
Sep 15 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix I 3rd-12th grades, Sehome HS
Oct 6 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix II 3rd-12th grades, Sedro-Woolley HS
Oct 20 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix III 3rd-12th grades, Sehome HS
Nov 3 Sehome-Woolley 2008 Grand Prix IV 3rd-12th grades, Sedro-Woolley HS
Dec X NW High School League begins (dates tba)
Oct-Dec: Who would like to sponsor a Saturday tourney? The calendar is open!
2009:
Jan X Whatcom County Championships K-12, Lynden (date tba)
Feb X Chess Jam 2008, K-12, Ferndale (date tba)
Feb X 2009 Wa. State High School Chess Team Championships, Seattle (date tba)
Mar X F.E.S.T: Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale (date tba)
Mar X Assumption School Tourney, K-8, Bellingham (date tba)
Apr 25 2009 Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, Spokane, WA
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm#Scholastic%20Events
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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Contents:
1. 2008 Lynden Christian Chess Camp, June 30-July 2 ENTER NOW
2. June 24: 1st (of 4) Hot Summer Chess
3. Locals compete at Elementary State
4. Results: Chess F.E.S.T. (120 players)
5. Results: Assumption Tourney (96 players)
6. Chess Calendar

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1.
This just in!
Dowload the forms at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/2008chesscamp.doc .
Fourteen spots currently remain, so don't dilly-dally, Sally.
2008 LYNDEN CHRISTIAN CHESS CAMP
JUNE 30 - JULY 2, 2008 (Monday-Wednesday)
LYNDEN CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
503 Nooksack Avenue Lynden, WA 98264
Open to: 2nd – 11th Grade serious tournament chess players rated between 750 and 1350.
All players must be proficient at recording their chess games.
Chess Instructors: Randy A. Walther & Peter F. June.
Educational Program: Openings, endgame study, tactics and chess puzzles for intermediate to advanced-intermediate players.
The chess camp will include a six round NWSRS rated chess tournament for all the players.
Tournament Prizes: A very generous amount of U.S. Mint Commemorative Silver Dollars and Half Dollars will be awarded.
Equipment: Chess equipment is provided, but bring your digital delay chess clocks if you have them.
Recreational activities include outdoor basketball and a supervised open playground. Dress for indoor and outdoor activities (play shoes, T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts or jeans).
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch. No food will be provided! It will be a good idea for campers to bring water bottles.
Registration fee: $80.00 per camper (Postmarked by June 26th).
Please pay by check or money order. Credit cards will not be accepted.
Late registration fee: $100.00 per camper (Postmarked after June 26th and received by June 30th).
Cancellation fee: $10.00 per camper.
Daily Schedule:
9:00 am - 9:10 am Parents drop off campers
9:15 am - 10:30 am 1st Classroom Lesson
10:30 am - 10:55 am Break for all campers
11:00 am - 12:00 pm 2nd Classroom Lesson
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Lunch Break
12:45pm - 3:35 pm NWSRS Rated Tournament Games for all students
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm Parents pick-up their chess campers
Daily Tournament schedule:
Rounds at 12:45 pm & 2:15 pm (Time Control: Game/40 minutes w/5 second delay)
Register early! The plan is to limit the camp to 24 students.
DOWNLOAD the camp registration form, permission/health form, liability waiver and camp conduct forms at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/2008chesscamp.doc .
Questions? Contact Randy Walther at (360) 757-3285 or randywalther@msn.com.

2.
HOT SUMMER CHESS GRAND PRIX 2008
FOUR TOURNEYS--ENTER ONE, OR ENTER ALL
BEGINS TUESDAY, JUNE 24
BELLINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Where: Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave, Bellingham.
What time: Registration is from 6:00 - 6:10pm each evening.
What: 1.Chess learning, and 2.Chess playing.
Two Sections:
Total Beginner Section: - For those who don't know how to play chess (and beginners), we'll teach you how to play. Then we'll play casual practice games.
Tourney Section (for most of you): For those who know how to play, want to compete in a tournament, and are able to write down their moves (or willing to learn on the spot), we have the traditional four rated Grand Prix tournaments. (Freshly graduated HS seniors welcome.)
The Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix 2008 series of tournaments will be held Tuesday June 24, and Thursdays July 10, July 31 and August 14 at the Bellingham Public Library, downstairs in the meeting room. These events are free and open to K-12th grade players of all abilities, beginner to experienced, so bring a friend!
Cost? The Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix events are offered free. We will have a donation jar present at check-in to help cover the expenses of NWSRS rating fees, trophies, scoresheets and other supplies. Suggested donation is $2 per player per tourney.
Grand Prix Tourney Section: Players are placed in different playing groups of approximately equal playing ability based on grade and the latest NWSRS ratings. Players rated 900 or higher will play in 4-player "Quad" sections, two games, each player getting 45 minutes on the chess clock. The remainder (most) will play in 8-player (usually) "Octagonal" sections. These feature three games, no elimination, with 30 minutes per player on the clock.
Win the Grand Prix!
In addition to small prizes for tourney section winners each evening, the five players who accumulate the most points overall in all four Hot Summer Chess tourneys will be declared Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix Champions, and will receive trophies! The Grand Prix formula rewards players who are improving, so you could win if you put your mind to it! The current, updated NWSRS ratings will be used in each Hot Summer Chess tourney.
Schedule for each HSC Grand Prix:
6:00 pm - Registration opens, help with setup please, thank you!
Registration closes at 6:10 pm sharp
Beginners Class - 6:15 in small conference room
GP Round 1 - 6:40 pm or asap
GP Round 2 - 7:40 pm or asap (Round 2 at 8:00 for Quad sections)
GP Round 3 - 8:40 pm or asap
Help with room takedown afterwards, thank you!
High Score Engame Contest:
Last year only seven players over the entire summer received a free chess T-shirt by winning the three piece forced win endgame position. Can you win from the simple position on the website? Give it a shot!
Don't be late:
In order to get the tournament going promptly, and concluded on time, registration will close at 6:10 sharp. Or, if there's a registration line, as soon as the line ends after 6:10. So please don't be late, as the sectional format is not conducive to late entries, and we'd have to turn you away. Thanks!
Sponsored by the Bellingham Public Library (thanks!).
Details and results will be at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/grandprix08.html .

3.
LOCALS COMPETE AT ELEMENTARY STATE
A total of 1,414 elementary school students competed in the Washington State Elementary School Chess Championships on Saturday, April 26, 2008 in Redmond, Washington on the Overlake Christian Church campus. A new record for largest tourney in the State of Washington, I believe! A number of locals competed, and I won't list them all because I'll probably miss some. You can inspect the full crosstable and results at http://www.whsca.org/2008StateElem.html. Congratulations to the following Champions, all from Bellingham, who all scored 4 wins (out of 5 games) at State:
Kenneth Brown of Lowell Elementary, 5th grade division, tied for 9th
Riley Zehnder, home school, 4th grade division, tied for 11th
Dawson Bowhay of Carl Cozier Elementary, 3rd grade division, tied for 12th
William Howard-Snyder of St. Pauls, 2nd grade division, tied for 8th
Jason Lowry of Assumption School, 2nd grade division, tied for 8th

4.
CHESS F.E.S.T.
SKYLINE ELEMENTARY, FERNDALE
MARCH 8, 2008
4TH - 6TH GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 BEHAR, JOSHUA TPSCG770 1328 1354/ 88 W32 W16 W7 W3 W4 5.0
2 BROWN, KENNETH LLLF4291 1172 1185/122 W49 W23 D11 W27 W5 4.5
3 ZEHNDER, RILEY HSCE4476 985 1015/126 W29 W22 W13 L1 W24 4.0
4 EVERTON, SAM MEIG4075 990 1017/ 42 W35 W19 W20 W12 L1 4.0
5 PITCHER, RYAN LYCG8308 860 993/122 W37 W15 W27 W6 L2 4.0
6 DEVANGE, ISAAC LARE6005 1014 1024/ 94 W41 W14 W9 L5 W13 4.0
7 WITECKI, IAN ASTF9565 876 934/174 W33 W17 L1 W19 W15 4.0
8 RIANDA, WILL NBLF2326 935 946/118 W39 W28 L12 W11 W17 4.0
9 CARPENTER, CONNOR SAIG6627 846 878/117 W50 W34 L6 W28 W14 4.0
10 ROGERS, JUSTIN RESFH243 785 807/ 75 L12 W54 W49 W22 W18 4.0
11 SULLIVAN, LAKE MTNF7689 904 924/107 W48 W30 D2 L8 W12 3.5
12 POLLOCK, VICTORIA SKYGH577 493 739/ 14 W10 W26 W8 L4 L11 3.0
13 PARKS, ISAAC NBLE4924 722 808/ 25 W31 W21 L3 W29 L6 3.0
14 WINTERS, ISAAC NBLF1487 690 758/ 65 W18 L6 W33 W20 L9 3.0
15 SELIG, LUKAS LARFG814 660 776/ 46 W53 L5 W21 W16 L7 3.0
16 BOURLIER, NICHOLAS HPVEH060 784 801/ 10 W42 L1 W40 L15 W35 3.0
17 MORRISSET, ROBERT HPVE3669 671 703/ 39 W45 L7 W51 W25 L8 3.0
18 EVANS, ADAM EAGEB851 400 614/ 8 L14 W41 W34 W30 L10 3.0
19 MABERRY, DAVID LYCGI939 696 716/ 39 W51 L4 W37 L7 W36 3.0
20 MISZCZAK, LIAM SAIE8682 805 794/ 91 W46 W36 L4 L14 W32 3.0
21 SAYEGH, JAMIE WHMG9562 1089 1023/ 82 W38 L13 L15 W31 W34 3.0
22 LIKKEL, DRAKE LYCG7027 683 703/ 41 W56 L3 W36 L10 W40 3.0
23 KAMBHIRANOND, PJ PINYA TPSF2325 780 768/ 29 W52 L2 L29 W37 W33 3.0
24 HAN, HENRY HPVED948 779 790/ 35 W43 L27 W48 W32 L3 3.0
25 STOCKTON, SHANE LYCGI631 779 742/ 18 L36 W46 W35 L17 W39 3.0
26 AHO, BILLY BACEE101 810 770/ 33 W55 L12 L32 W48 W38 3.0
27 CHMELIK, BRIAN KULG2902 1014 990/119 W40 W24 L5 L2 HPB 2.5
28 KAECH, STONE SKYE6398 687 683/151 W44 L8 W50 L9 D29 2.5
29 HORNSTRA, BRADY LYCEA279 609 649/ 30 L3 W56 W23 L13 D28 2.5
30 KAHLE, JIMMY CUEE2025 664 635/ 63 W47 L11 D31 L18 W45 2.5
31 LESH, LAINEY WHCEI034 414 537/ 36 L13 W38 D30 L21 W47 2.5
32 MORRIS, JULIA LYCFE440 655 670/ 58 L1 W42 W26 L24 L20 2.0
33 SCHRIPSEMA, MICHAEL LYCF5887 553 564/ 25 L7 W45 L14 W41 L23 2.0
34 RIANDA, MEGAN NBLG2570 664 637/123 W57 L9 L18 W52 L21 2.0
35 EARLE, LOGAN LARFB304 619 611/ 35 L4 W43 L25 W51 L16 2.0
36 KRAUSE, COLE TPSEH446 469 511/ 22 W25 L20 L22 W55 L19 2.0
37 VAN DE POEL, ALEXANDER ASTF9605 534 541/ 93 L5 W53 L19 L23 W51 2.0
38 WITZEL, BEN NBLE8369 652 616/ 65 L21 L31 W54 W44 L26 2.0
39 WELLS, JASON NORFF527 602 582/ 30 L8 L51 W43 W49 L25 2.0
40 MONTGOMERY, JEREMY SKYF5833 629 614/ 15 L27 W52 L16 W50 L22 2.0
41 POLLOCK, CABEL SKYEE566 612 577/ 20 L6 L18 W56 L33 W52 2.0
42 SANCHEZ, RONALDO SKYFF387 479 488/ 26 L16 L32 D45 D46 W49 2.0
43 PYLES, GRACE SAIG8127 456 468/ 54 L24 L35 L39 W53 W50 2.0
44 CREELMAN, GRACE WVEFI623 400 435/ 10 L28 L50 W46 L38 W48 2.0
45 WILSON, CALVIN NBLE7934 400 400/ 8 L17 L33 D42 W54 L30 1.5
46 RODRIGUEZ, ISAIAH MTNE3094 516 478/ 14 L20 L25 L44 D42 W55 1.5
47 SIM, ALEX SKYE3317 400 400/ 10 L30 L48 D55 W56 L31 1.5
48 DELARA, LIAM EAGE3580 566 514/ 44 L11 W47 L24 L26 L44 1.0
49 PYLES, CHRISTOPHER SAIE8739 652 574/ 97 L2 W55 L10 L39 L42 1.0
50 DRURY, ABBEY NBLE4320 528 474/ 30 L9 W44 L28 L40 L43 1.0
51 COE, MATTHEW NBLEF892 454 433/ 23 L19 W39 L17 L35 L37 1.0
52 SINGLETON, SHION LYCF6426 457 420/ 15 L23 L40 W53 L34 L41 1.0
53 BURTON, ANDREW NBLEF264 400 400/ 5 L15 L37 L52 L43 W56 1.0
54 OSGOOD, JONATHAN SKYEI607 400 400/ 19 HPB L10 L38 L45 HPB 1.0
55 CREELMAN, MIRIAM WVEG9624 527 400/ 10 L26 L49 D47 L36 L46 0.5
56 SCHOENECKER, SAVANNA ASTEG180 400 400/ 10 L22 L29 L41 L47 L53 0.0
57 IHRIG, BEN BEEF5648 500 400/ 1 L34 U U U U 0.0
K - 3RD GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAICE130 1046 1110/170 W32 W7 W8 W9 W3 5.0
2 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAICH798 975 1052/175 W27 W45 W10 W4 W11 5.0
3 LOWRY, JASON ASTCG811 970 997/ 61 W17 W23 W20 W14 L1 4.0
4 BOWHAY, DAWSON CARD8381 1073 1065/138 W46 W24 W15 L2 W22 4.0
5 VELDHUISEN, TY COLCH107 944 934/ 57 W29 L16 W30 W18 W15 4.0
6 STEELE, ZACHARY CARDH880 778 810/ 49 W31 W40 L14 W23 W21 4.0
7 MIGITA, TAIGA LARDD110 640 727/ 30 W52 L1 W29 W43 W28 4.0
8 LENDERMAN, TAYLOR NORD3718 729 824/ 58 W61 W41 L1 W40 W14 4.0
9 MALQUIST, BENJAMIN LARDJ768 802 821/ 77 W54 W18 W16 L1 D10 3.5
10 HERRON, TREY HPVCE372 665 730/ 82 W44 W35 L2 W17 D9 3.5
11 WINE, TRISTAN RESDE596 701 735/103 D12 W19 W39 W28 L2 3.5
12 JOHNSON, ELLIOTT LARDD700 400 547/ 10 D11 L28 W37 W50 W36 3.5
13 JOHNSON, MAX LARB9799 752 719/ 10 D19 W43 L28 W49 W30 3.5
14 CARPENTER, COLTON SAID4173 1090 1039/125 W51 W26 W6 L3 L8 3.0
15 DRURY, GABE NBLD1769 748 768/ 73 W37 W21 L4 W16 L5 3.0
16 GOO, AUDREY ASTD6863 600 667/ 82 W38 W5 L9 L15 W41 3.0
17 JAMES, MATTHEW NBLDE097 442 581/ 20 L3 W52 W24 L10 W34 3.0
18 LOISEL, CHASE ASTDF394 624 645/ 59 W58 L9 W31 L5 W46 3.0
19 COBALLES, MATTHEW NBLDD713 415 533/ 10 D13 L11 W33 D42 W45 3.0
20 SAWYER, JOE LARD3528 679 676/ 80 W33 W48 L3 L21 W40 3.0
21 ANDRADE, JOSE TPSBA413 508 593/ 15 W53 L15 W59 W20 L6 3.0
22 KING, TAYLOR ASTDH361 738 723/ 91 W55 L39 W46 W25 L4 3.0
23 WINTERS, SAMUEL NBLCG368 546 593/ 42 W62 L3 W41 L6 W42 3.0
24 BURKE, ALEXANDER LARDD348 637 644/ 40 W57 L4 L17 W44 W39 3.0
25 KAECH, RICHY SKYBC022 607 594/ 76 L41 W42 W44 L22 W43 3.0
26 REAVLEY, WILSON HPVD9808 649 644/ 54 W63 L14 L27 W55 W35 3.0
27 HARLE, NIKHIL CDRCJ930 447 525/ 19 L2 W62 W26 HPB HPB 3.0
28 WENDLING, JACK ASTDG787 659 650/ 57 D34 W12 W13 L11 L7 2.5
29 COBALLES, JOSHUA NBLCB082 430 502/ 10 L5 W38 L7 D53 W49 2.5
30 SAMUELSON, JEREMY RESC9677 400 602/ 5 D39 W54 L5 W51 L13 2.5
31 VIEGAS, KATYA NORDJ566 423 463/ 24 L6 W57 L18 D38 W53 2.5
32 STEWARDSON, LIAM EAGBB112 448 494/ 8 L1 D33 L42 W63 W48 2.5
33 WHITNEY, BRIAN HPVDA375 400 509/ 5 L20 D32 L19 W54 W51 2.5
34 BAUTISTA-HEPKER, ORION LARCG253 400 469/ 9 D28 D36 W60 D39 L17 2.5
35 FRYE, JENNIFER LARDJ501 496 500/ 20 W50 L10 D48 W56 L26 2.5
36 SAYLER, BEN NORCD371 533 501/ 18 D42 D34 D56 W48 L12 2.5
37 SCHOENECKER, JAMES ASTDF322 410 441/ 15 L15 D49 L12 W62 W50 2.5
38 SCHUBECK, CONNER LARCJ647 400 482/ 5 L16 L29 W61 D31 W56 2.5
39 CHORVAT, CHRIS NBLCC437 543 550/ 14 D30 W22 L11 D34 L24 2.0
40 DEBOO, LOGAN ASTDB063 533 532/ 15 W49 L6 W53 L8 L20 2.0
41 WINE, TAHLIA RESAA750 400 449/ 14 W25 L8 L23 W60 L16 2.0
42 SCHEIRMAN, KAIA OBKCB137 400 458/ 5 D36 L25 W32 D19 L23 2.0
43 DEBOO, OWEN ASTB2870 400 416/ 8 BYE L13 W45 L7 L25 2.0
44 HEGARTY, PATRICK EAGDE751 400 425/ 15 L10 W47 L25 L24 W60 2.0
45 SALVATIERRA, CHRISTIAN NORBA411 607 534/ 10 W56 L2 L43 W59 L19 2.0
46 THOMPSON, CHRIS LARDH086 458 479/ 30 L4 W63 L22 W57 L18 2.0
47 PARKS, JOB NBLC2825 565 434/ 9 L48 L44 L49 W52 W59 2.0
48 BOURLIER, BENJAMIN HPVBF730 400 400/ 5 W47 L20 D35 L36 L32 1.5
49 MOELLER, MATTHEW ECSDG007 400 400/ 5 L40 D37 W47 L13 L29 1.5
50 RODRIGUEZ, CARMELITA MTNCJ043 400 400/ 5 L35 W55 D51 L12 L37 1.5
51 HEGARTY, DEIRDRE EAGBF717 465 438/ 15 L14 W58 D50 L30 L33 1.5
52 SULAK, ZACHARY EAGD6362 400 400/ 10 L7 L17 D54 L47 W61 1.5
53 VINCENT, KARYLLINE CARCA696 400 400/ 5 L21 W61 L40 D29 L31 1.5
54 BOULOS, BASSAM SAIDB650 427 408/ 23 L9 L30 D52 L33 W62 1.5
55 ANDRADE, ANGELICA TPSDJ626 405 400/ 15 L22 L50 W58 L26 D57 1.5
56 SLAUGHTER, NICKOLAS SKYBG121 400 400/ 17 L45 BYE D36 L35 L38 1.5
57 WILSON, NICHOLAS NBLB7658 400 400/ 7 L24 L31 BYE L46 D55 1.5
58 CANTRELL, NYAL LARCJ600 400 400/ 9 L18 L51 L55 D61 W63 1.5
59 CHRYSLER, HAILEY ASTC2799 400 400/ 3 HPB HPB L21 L45 L47 1.0
60 STEELE, RILEY CARBD330 466 400/ 23 HPB HPB L34 L41 L44 1.0
61 LEONARD JR., ANDREW NBLCE178 404 400/ 29 L8 L53 L38 D58 L52 0.5
62 EVANS, ALEXA EAGB7487 400 400/ 5 L23 L27 D63 L37 L54 0.5
63 DEPALMA, FRANCIS ASTBF984 400 400/ 9 L26 L46 D62 L32 L58 0.5

5.
ASSUMPTION SCHOOL SPRING TOURNAMENT 2008
BELLINGHAM, WA
MARCH 15, 2008
6TH - 8TH GRADE SECTION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 JENNINGS, AUSTIN HSCI4849 1146 1226/ 58 W8 W14 W4 W2 W5 5.0
2 STEWARDSON, PAUL LYMH4704 1165 1176/ 95 W13 W9 W3 L1 W4 4.0
3 RIANDA, BEN VSTH7794 761 885/128 W16 W5 L2 W13 D12 3.5
4 LESH, ROBYN LYMIA140 1006 1004/104 W15 W7 L1 W8 L2 3.0
5 PITCHER, RYAN LYCG8308 993 994/127 W17 L3 W10 W9 L1 3.0
6 DUNFORD, NATHAN HSCH8195 574 652/ 14 L9 BYE L8 W14 W13 3.0
7 BLOK, CONNOR LYCGD323 542 614/ 39 BYE L4 L11 W17 W15 3.0
8 STOCKTON, SHANE LYCGI631 742 789/ 23 L1 W11 W6 L4 D9 2.5
9 BLOK, DYLAN LYCGG840 893 882/ 56 W6 L2 W15 L5 D8 2.5
10 SAYEGH, JAMIE WHMG9562 1023 962/ 87 D11 W12 L5 L15 W16 2.5
11 EVANS, ETHAN HSCG3309 722 732/ 15 D10 L8 W7 L12 W17 2.5
12 TEFFT-MEEKER, DEVON FHVH5594 924 880/ 93 L14 L10 W16 W11 D3 2.5
13 CHAMBERS, SEAN ASTGH930 758 737/ 61 L2 W16 W14 L3 L6 2.0
14 STEENSMA, BEN LYCI7236 666 655/ 47 W12 L1 L13 L6 BYE 2.0
15 MABERRY, DAVID LYCGI939 716 714/ 44 L4 W17 L9 W10 L7 2.0
16 ANKER, ANTHONY LYCG9163 627 578/ 59 L3 L13 L12 BYE L10 1.0
17 WILKINSON, MARSHALL EDIH8979 586 518/ 19 L5 L15 BYE L7 L11 1.0
4TH - 5TH GRADE SECTION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 ZEHNDER, RILEY HSCE4476 1015 1142/131 W12 W18 W4 W2 W5 5.0
2 ENGLE, LANGSTON LARF2668 1026 1060/ 96 W14 W3 W7 L1 W9 4.0
3 WITECKI, IAN ASTF9565 934 1043/179 W17 L2 W6 W4 W8 4.0
4 BROWN, KENNETH LLLF4291 1185 1152/127 W11 W5 L1 L3 W6 3.0
5 RIANDA, WILL NBLF2326 946 941/123 W9 L4 W12 W10 L1 3.0
6 SMARTT, KALEB HSCF4368 917 948/ 75 W19 W8 L3 W7 L4 3.0
7 KNAPP, ROBERT J LYCF8465 995 965/ 89 W15 W10 L2 L6 W13 3.0
8 DEVANGE, ISAAC LARE6005 1024 988/ 99 W16 L6 W14 W13 L3 3.0
9 VALDEZ, PAUL HSCFF938 453 631/ 10 L5 W11 W15 W18 L2 3.0
10 VALDEZ, PHILIP HSCE8125 400 607/ 10 W13 L7 W18 L5 W12 3.0
11 BENNETT, BLAIR ASTF8625 607 610/ 71 L4 L9 W17 D16 W18 2.5
12 VAN DE POEL, ALEXANDER ASTF9605 541 560/ 98 L1 W17 L5 W14 L10 2.0
13 NGUYEN, RANDY ASTF4775 734 704/ 48 L10 W15 W16 L8 L7 2.0
14 BORSEMA, JACK LYCFG216 565 558/ 14 L2 W19 L8 L12 W20 2.0
15 LESH, LAINEY WHCEI034 537 542/ 41 L7 L13 L9 W19 W16 2.0
16 SCHRIPSEMA, MICHAEL LYCF5887 564 531/ 30 L8 W20 L13 D11 L15 1.5
17 SINGLETON, SHION LYCF6426 420 410/ 20 L3 L12 L11 D20 W19 1.5
18 HORNSTRA, BRADY LYCEA279 649 571/ 35 W20 L1 L10 L9 L11 1.0
19 GOODIN, KATHERINE ASTFH716 444 400/ 30 L6 L14 W20 L15 L17 1.0
20 MEADE, MATTHEW COLEA689 400 400/ 5 L18 L16 L19 D17 L14 0.5
2ND - 3RD GRADE SECTION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 CARPENTER, COLTON SAID4173 1039 1155/130 W26 W10 W6 W5 W2 5.0
2 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAICE130 1110 1127/175 W15 W9 W3 W4 L1 4.0
3 LOWRY, JASON ASTCG811 997 1023/ 66 W18 W11 L2 W8 W12 4.0
4 VELDHUISEN, TY COLCH107 934 976/ 62 W29 W16 W7 L2 W14 4.0
5 BOWHAY, DAWSON CARD8381 1065 1070/143 W24 W25 W13 L1 W10 4.0
6 STEELE, ZACHARY CARDH880 810 865/ 54 W28 W14 L1 W23 W11 4.0
7 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAICH798 1052 1046/180 W31 W30 L4 W20 W9 4.0
8 LIU, MARK BCXCX739 400 921/ 5 W23 D20 W27 L3 W21 3.5
9 WINE, TRISTAN RESDE596 735 784/108 W17 L2 W15 W19 L7 3.0
10 KING, TAYLOR ASTDH361 723 758/ 96 W38 L1 W18 W24 L5 3.0
11 SAWYER, JOE LARD3528 676 721/ 85 W35 L3 W26 W13 L6 3.0
12 HARLE, NIKHIL CDRCJ930 525 701/ 24 W21 W27 L20 W30 L3 3.0
13 LENDERMAN, TAYLOR NORD3718 824 820/ 63 W36 W19 L5 L11 W20 3.0
14 DEBOO, LOGAN ASTDB063 532 640/ 19 BYE L6 W16 W25 L4 3.0
15 LOISEL, CHASE ASTDF394 645 675/ 64 L2 W17 L9 W33 W31 3.0
16 MCQUAIDE, BAKER CDRD4882 671 683/ 36 W32 L4 L14 W28 W24 3.0
17 MICHELIN, JUSTIN LARDD097 417 567/ 19 L9 L15 W35 W26 W23 3.0
18 WEST, JAKE ECSCH615 549 620/ 22 L3 W35 L10 W37 W25 3.0
19 WENDLING, JACK ASTDG787 650 656/ 62 W37 L13 W36 L9 W29 3.0
20 SMARTT, HENRY HSCC5454 767 782/ 71 W22 D8 W12 L7 L13 2.5
21 MALQUIST, BENJAMIN LARDJ768 821 775/ 82 L12 D22 W32 W27 L8 2.5
22 SCHOENECKER, JAMES ASTDF322 441 492/ 20 L20 D21 L28 W36 W34 2.5
23 GOO, AUDREY ASTD6863 667 641/ 87 L8 W34 W29 L6 L17 2.0
24 REAVLEY, WILSON HPVD9808 644 635/ 59 L5 W33 W30 L10 L16 2.0
25 HERRON, TREY HPVCE372 730 678/ 87 W33 L5 W31 L14 L18 2.0
26 GOODIN, ZACHARY ASTDJ531 560 547/ 30 L1 W38 L11 L17 W37 2.0
27 FINKBONNER, JAKE ASTCA442 800 665/ 8 W34 L12 L8 L21 W38 2.0
28 WHITNEY, BRIAN HPVDA375 509 500/ 10 L6 L32 W22 L16 W36 2.0
29 JOHNSON, ELLIOTT LARDD700 547 537/ 15 L4 W37 L23 W32 L19 2.0
30 MIGITA, TAIGA LARDD110 727 676/ 35 W39 L7 L24 L12 W35 2.0
31 SAMUELSON, JEREMY RESC9677 602 533/ 10 L7 W39 L25 D34 L15 1.5
32 BAGLEY, BEN ASTCJ033 400 415/ 5 L16 W28 L21 L29 D33 1.5
33 BOULOS, BASSAM SAIDB650 408 405/ 28 L25 L24 W38 L15 D32 1.5
34 BAUTISTA-HEPKER, ORION LARCG253 469 440/ 14 L27 L23 W39 D31 L22 1.5
35 SLUYS, JULIA ASTD2466 400 400/ 9 L11 L18 L17 BYE L30 1.0
36 KAATZ, MADILYN NORCE725 400 400/ 9 L13 BYE L19 L22 L28 1.0
37 CLAUSEN, KEVIN HPVCF292 400 400/ 9 L19 L29 BYE L18 L26 1.0
38 CANTRELL, NYAL LARCJ600 400 400/ 14 L10 L26 L33 W39 L27 1.0
39 CHRYSLER, HAILEY ASTC2799 400 400/ 7 L30 L31 L34 L38 BYE 1.0
K-1ST GRADE SECTION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 SIVAGURUNATHAN, SHUVETHHSCBJ643 982 1038/ 15 W7 W2 W4 W3 W5 5.0
2 SALVATIERRA, CHRISTIAN NORBA411 534 747/ 15 W8 L1 W11 W4 W6 4.0
3 JOHNSON, MAX LARB9799 719 774/ 15 W6 W12 W5 L1 W9 4.0
4 WONG, DYLAN ASTA9914 727 727/ 15 W16 W13 L1 L2 W11 3.0
5 KAECH, RICHY SKYBC022 594 626/ 81 W19 W17 L3 W10 L1 3.0
6 DEBOO, OWEN ASTB2870 416 499/ 13 L3 W15 W13 W17 L2 3.0
7 RYBKA, BARRETT ASTBD955 443 528/ 30 L1 L8 W14 W18 W13 3.0
8 SWETS, NATHAN HPVB9633 400 591/ 5 L2 W7 L12 W14 W17 3.0
9 BOURLIER, BENJAMIN HPVBF730 400 503/ 10 L11 W20 W18 W12 L3 3.0
10 DANENHOWER, ASA SAIBA314 400 554/ 5 L13 W16 W17 L5 W12 3.0
11 ENGLE, ANDREW LARBG591 633 622/ 38 W9 W14 L2 HPB L4 2.5
12 WEST, ERIC ECSBE300 497 490/ 17 W15 L3 W8 L9 L10 2.0
13 JAKOBITZ, URIAH LYLB7729 500 487/ 15 W10 L4 L6 W15 L7 2.0
14 MEADE, ELLA COLBJ599 400 416/ 5 W18 L11 L7 L8 W19 2.0
15 HURTIG, MAX SAIBB138 400 400/ 5 L12 L6 W16 L13 W18 2.0
16 VERRET, NOLAN CARAJ627 400 400/ 9 L4 L10 L15 W19 BYE 2.0
17 MALQUIST, JOHN LARAF952 461 400/ 15 W20 L5 L10 L6 L8 1.0
18 WINE, TAHLIA RESAA750 449 400/ 19 L14 W19 L9 L7 L15 1.0
19 DEPALMA, FRANCIS ASTBF984 400 400/ 13 L5 L18 WF L16 L14 1.0
20 STOANE, CADEN SAIAF631 400 400/ 2 L17 L9 LF U U 0.0

6.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/
Jun 24 Hot Summer Chess I http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/grandprix08.html
Jun 30-Jul 2 Lynden Christian Chess Camp http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/2008chesscamp.doc
Jul 10 Hot Summer Chess II
Jul 31 Hot Summer Chess III
Aug 14 Hot Summer Chess IV
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm#Scholastic%20Events
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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Chess Memo 154

2008-03-02T23:13:00.000-08:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #154, March 2, 2008 - - -
Contents:
1. March 8: Chess F.E.S.T, K-6 grades, Ferndale ENTER NOW
2. March 15: Assumption Tourney, K-8, Bellingham ENTER NOW
3. Chess in the Bellingham Herald, Skagit Valley Herald +
4. Ecuador Chess Champion available for classes, lessons
5. Online Chess Server for Kids
6. Fantasia Coffeehouse, Bellingham
7. Bobby Fischer, R.I.P.
8. State H.S. Championships in Burlington
9. Results: Chess Jam K-12, Ferndale
10.Chess Calendar

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1.
FERNDALE ELEMENTARY SPRING TOURNAMENT AND PLAYDAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008 AT SKYLINE ELEM., FERNDALE
JUMP TENT, CLIMBING WALL, BIG PLAYGROUND, and... CHESS!
A chess playday and tournament for chessplayers of all abilities, Kindergarten to 6th grade, beginners to experienced players.
Don't know how to play chess? Learn, and come join us! Have a friend teach you!. Or, on the Internet:
How to play, on one page -- http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/chessrules.html OR
Cool chess school -- http://www.chesskids.com/kidzone/index.shtml
Besides chess games, the F.E.S.T. fun includes **Climbing wall **Inflatable jump tent **Huge chess set **Covered area (bring a basketball!) **Saturday morning cartoons (TV) **Skyline long slides & refurbished playground **Gym as relaxation and awards area **On-site concessions
Three playing sections: Kindergarten, 1st-3rd grades, 4th-6th grades.
Schedule: Check-in 8:45 - 9:15am at the Skyline gym. Opening ceremonies at 9:20am. Approximate start times for each round: 10:00, 11:20, (lunch break), 12:50, 2:05, 3:20. Awards ceremony 4:40pm or ASAP. Note: If a player can't play the morning rounds, they can receive a half-point "bye" (tie game score) for the rounds missed. Must be requested in advance.
State Qualifier Tournament!
Kindergarten-6th grade players with winning scores (3/5) qualify to participate in the Washington State Elementary Chess Championships, being held April 26th 2008 in Redmond, Washington.
TO ENTER: Advance entry required. Entry fee $10. Entries must be mailed in with entry fee enclosed, and must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, March 5*. All players must check-in the morning of the tourney between 8:45 and 9:15. Make check to Skyline PTO. Mail entries to:
.....Skyline Elem. PTO - Chess
.....PO Box 905
.....Ferndale WA 98248
Include the following: Student's Full Name, Address, School, Grade, Phone, Email, T-shirt info if desired.
T-SHIRT OPTION: If you would like a Chess F.E.S.T. T-shirt, include an extra $12 with your entry, and mail your entry early, as *T-shirt information must be received by Tuesday, March 4. Indicate size (youth size) desired: S, M, L, or XL.
Further information: Visit the F.E.S.T. website and FAQ at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/chessfest08.html , email lesliecharlie@comcast.net, or phone 384-0312.
The F.E.S.T. is a joint effort of the Skyline Elementary Chess Club, North Bellingham Elementary Chess Club, and Eagleridge Elementary Chess Club. Proceeds benefit all F.S.D. elementaries.

2.
2ND ANNUAL ASSUMPTION SCHOOL SPRING CHESS TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2008, BELLINGHAM
LAST STATE QUALIFIER IN WHATCOM COUNTY
SITE: Assumption gym in Bellingham, Washington located at 2116 Cornwall Avenue. This is a great location with a playground, concession stand, movies for the kids, and plenty of seating for the parents. Assumption is located adjacent to Bellingham High.
FORMAT: Three sections: K – 1st, 2nd – 3rd, 4th – 5th and 6th – 8th Grades. All three sections will be five round swiss, NWSRS rated, and computer paired. Games/30. Each player has 30 minutes.
SCHEDULE: Check-in will be from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. in the Assumption Gym.
9:30 Rd 1, 11:00 Rd 2, 12:30 Rd 3, 2:00 Rd 4, 3:30 Rd 5, 4:45 Awards.
AWARDS: Individual trophies will be awarded to the top ten scorers in each section and team trophies will be awarded to the top 3 teams in each section. A team shall consist of four students enrolled in the same school for the 2007/2008 school year. Participants winning 3 games will also receive an award. Ties will be broken by computer according to WHSCA rules.
CONCESSIONS: Hot dogs, chips, and a soda will be available for lunch for $4 and other concessions will be available on site.
HOW TO REGISTER: Players must register in advance. Entry fee is $10 and must be postmarked by March 6, 2008. Please make checks payable to Assumption School PTC. Send entries to: Assumption School Chess Club, 2116 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225.
On-site entries will be $15.00.
ASSUMPTION TOURNAMENT T-SHIRT: This year we have an Assumption Spring Tournament T-shirt available for purchase for $12. This T-shirt will be navy blue with white graphics and will only be available by pre-order and there will be no extras. Payment must be received in advance with entry form. Please indicate size preferred on entry form (indicate youth or adult size and S, M, L, XL)
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Peter Witecki, 360-354-6867
DIRECTIONS: Visit the Assumption Catholic School Website at www.school.assumption.org. Click "About us" and then click "Contact us" and scroll to the bottom of the page for driving directions.
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2nd Annual Assumption Catholic School Spring Chess Tournament
Sample Entry Form:
Student’s Name:___________________Grade:____ School:______________
Parents/Guardian Names:_____________________ e-mail:_______________
Home Address:____________________________ Phone:__________________
Entry Fee for Tournament…………………………………………………$10.00
T-shirt – Assumption School Spring Tournament t-shirt ………………$12.00
____Yes _____________Size
Pre-Order lunch special includes Hot Dog, Chips and a soda for $4.00.
Please indicate # of Lunches_________
(Do not send lunch money in advance, the $4 lunch fee will be collected on-site)

3.
CHESS NEWS
IN BOTH HERALDS
AND BEYOND
The Bellingham Herald: "The Game of Kings is the New King of Cool":
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/lifestyle/story/314331.html
The Bellingham Herald: Photo Essay on the Whatcom County Scholastic Chess Championships
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/galleries/gallery/313026.html
Skagit Valley Herald: "State's Best Gather at B-EHS For First Round of Championships":
http://www.goskagit.com/index.php/news/article/states_best_gather_at_b_ehs_for_first_round_of_championships/
(Final Results of H.S. State: http://www.whsca.org/StateTeam.html )
Seattle P-I: "National Chess Master at 14"
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/351660_chess18.html
"Chess Season in the Northwest"
http://www.neighborhood-kids.com/Things/Local-Highlights/340.aspx
"Considerations before Competing"
http://www.neighborhood-kids.com/People/Learning/333.aspx

4.
ECUADOR CHESS CHAMPION IS HERE
SHE'S UP FOR GIVING LESSONS, CLASSES
PLEASE WELCOME MIREYA LEVY
Folks, sieze the day. We have here visiting us, until July, the Chess Champion of Ecuador. Ms. Mireya Isabel Levy Ortiz is currently residing in Bellingham, is friendly, college age, fluent in Spanish and passable in English, and would like to work with youth. She has represented her country in the World Youth Championships in Turkey, among other events. She's here to visit and learn about our country. So invite her over for dinner! Have her over for a lesson or two! Hire her for a lecture and simultaneous exhibition! Central Elementary in Ferndale is arranging to have her teach a bilingual after school chess class, and right now all of her after school teaching slots are not yet taken. Her email is mireyalevy@hotmail.com and her cel phone is 360-441-5369. Let's give her a real NW WA welcome!

5.
ONLINE CHESS SERVER
JUST FOR KIDS
The FICS (Free Internet Chess Server) is the oldest chess club on the Internet. In order to provide a safe environment for young players, they are just starting up a server intended for kids. jeanie.larson@gmail.com emailed with this:
"We are offering the KICS (Kids Internet Chess Server) as a closed scholastic server. Only schools and chess clubs with coach/teacher sponsors will be allowed to register on this server. We will not allow guest accounts once we are set up and running smoothly. We intend to provide a safe place for kids to come online to play chess. We would love to see schools practicing and communicating with each other in a safe environment online.
At this time, the server is still in its infancy and so account set-up is a manual process. Eventually it will be automated like our main server. We have mamer, the tourneybot online now and presently will be staffed by active TMs. I have also asked for JPComp(C) to be brought on board for use by the students to sharpen up their game. It is a modified version of the engine that runs on FICS so as to be challenging to a student without being so strong as to be unplayable. We will have a few others there eventually.
As far as naming convention for handles, I would like you to follow our guidelines of having school name, followed by first two initials of student first name and last name initial. For example: ClatskanieJEM, where JE are the first two initials of the students first name, and M is the first initial of the last name of the student.
We would like the schools readily identifiable to other schools. It would be nice to know which school you are playing against. :)
We keep the children's real names confidential to everybody but the admin staff, other than the sponsoring coaches, of course.
You will need to have the kids download a graphical interface. Babaschess is useful and a popular interface, so is Winboard. They will suffice for a short while. We are currently developing an official KICS interface, based on the Thief interface on FICS. This interface will point directly to KICS, for ease of logging onto the server. It will also be user-friendly for basic computer users. This interface is nearly ready. I will let you know how to download it once it becomes available.
Let me know if you have any questions! It is a pleasure "meeting" you and I look forward to speaking more with you soon. Feel free to let schools know that all they need to do is send me a list of their teachers/students and I can get them registered to the site.
I can assist you with your registrations. I will need the school name, coaches (or teacher/parents responsible for sponsoring the kids) and students real names."
Sincerely,
Jeanie Larson
FICS Handle: Chessty
FICS Head Admin

6.
FANTASIA COFFEEHOUSE
TOO COOL
I was aware the the Fantasia (in downtown Bellingham) was the place for grown-ups to catch a skittles game or two. And then I stumbled across this at http://www.nwchess.com , happens every Saturday. Warning: These guys (and gals) are g-o-o-d.

"Saturdays – G/15 tournament, Bellingham-Fantasia Coffee House on Cornwall Ave in Bellingham, WA. Time: 5:30. EF: $5.00. Cash Prize to 1st and 2nd. for more information contact nick@ebdgonline.com. "

7.
BOBBY FISCHER HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
The only chess champion of the world from the USA, Bobby Fischer died in Norway from health problems. His life makes for an amazing story.
Just a few of the hundreds of articles that have come out lately regarding his legacy:
Dick Cavett, talk show host, shares his thoughts (and includes his original interview with Bobby):
http://cavett.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/08/was-it-only-a-game/?ref=opinion
Seattle Councilman Bob Ferguson: "Dear Bobby, You Were My Childhood Hero"
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2004141350_bobbyfischer24.html?syndication=rss

8.
Seven teams from the Northwest League participated in the State H.S. Chess Team Championships, held for the first time in our area (Burlington) on February 8-9. Full results are at http://www.whsca.org/StateTeam.html . Here's how the locals did:
STATE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008:
5th: Lynden
14th: Lynden Christian
22nd: Sedro-Woolley
24th: Sehome
26th: Burlington-Edison
29th: Mount Vernon
31st: Ferndale

9.
INTERNATIONAL CHESS JAM 2008
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
FERNDALE, WA
(Results best viewed in a fixed font, i.e. Courier)
7TH - 12TH GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 rd6 tot
1 WITECKI, THOMAS LYEJ8805 1470 1494/413 BYE W12 W7 W3 D2 W6 5.5
2 BLANKERS, ELI LYCJ8258 1408 1420/189 BYE W9 W10 D5 D1 W7 5.0
3 DYKSTRA, NATHANIEL LYEK1761 1231 1258/191 BYE W16 W11 L1 W15 W10 5.0
4 NULLE, MATT SHMJ6661 1035 1160/181 BYE W6 L5 W11 W8 W13 5.0
5 VANDERVEEN, WILLIAM LYEK4049 1221 1259/196 BYE W19 W4 D2 L6 W17 4.5
6 BLANKERS, ZACK LYCM8382 1435 1405/193 BYE L4 W21 W13 W5 L1 4.0
7 SMITH, DUSTIN SEDMA158 1100 1126/ 35 BYE W8 L1 W19 W16 L2 4.0
8 THOMSON, TAYLOR HSCKB307 893 968/ 37 BYE L7 W25 W12 L4 W18 4.0
9 SYMONDS, CALOB LYMH4003 1014 1017/119 BYE L2 W26 W31 L10 W21 4.0
10 SPITZER, TIM SEDLD963 1108 1133/ 76 BYE W29 L2 W17 W9 L3 4.0
11 HAAN, JOSH LYCMJ815 853 910/ 71 BYE W20 L3 L4 W31 W16 4.0
12 GOO, ALBERT B SQUK3889 1036 1031/118 BYE L1 W22 L8 D17 W23 3.5
13 BENNETT, JEFFREY LYEK9896 878 968/177 BYE W18 D17 L6 W19 L4 3.5
14 RICCI, CODY LYEK8157 780 809/ 89 U W30 L18 W24 D27 W26 3.5
15 RYBKA, FENTON FERK9100 990 986/168 BYE L17 W23 W27 L3 HPB 3.5
16 GOO, ANTHONY C ASTH7666 967 952/144 BYE L3 W24 W18 L7 L11 3.0
17 HONCOOP, TERREN LYCL7330 1241 1182/106 BYE W15 D13 L10 D12 L5 3.0
18 LESH, ROBYN LYMIA140 1078 1006/ 99 BYE L13 W14 L16 W22 L8 3.0
19 ABBOTT, ALEXANDER FERK2280 940 914/131 BYE L5 W34 L7 L13 W27 3.0
20 EHRENFEUCHTER, JANNIK FERLA516 836 771/ 18 BYE L11 L27 L23 W28 W34 3.0
21 ROGERS, JULIE WHMHG022 807 825/ 66 U W32 L6 W34 W30 L9 3.0
22 RIANDA, BEN VSTH7794 732 761/123 U W28 L12 W32 L18 W31 3.0
23 SIMMONS, CHAZ LYCJ2314 668 746/ 85 U W36 L15 W20 W29 L12 3.0
24 STEENSMA, BEN LYCI7236 601 666/ 43 U W38 L16 L14 W32 W29 3.0
25 MENSING, KRIS FERKD129 681 683/ 70 U W33 L8 L29 W38 W30 3.0
26 DOTSON, JORDAN LYCJ6470 705 693/ 25 U W40 L9 D28 W35 L14 2.5
27 DEBOER, KALVIN LYCJF479 453 612/ 36 U W37 W20 L15 D14 L19 2.5
28 DUNFORD, NATHAN HSCH8195 542 574/ 10 U L22 W38 D26 L20 W33 2.5
29 EVANS, ETHAN HSCG3309 900 722/ 10 BYE L10 L31 W25 L23 L24 2.0
30 ALLEN, LAMON VSTHI994 549 553/ 33 U L14 W36 W37 L21 L25 2.0
31 HAN, AMY FHVHK070 583 614/ 30 U W35 W29 L9 L11 L22 2.0
32 HAMILTON, CAROLINE HSCHH216 564 555/ 35 U L21 W33 L22 L24 W39 2.0
33 BRANDT, LOREN LYCJJ603 400 424/ 9 U L25 L32 W39 W36 L28 2.0
34 RICCI, EVAN LYMH7739 584 586/ 39 U W39 L19 L21 W37 L20 2.0
35 APPLE, KURT VSTHI841 700 463/ 5 U L31 W40 D36 L26 D37 2.0
36 HENRY, COLTON FERJF320 400 400/ 12 U L23 L30 D35 L33 W38 1.5
37 KNUTSON, HOLLY FERLA455 725 537/ 9 U L27 W39 L30 L34 D35 1.5
38 MENSING, KAMERON VSTHG100 400 400/ 9 U L24 L28 BYE L25 L36 1.0
39 GAMMONS-REESE, DAVID LYLHI838 400 400/ 9 U L34 L37 L33 BYE L32 1.0
40 FISHER, GREG FERK5283 529 472/ 57 U L26 L35 U U U 0.0
4TH - 6TH GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 SOHAL, TANRAJ BCXGX474 1558 1573/ 67 W36 W15 W7 W4 W3 5.0
2 LEE, JONAH BCXCX438 1236 1265/ 52 W31 W16 W14 W5 W11 5.0
3 BROWN, KENNETH LLLF4291 1158 1172/117 W29 W39 W35 W6 L1 4.0
4 CHMELIK, BRIAN KULG2902 986 1014/115 W20 W27 W37 L1 W21 4.0
5 KNAPP, ROBERT J LYCF8465 953 976/ 79 W30 W17 W38 L2 W15 4.0
6 ZEHNDER, RILEY HSCE4476 959 985/121 W26 W40 W18 L3 W14 4.0
7 BLOK, DYLAN LYCGG840 826 866/ 46 W51 W56 L1 W17 W28 4.0
8 RIANDA, WILL NBLF2326 941 935/113 W41 L35 W23 W40 W19 4.0
9 PITCHER, RYAN LYCG8308 867 871/112 W57 L37 W36 W27 W16 4.0
10 WITECKI, IAN ASTF9565 855 876/169 W61 L38 W29 W35 W22 4.0
11 SUTER, ANDREW SAIE4434 836 917/ 79 HPB W12 W50 W13 L2 3.5
12 STOCKTON, SHANE LYMGI631 708 784/ 8 D28 L11 W57 W34 W39 3.5
13 SMARTT, KALEB HSCF4368 923 917/ 70 W42 W25 W24 L11 HPB 3.5
14 CARPENTER, CONNOR SAIG6627 831 846/112 W32 W23 L2 W25 L6 3.0
15 MISZCZAK, LIAM SAIE8682 777 805/ 86 W43 L1 W26 W18 L5 3.0
16 ROGERS, JUSTIN RESFH243 773 785/ 70 W45 L2 W30 W38 L9 3.0
17 RIANDA, MEGAN NBLG2570 640 664/118 W48 L5 W46 L7 W43 3.0
18 LIKKEL, DRAKE LYCG7027 612 683/ 36 W58 W21 L6 L15 W42 3.0
19 HAN, HENRY HPVED948 801 779/ 30 W60 L24 W20 W37 L8 3.0
20 ANKER, ANTHONY LYCG9163 555 627/ 55 L4 W47 L19 W51 W40 3.0
21 AHO, BILLY HSCEE101 838 810/ 28 W52 L18 W56 W24 L4 3.0
22 DEVANGE, ISAAC LARE6005 1077 1014/ 89 L56 W33 W34 W39 L10 3.0
23 SELIG, LUKAS LARFG814 595 660/ 41 W55 L14 L8 W50 W35 3.0
24 BORSEMA, JACK LYCFG216 400 565/ 9 BYE W19 L13 L21 W38 3.0
25 MORRIS, JULIA LYCFE440 655 676/ 48 W46 L13 W58 L14 W36 3.0
26 MONTGOMERY, JEREMY SKYF5833 534 629/ 10 L6 W49 L15 W59 W37 3.0
27 BOWHAY, CARSON KESEB133 703 691/ 30 W59 L4 W44 L9 D30 2.5
28 KAHLE, JIMMY CUEE2025 674 664/ 58 D12 L50 W45 W33 L7 2.5
29 WELLS, JASON NORFF527 584 602/ 25 L3 W51 L10 D32 W50 2.5
30 HAN, LAWRENCE CEEF3305 527 572/ 28 L5 W59 L16 W44 D27 2.5
31 DELARA, LIAM EAGE3580 592 566/ 39 L2 L45 W60 D52 W53 2.5
32 SCHRIPSEMA, MICHAEL LYCF5887 409 489/ 15 L14 W54 L39 D29 W52 2.5
33 HORNSTRA, BRADY LYCEA279 624 609/ 25 D50 L22 W53 L28 W55 2.5
34 MORRISSET, ROBBIE HPVE3669 675 671/ 29 W62 HPB L22 L12 W48 2.5
35 MABERRY, DAVID LYCGI939 685 696/ 34 W44 W8 L3 L10 L23 2.0
36 HAN, EDWARD CEEEG416 593 597/ 29 L1 W43 L9 W45 L25 2.0
37 PYLES, CHRISTOPHER SAIE8739 653 652/ 92 W53 W9 L4 L19 L26 2.0
38 EARLE, LOGAN LARFB304 613 619/ 30 W54 W10 L5 L16 L24 2.0
39 PARKS, ISAAC NBLE4924 740 722/ 20 W47 L3 W32 L22 L12 2.0
40 KAECH, STONE SKYE6398 721 687/146 W49 L6 W42 L8 L20 2.0
41 PYLES, GRACE SAIG8127 469 456/ 49 L8 L44 W47 L48 W59 2.0
42 DRURY, ABBEY NBLE4320 525 528/ 25 L13 W62 L40 W46 L18 2.0
43 SINGLETON, SHION LYCF6426 400 457/ 10 L15 L36 W54 W56 L17 2.0
44 TIPTON, CAMERON CAREK421 400 480/ 5 L35 W41 L27 L30 W57 2.0
45 GOODIN, KATHERINE ASTFH716 400 444/ 25 L16 W31 L28 L36 W62 2.0
46 VALDEZ, PAUL HSCFF938 500 453/ 5 L25 W61 L17 L42 W60 2.0
47 LESH, LAINEY WHCEI034 400 414/ 31 L39 L20 L41 W62 W58 2.0
48 NORDEEN, MATTHEW SKYG7871 600 462/ 3 L17 HPB HPB W41 L34 2.0
49 GAMMONS-REESE, GRACE LYLF2502 400 400/ 9 L40 L26 L52 BYE W56 2.0
50 CREELMAN, MIRIAM WVEG9624 600 527/ 5 D33 W28 L11 L23 L29 1.5
51 ALLEN, HAIZEL SKYFJ912 400 400/ 29 L7 L29 W62 L20 D54 1.5
52 URIBE, ALEC SKYEH808 424 402/ 25 L21 L58 W49 D31 L32 1.5
53 SIM, ALEX SKYE3317 400 400/ 5 L37 D57 L33 W58 L31 1.5
54 VALDEZ, PHILIP HSCE8125 400 400/ 5 L38 L32 L43 W61 D51 1.5
55 EVANS, ADAM EAGEB851 400 400/ 3 L23 D60 HPB HPB L33 1.5
56 VAN DE POEL, ALEXANDER ASTF9605 582 534/ 88 W22 L7 L21 L43 L49 1.0
57 CLEARY, SAM EAGEI060 446 401/ 20 L9 D53 L12 D60 L44 1.0
58 CLAY, NATHAN LYMGC914 600 400/ 5 L18 W52 L25 L53 L47 1.0
59 CREELMAN, GRACE WVEFI623 500 400/ 5 L27 L30 W61 L26 L41 1.0
60 ENNS, VICTORIA LYCGH399 400 400/ 10 L19 D55 L31 D57 L46 1.0
61 VANDER ZOUWEN, BRETON LYCG2788 458 400/ 30 L10 L46 L59 L54 BYE 1.0
62 JOHNSTON, JACOB LYCF1226 500 400/ 5 L34 L42 L51 L47 L45 0.0
2ND - 3RD GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAICE130 1016 1097/160 W24 W9 W11 W2 W5 5.0
2 LOWRY, JASON ASTCG811 918 970/ 56 W25 W6 W7 L1 W4 4.0
3 RUBBERT, GRANT LYCDK007 583 856/ 15 W8 W13 W18 L4 W11 4.0
4 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAICH798 949 963/165 W28 W23 W12 W3 L2 4.0
5 VELDHUISEN, TY COLCH107 897 944/ 52 W26 W22 W20 W15 L1 4.0
6 SMARTT, HENRY HSCC5454 622 767/ 66 W39 L2 W19 W12 W18 4.0
7 MALQUIST, BENJAMIN LARDJ768 728 802/ 72 W34 W21 L2 W20 W10 4.0
8 CARPENTER, COLTON SAID4173 1114 1090/120 L3 W34 W21 W23 W9 4.0
9 WINE, TRISTAN RESDE596 630 701/ 98 W29 L1 W27 W14 L8 3.0
10 MCQUAIDE, BAKER CDRD4882 623 671/ 31 W19 L11 W17 W13 L7 3.0
11 STEELE, ZACHARY CARDH880 766 778/ 44 W36 W10 L1 W22 L3 3.0
12 KING, TAYLOR ASTDH361 741 738/ 86 W35 W16 L4 L6 W26 3.0
13 SAWYER, JOE LARD3528 678 679/ 75 W37 L3 W26 L10 W21 3.0
14 DRURY, GABE NBLD1769 781 748/ 68 W31 L20 W16 L9 W24 3.0
15 BOWHAY, DAWSON CARD8381 1127 1061/128 L21 W33 W24 L5 W20 3.0
16 BOWMER, ANTHONY SAIDB939 606 630/ 40 W32 L12 L14 W27 W23 3.0
17 KEELING, SPENCER CARDA763 400 622/ 5 L20 W31 L10 W35 W22 3.0
18 LENDERMAN, TAYLOR NORD3718 757 729/ 53 W30 HPB L3 W25 L6 2.5
19 PARKS, JOB NBLC2825 400 565/ 4 L10 W36 L6 HPB W25 2.5
20 WENDLING, JACK ASTDG787 624 659/ 52 W17 W14 L5 L7 L15 2.0
21 LOISEL, CHASE ASTDF394 601 624/ 54 W15 L7 L8 W31 L13 2.0
22 GOO, AUDREY ASTD6863 626 600/ 77 W27 L5 W32 L11 L17 2.0
23 REAVLEY, WILSON HPVD9808 669 649/ 49 W38 L4 W30 L8 L16 2.0
24 GOODIN, ZACHARY ASTDJ531 545 560/ 25 L1 W37 L15 W32 L14 2.0
25 BOULOS, BASSAM SAIDB650 400 427/ 18 L2 W29 W33 L18 L19 2.0
26 JAMES, MATTHEW NBLDE097 400 442/ 15 L5 W38 L13 W28 L12 2.0
27 ARENA, ANTONE HPVD7581 400 470/ 5 L22 W28 L9 L16 W35 2.0
28 VIEGAS, KATYA NORDJ566 426 423/ 19 L4 L27 W34 L26 W33 2.0
29 CLAUSEN, KEVIN HPVCF292 400 400/ 5 L9 L25 L31 W38 W36 2.0
30 MEZNER, JOSEPH CARC5732 400 447/ 3 L18 W39 L23 HPB HPB 2.0
31 HEGARTY, PATRICK EAGDE751 400 400/ 10 L14 L17 W29 L21 D32 1.5
32 JOHNSON, ELLIOTT LARDD700 400 400/ 5 L16 W35 L22 L24 D31 1.5
33 CLEARY, ALEX NBLCE814 400 400/ 13 HPB L15 L25 W37 L28 1.5
34 SLUYS, JULIA ASTD2466 400 400/ 5 L7 L8 L28 D36 D37 1.0
35 KAATZ, MADILYN NORCE725 400 400/ 5 L12 L32 W38 L17 L27 1.0
36 PETERSON, TOMMY LARCC276 400 400/ 14 L11 L19 D37 D34 L29 1.0
37 SULAK, ZACHARY EAGD6362 400 400/ 5 L13 L24 D36 L33 D34 1.0
38 BAUTISTA-HEPKER, ORION LARCG253 400 400/ 4 L23 L26 L35 L29 BYE 1.0
39 WRIGHT, MARINA HPVDG231 400 400/ 2 L6 L30 U U U 0.0
KINDERGARTEN - 1ST GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 WONG, DYLAN ASTA9914 574 727/ 10 W18 D9 W7 W4 W2 4.5
2 TSANG, ALEXANDER BCXBX435 756 790/ 10 W8 W10 W3 W6 L1 4.0
3 JOHNSON, MAX LARB9799 400 752/ 5 W12 W15 L2 W11 W8 4.0
4 KAECH, RICHY SKYBC022 503 607/ 71 W16 W7 D6 L1 W12 3.5
5 SALVATIERRA, CHRISTIAN NORBA411 400 607/ 5 L10 W16 W18 W9 D6 3.5
6 ROWEMOULDS, JAIME LARBG804 518 558/ 24 W14 W13 D4 L2 D5 3.0
7 ENGLE, ANDREW LARBG591 653 633/ 34 W15 L4 L1 W14 W13 3.0
8 PACHECO, OBERON SAIB2848 400 485/ 9 L2 BYE W12 W10 L3 3.0
9 MALQUIST, JOHN LARAF952 400 461/ 10 W17 D1 D11 L5 D10 2.5
10 HEGARTY, DEIRDRE EAGBF717 400 465/ 10 W5 L2 W13 L8 D9 2.5
11 STEELE, RILEY CARBD330 450 466/ 20 HPB HPB D9 L3 W16 2.5
12 RYBKA, BARRETT ASTBD955 446 443/ 25 L3 W14 L8 W18 L4 2.0
13 WINE, TAHLIA RESAA750 400 400/ 9 BYE L6 L10 W17 L7 2.0
14 VERRET, NOLAN CARAJ627 400 400/ 5 L6 L12 W16 L7 W18 2.0
15 STEWARDSON, LIAM EAGBB112 400 448/ 3 L7 L3 W17 HPB HPB 2.0
16 DEVANGE, LINNEA LARAF655 400 400/ 4 L4 L5 L14 BYE L11 1.0
17 DEPALMA, FRANCIS ASTBF984 400 400/ 4 L9 D18 L15 L13 HPB 1.0
18 LEE, BRIANNA BCXAX898 400 400/ 5 L1 D17 L5 L12 L14 0.5

10.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2007-2008
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/
Mar 1 JH/MS State Team Championships, Islander MS (Mercer Island)
Mar 8 F.E.S.T. Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Mar 15 2nd Assumption Spring Tournament, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 26 2008 State Elementary Chess Championships, Redmond
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm#Scholastic%20Events
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #151, December 22, 2007 - - -

Contents:
1. Jan. 12: Whatcom County Championships K-12 ***ENTER NOW***
2. Jan. 14: Whatcom Middle School League
3. NW High School Chess League 2007-2008: Results, Standings, Pairings
4. Results: Autumn Grand Prix Beta
5. Results: Autumn Grand Prix Final Standings
6. Results: Local High Schools at Mini-Team Championships
7. Results: Skagit Chessfest K-12, at Sedro-Woolley
8. Chess Calendar

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1.
WHATCOM COUNTY SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
JANUARY 12, 2008
LYNDEN FAIRGROUNDS ***ENTER NOW***

Attendance: Last year this event drew 207 players. Advance registration only!
Format: K-12 tourney-- K-2 section, 3-5 section, 6-8 section, 9-12 section.
Location: Northwest Washington Fairgrounds.
Time: Check-in from 8:30 to 9:00am, opening ceremonies at 9:05am. Rounds estimated at 9:40, 11:00, 12:00, 1:50, 3:10. Awards ceremony 4:40.
Eligible: Any student grades K-12 who lives or attends school in Whatcom County. (The High School section is also open to Skagit County students.)
Sponsored By: Theresa Tromp Chess Trust and Chess4Life.
Awards: Generous number of trophies and medals to top finishers.
Entry Fee: $7 per person (plus an additional $1.50 convenience fee for online registration), pre-registration only, there will be no on-site registration.
Concessions: Available on Site, also:
Pizza Lunch includes: 1 slice of pizza, beverage and chips. Cost is $4. Options: cheese or pepperoni. To order this check the option during registration.
Miscellaneous: Please bring clock if you have one. Chess sets are provided.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Advance registration only, two methods of registering:
1.Register online at http://www.chess4life.com/chess-event/Whatcom-County-Chess-Championships/254 .
2.Mail the completed registration form (or full registration information) along with your check to: Theresa Tromp Chess Tournament, P.O. Box 705, Lynden, WA 98264.
For more information:
--See the webpage http://www.chess4life.com/chess-event/Whatcom-County-Chess-Championships/254
--Download the one-page flyer (with registration form) at
http://www.chess4life.com/files/uploads/254-Whatcom-County-Chess-Championships.pdf
--Email kaech@verizon.net or call 815-3418.

2.
WHATCOM MIDDLE SCHOOL LEAGUE
ONE EVENING: JANUARY 14
AT FERNDALE HS CAFETERIA
All Whatcom County middle schools, junior highs, and private schools that encompass 6th through 8th graders are invited to join the 2007-08 season of the Whatcom Chess League, a WHSCA rated league. The format will be a three round Swiss. Teams will consist of four players, and the matches will take place concurrently with the final high school league meet. Please register in advance by emailing fun@modelsailboat.com. You can also sign up at the Whatcom County Championships on January 12.

3.
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL CHESS LEAGUE
LYNDEN CHRISTIAN LEADS AT HALFWAY POINT

NWL Schedule 2007-2008 Season:
(Sites open at 6pm, clocks start at 6:20pm)
Dec 3 NWL Meet 1 (Rds 1-2) at Burlington-Edison
Dec 17 NWL Meet 2 (Rds 3-4) at Sedro-Woolley
Jan 7 NWL Meet 3 (Rds 5-6) at Lynden
Jan 14 NWL Meet 4 (Rds 7-8) at Ferndale
Feb 8-9 High School State Team Championships at Burlington-Edison HS
Note that the State Team Championships are coming to NW Washington for the first time ever. !
NWL STANDINGS (after Round 4):
16.5 Lynden Christian
13.0 Lynden
12.5 Sehome
12.5 Sedro-Woolley
11.0 Mount Vernon
10.5 Ferndale
9.5 Burlington-Edison A
7.0 Burlington-Edison B
6.0 Bellingham
3.5 Mount Baker
3.0 Ferndale B
Round 1 Results:
5.0 Lynden - 0.0 Mount Baker
0.0 Ferndale B - 5.0 Sehome
3.0 Ferndale - 2.0 Burlington-Edison B
0.0 Mount Vernon - 5.0 Lynden Christian
4.0 Sedro-Woolley - 1.0 Burlington-Edison
1.0 Bellingham - (bye)
Round 2 Results:
2.0 Sehome - 3.0 Lynden
3.5 Lynden Christian - 1.5 Sedro-Woolley
1.0 Burlington-Edison A - 4.0 Ferndale A
4.0 Burlington-Edison B - 1.0 Bellingham
3.0 Mount Baker - 2.0 Ferndale B
2.5 Mount Vernon - (bye)
Round 3 results:
0.0 Lynden - 5.0 Lynden Christian
1.5 Ferndale A - 3.5 Sehome
4.0 Sedro-Woolley - 1.0 Burlington-Edison B
0.5 Mount Baker - 4.5 Mount Vernon
3.0 Bellingham - 0.0 Ferndale B
2.5 Burlington-Edison A - bye
Round 4 results:
3.0 Lynden Christian - 2.0 Sehome
0.0 Burlington-Edison B - 5.0 Lynden
2.0 Ferndale A - 3.0 Sedro-Woolley
5.0 Burlington-Edison A - 0.0 Mount Baker
4.0 Mount Vernon - 1.0 Bellingham
1.0 Ferndale B - bye
Pairings for Round 5 in *Lynden* on Monday, Jan. 7:
White Black
Lynden Christian - Ferndale
Lynden - Sedro-Woolley
Sehome - Mount Vernon
Bellingham - Burlington-Edison
Ferndale B - Burlington-Edison B
Mount Baker - bye

4.
NWL AUTUMN GRAND PRIX BETA
LYNDEN, WA
NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Division A
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 BLANKERS, ZACK LYCM8382 1397 1458/165 W3 W2 2.0
2 WITECKI, THOMAS LYEJ8805 1585 1568/390 W4 L1 1.0
3 DIETZ, STERLING LYEL1695 1697 1677/286 L1 W4 1.0
4 BLANKERS, ELI LYCJ8258 1299 1287/161 L2 L3 0.0
Division B
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 ABBOTT, GRAHAM SEDM1257 1142 1200/148 W3 W2 2.0
2 STEWARDSON, PAUL LYMH4704 1160 1158/ 88 W4 L1 1.0
3 VANDERVEEN, WILLIAM LYEK4049 1268 1253/168 L1 W4 1.0
4 SMITH, DUSTIN SEDMA158 1132 1086/ 14 L2 L3 0.0
Division C
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 SPITZER, TIM SEDLD963 1086 1135/ 53 W3 W2 2.0
2 CARPENTER, COLTON SAID4173 1079 1081/105 W4 L1 1.0
3 SYMONDS, CALOB LYMH4003 1053 1059/102 L1 W4 1.0
4 LESH, ROBYN LYMIA140 1112 1056/ 82 L2 L3 0.0
Division D
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 NULLE, MATT SHMJ6661 1048 1095/163 W4 W2 2.0
2 SAYEGH, JAMIE WHMG9562 1051 1053/ 72 W3 L1 1.0
3 EVERTON, SAM MEIG4075 1034 1030/ 32 L2 W4 1.0
4 ZEHNDER, RILEY HSCE4476 1016 970/106 L1 L3 0.0
Division E
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 HONCOOP, TERREN LYCL7330 1001 1049/ 79 W4 W2 2.0
2 ABBOTT, ALEXANDER FERK2280 996 998/117 W3 L1 1.0
3 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAICE130 964 963/145 L2 W4 1.0
4 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAICH798 975 925/150 L1 L3 0.0
Division F
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 TEFFT-MEEKER, PAUL SHMLE189 859 922/ 50 W3 W2 2.0
2 CARPENTER, CONNOR SAIG6627 862 871/102 W4 L1 1.0
3 ANDERSON, MICHAEL FERJ9880 921 891/109 L1 D4 0.5
4 SMARTT, KALEB SAIF4368 941 903/ 61 L2 D3 0.5
Division 1
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 TEFFT-MEEKER, DEVON FHVH5594 859 917/ 81 W5 W4 D3 2.5
2 PITCHER, RYAN LYCG8308 808 851/ 97 W3 L5 W4 2.0
3 BARMORE, BRYER FERL9749 829 839/ 65 L2 W6 D1 1.5
4 RATHVON, MARK SEDKA089 1302 1021/ 6 W6 L1 L2 1.0
5 TRACEY, SAMUEL SHMM8388 820 804/ 68 L1 W2 L6 1.0
6 OSENBACH, REUBEN MOVL5032 826 809/ 15 L4 L3 W5 1.0
Division 2
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 HELLER, BENJAMIN BURKC855 805 847/ 31 W6 W5 D2 2.5
2 HAAN, JOSH LYCMJ815 781 822/ 48 W8 W4 D1 2.5
3 HOUGH, JOE SEDLC457 757 760/ 41 L4 W8 W6 2.0
4 MENSING, KRIS FERKD129 650 681/ 53 W3 L2 D5 1.5
5 BLOK, DYLAN LYCGG840 751 741/ 31 W7 L1 D4 1.5
6 LANGE, BRANDON MOVMJ478 685 668/ 20 L1 W7 L3 1.0
7 RICCI, EVAN ISOH7739 611 594/ 22 L5 L6 W8 1.0
8 WINE, TRISTAN RESDE596 683 604/ 83 L2 L3 L7 0.0
Division 3
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 HAMILTON, CAROLINE HSCHH216 491 564/ 30 D5 W6 W2 2.5
2 ANKER, ANTHONY LYCG9163 529 562/ 41 W7 W4 L1 2.0
3 HEMBREE, STEVEN MOVLG611 554 566/ 19 L6 W5 W7 2.0
4 SMARTT, HENRY BHOC5454 552 565/ 56 W8 L2 W6 2.0
5 CUMMINGS, EARL BURKA758 527 524/ 9 D1 L3 W8 1.5
6 DEBOER, CALVIN LYCJF479 506 483/ 9 W3 L1 L4 1.0
7 RINDAL, KOREY BURKJ826 459 441/ 27 L2 W8 L3 1.0
8 GROH, JOSHUA MOVMJ827 522 422/ 18 L4 L7 L5 0.0
Division 4
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 BRIN, ALEX MOVL9216 431 534/ 14 W7 D2 W3 2.5
2 LLOYD, HOWIE LYMHA068 700 796/ 3 W4 D1 W6 2.5
3 CARLSON, LOGAN LYMGA479 600 583/ 3 W6 W5 L1 2.0
4 DANIELS, BEN SAIGJ416 600 665/ 3 L2 W7 W5 2.0
5 BARAN, RICKY BURKF857 411 409/ 9 W8 L3 L4 1.0
6 HEMBREE, CJ MOVMF451 437 404/ 18 L3 BYE L2 1.0
7 LANKHAAR, ALEXANDRA LYMGB024 600 400/ 2 L1 L4 BYE 1.0
8 MARTIN, COREY LYMGF693 600 400/ 1 L5 U U 0.0

5.
2007 AUTUMN GRAND PRIX
FINAL STANDINGS
7.5
Benjamin Heller GRAND CHAMPION
6.5
Zack Blankers 2ND
Matt Nulle 3RD
Devon Tefft-Meeker 4TH
6.0
Joe Hough 5TH
5.5
Alexander Abbott
Sam Everton
Colton Carpenter
Josh Haan
5.0
Dustin Smith

6.
STATE HS MINI-TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
LOCALS COMPETE
The top three-member teams from throughout the State converged on Meadowdale High School on December 8. The championship was taken by the Bainbridge Island team, losing only two of the fifteen games played.
From the NWL, Sedro-Woolley placed 24th, the team consisting of Graham Abbott, Tim Spitzer and Mark Rathvon. Ferndale placed 30th with Alex Abbott, Kris Mensing and Greg Fisher. For the full crosstable, visit http://www.whsca.org/tournreports.html .

7.
SKAGIT CHESSFEST
DECEMBER 15, 2007
EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY, SEDRO-WOOLLEY
K-4TH GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 BOWHAY, DAWSON CARD8381 988 1083/114 W19 W40 W13 W6 W3 5.0
2 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAICE130 963 1033/150 W18 W15 D9 W12 W11 4.5
3 PETERSON, SEAN STBD4609 939 969/129 W30 W25 W16 W5 L1 4.0
4 PARKS, ISAAC NBLE4924 400 676/ 10 W24 W7 L10 W15 W22 4.0
5 VELDHUISEN, TY COLCH107 839 924/ 42 W41 W14 W11 L3 W9 4.0
6 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAICH798 925 956/155 W42 W21 W12 L1 W16 4.0
7 KING, TAYLOR ASTDH361 756 800/ 76 W32 L4 W20 W14 W18 4.0
8 DRURY, GABE NBLD1769 674 774/ 58 W46 L11 W36 W21 W13 4.0
9 AHO, BILLY HSCEE101 769 817/ 18 W44 W34 D2 W10 L5 3.5
10 SUTER, ANDREW SAIE4434 844 836/ 75 W38 D20 W4 L9 W23 3.5
11 CARPENTER, COLTON SAID4173 1081 1038/110 W37 W8 L5 W25 L2 3.0
12 ZEHNDER, RILEY HSCE4476 970 948/111 W23 W17 L6 L2 W20 3.0
13 MISZCZAK, LIAM SAIE8682 793 788/ 76 W26 W29 L1 W30 L8 3.0
14 BOWMER, ANTHONY SAIDB939 670 687/ 30 W28 L5 W29 L7 W33 3.0
15 HAN, HENRY HPVED948 672 683/ 20 W33 L2 W34 L4 W30 3.0
16 KAECH, STONE SKYE6398 701 721/141 W36 W31 L3 W37 L6 3.0
17 PYLES, CHRISTOPHER SAIE8739 695 705/ 82 W39 L12 W19 L18 W31 3.0
18 MIGITA, TAIGA LARDD110 557 640/ 25 L2 W45 W43 W17 L7 3.0
19 WITZEL, BEN NBLE8369 590 623/ 55 L1 W44 L17 W29 W35 3.0
20 MALQUIST, BENJAMIN LARDJ768 663 686/ 62 W35 D10 L7 W24 L12 2.5
21 WENDLING, JACK ASTDG787 625 632/ 42 W27 L6 W33 L8 D28 2.5
22 SAWYER, JOE LARD3528 693 657/ 65 L29 W26 D23 W27 L4 2.5
23 GOO, AUDREY ASTD6863 563 591/ 67 L12 W35 D22 W43 L10 2.5
24 LOWRY, JASON ASTCG811 771 705/ 41 L4 D32 W41 L20 W34 2.5
25 HERRON, TREY HPVCE372 672 665/ 77 W47 L3 W42 L11 D26 2.5
26 KAECH, RICHY SKYBC022 400 503/ 66 L13 L22 W46 W31 D25 2.5
27 DOWNS, CHRISTIAN HSCC9993 400 554/ 5 L21 D41 W32 L22 W40 2.5
28 KOLMOS, ROB BAYEA460 400 503/ 5 L14 L42 W38 W36 D21 2.5
29 CUMMINS, STEPHEN HSCDJ433 400 542/ 5 W22 L13 L14 L19 W42 2.0
30 LANTRY, JACOB MSNEH582 542 556/ 47 L3 W47 W40 L13 L15 2.0
31 DEBOO, LOGAN ASTDB063 400 514/ 5 W43 L16 W37 L26 L17 2.0
32 TOMBERLIN, IAN NORDF678 400 506/ 5 L7 D24 L27 W45 D39 2.0
33 SHAO-YU, JONATHAN NBLEF923 400 471/ 5 L15 W38 L21 W44 L14 2.0
34 WEST, JAKE ECSCH615 400 414/ 12 BYE L9 L15 W42 L24 2.0
35 NELSON, JOSIAH HSCCJ112 400 473/ 5 L20 L23 W45 W41 L19 2.0
36 RYBKA, BARRETT ASTBD955 400 400/ 15 L16 BYE L8 L28 W46 2.0
37 WINE, TRISTAN RESDE596 604 574/ 88 L11 W46 L31 L16 W44 2.0
38 HORNSTRA, BRADY LYCEA279 400 400/ 15 L10 L33 L28 BYE W43 2.0
39 NELSON, JEDEDIAH HSCBA725 400 454/ 5 L17 L43 W47 D40 D32 2.0
40 BURKE, ALEXANDER LARDD348 682 604/ 30 W45 L1 L30 D39 L27 1.5
41 WEST, ERIC ECSCE300 400 417/ 7 L5 D27 L24 L35 W47 1.5
42 WILLIAMS, KOLBY NBLEC816 460 424/ 20 L6 W28 L25 L34 L29 1.0
43 NGUYEN, MINH-THY STBAA056 685 496/ 10 L31 W39 L18 L23 L38 1.0
44 KAMENA, DEREK ECSCJ916 400 400/ 9 L9 L19 BYE L33 L37 1.0
45 DEBOO, OWEN ASTB2870 400 400/ 4 L40 L18 L35 L32 BYE 1.0
46 JAKOBITZ, URIAH LYLB7729 400 400/ 5 L8 L37 L26 D47 L36 0.5
47 SCHOENECKER, JAMES ASTDF322 400 400/ 5 L25 L30 L39 D46 L41 0.5
5TH - 8TH GRADE DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 SOHAL, TANRAJ BCXGX474 1535 1558/ 62 W26 W4 W8 W3 W2 5.0
2 HWA, LEANNE STVFB287 1308 1319/118 W16 W24 W7 W6 L1 4.0
3 BROWN, KENNETH LLLF4291 1166 1187/107 W22 W12 W15 L1 W10 4.0
4 LOWRY, RYAN ASTI2928 899 970/ 69 W21 L1 W13 W25 W14 4.0
5 SYMONDS, CALOB LYMH4003 1059 1059/107 W13 W9 L10 W23 W11 4.0
6 LESH, ROBYN LYMIA140 1056 1083/ 87 W32 W11 W27 L2 W15 4.0
7 CHANG, RYAN ASTI4006 1030 1050/211 W25 W28 L2 W19 W12 4.0
8 BROWNELL, DREW LMTH2468 994 1011/ 81 W31 W20 L1 D9 W24 3.5
9 DUNN, HUNTER ECSG9733 820 890/ 95 W17 L5 W26 D8 W27 3.5
10 CHMELIK, BRIAN KULG2902 941 956/105 W35 W18 W5 L14 L3 3.0
11 WITECKI, IAN ASTF9565 769 808/159 W30 L6 W31 W27 L5 3.0
12 PITCHER, RYAN LYCG8308 851 858/102 W23 L3 W29 W30 L7 3.0
13 RIANDA, BEN VSTH7794 642 685/113 L5 W17 L4 W33 W30 3.0
14 EVERTON, SAM MEIG4075 1030 990/ 37 L29 W39 W16 W10 L4 3.0
15 GOO, ANTHONY CLARENCE ASTH7666 925 918/132 W39 W33 L3 W28 L6 3.0
16 KAMENA, TREVOR ECSG7700 661 720/ 30 L2 W34 L14 W38 W23 3.0
17 STEENSMA, BEN LYCI7236 520 593/ 33 L9 L13 BYE W32 W28 3.0
18 CHAMBERS, SEAN ASTGH930 741 733/ 51 W40 L10 L23 W21 W25 3.0
19 NGUYEN, PHI STBF2435 741 719/ 10 L37 W38 W33 L7 W31 3.0
20 BLOK, DYLAN LYCGG840 741 727/ 36 W41 L8 L30 W34 W29 3.0
21 ANKER, ANTHONY LYCG9163 562 591/ 46 L4 D22 W35 L18 W36 2.5
22 COOK, MAX EDIF9657 646 655/ 45 L3 D21 W36 L24 W35 2.5
23 WILKINSON, MARSHALL EDIH8979 517 586/ 15 L12 W32 W18 L5 L16 2.0
24 CARPENTER, CONNOR SAIG6627 871 831/107 W34 L2 L25 W22 L8 2.0
25 RICCI, EVAN LYMH7739 594 624/ 27 L7 W40 W24 L4 L18 2.0
26 DANIELS, BEN SAIGJ416 665 663/ 8 L1 W29 L9 L31 W38 2.0
27 PETERSON, DYLAN STBF4660 917 856/129 W38 W37 L6 L11 L9 2.0
28 RIANDA, WILL NBLF2326 696 665/103 W36 L7 W37 L15 L17 2.0
29 KOLODYCHUK, STEPHEN ASTF3596 614 625/ 56 W14 L26 L12 W37 L20 2.0
30 SELIG, LUKAS LARFG814 454 479/ 31 L11 BYE W20 L12 L13 2.0
31 FLYNN, RILEY EDIF2556 592 603/ 42 L8 W41 L11 W26 L19 2.0
32 VAN DE POEL, ALEXANDER ASTF9605 617 584/ 78 L6 L23 W40 L17 W37 2.0
33 TOMBERLIN, DYLAN NOREA285 400 434/ 9 BYE L15 L19 L13 W39 2.0
34 HAN, AMY FHVHK070 548 548/ 20 L24 L16 W39 L20 W41 2.0
35 BENNETT, JONNY LYMHJ459 583 532/ 20 L10 D36 L21 W40 L22 1.5
36 SCHRIPSEMA, MICHAEL LYCF5887 500 409/ 5 L28 D35 L22 W41 L21 1.5
37 WAKLEY, ALICIA ECSFD724 500 445/ 5 W19 L27 L28 L29 L32 1.0
38 RIANDA, MEGAN NBLG2570 564 518/108 L27 L19 W41 L16 L26 1.0
39 PYLES, GRACE SAIG8127 570 487/ 39 L15 L14 L34 BYE L33 1.0
40 NELSON, MICHAEL HSCH2522 700 400/ 4 L18 L25 L32 L35 BYE 1.0
41 KOLMOS, CHRIS BAYFE843 500 400/ 5 L20 L31 L38 L36 L34 0.0
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 rd4 rd5 tot
1 BOTEZ, ALEXANDRA BCXHX598 1500 1561/ 65 W5 W16 W3 W2 W4 5.0
2 BLANKERS, ELI LYCJ8258 1287 1354/166 W6 W9 W4 L1 W7 4.0
3 BLANKERS, ZACK LYCM8382 1458 1456/170 W15 W10 L1 W12 W6 4.0
4 WITECKI, THOMAS LYEJ8805 1568 1536/395 W8 W7 L2 W5 L1 3.0
5 HONCOOP, TERREN LYCL7330 1049 1129/ 84 L1 W14 W8 L4 W10 3.0
6 BROWNELL, DALLIN BURJ2467 903 1040/ 78 L2 W13 W15 W10 L3 3.0
7 ABBOTT, GRAHAM SEDM1257 1180 1173/158 W14 L4 W16 W11 L2 3.0
8 SPITZER, TIM SEDLD963 1086 1089/ 63 L4 W17 L5 W13 W14 3.0
9 GOO, ALBERT BRIAN SQUK3889 1094 1058/108 W17 L2 L12 W16 W11 3.0
10 VANDERVEEN, WILLIAM LYEK4049 1253 1195/173 W12 L3 W11 L6 L5 2.0
11 SIMMONS, CHAZ LYCJ2314 676 789/ 66 W13 W15 L10 L7 L9 2.0
12 HOUGH, JOE SEDLC457 748 780/ 50 L10 BYE W9 L3 L13 2.0
13 NULLE, MATT SHMJ6661 1095 1021/168 L11 L6 W17 L8 W12 2.0
14 BENNETT, JEFFREY LYEK9896 819 801/154 L7 L5 BYE W17 L8 2.0
15 RATHVON, MARK SEDKA089 936 883/ 15 L3 L11 L6 BYE W16 2.0
16 DEBOER, KALVIN LYCJF479 483 473/ 13 BYE L1 L7 L9 L15 1.0
17 DOTSON, JORDAN LYCJ6470 900 400/ 4 L9 L8 L13 L14 BYE 1.0

8.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2007-2008
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/
Jan 7 NWL High School Chess Meet 3, Lynden HS
Jan 12 Whatcom County Championships, Lynden
Jan 14 NWL High School Chess Meet 4, Ferndale HS (& M.S. League Meet)
Feb 2 Chess Jam 2008, K-12, Ferndale
Feb 8-9 HS State Team Championships, at Burlington-Edison HS
Mar 1 JH/MS State Team Championships, Islander MS (Mercer Island)
Mar 8 F.E.S.T. Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Mar 15 2nd Assumption Spring Tournament, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 26 2008 State Elementary Chess Championships, Redmond
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm#Scholastic%20Events
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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2007-11-04T02:37:00.000-08:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #149, November 2, 2007 - - -
Contents:
1. Nov. 5: NWL Speed Bughouse Blast, at Mount Baker HS
2. Nov. 19: Autumn Grand Prix Alpha, at Mount Vernon HS
3. How To Start A Scholastic Chess Club
4. Results: Autumn Grand Prix Kickoff 2007
5. Standings: Autumn Grand Prix
6. Chess Calendar

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1.
SPEED BUGHOUSE BLAST
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5
AT MOUNT BAKER HIGH SCHOOL, DEMING
What: A relaxed, crazy, fun evening of speed chess, with some Bughouse mixed in to keep it lively.
Where: Mount Baker High School cafeteria, Deming. (Cafeteria doors are just behind the flagpole.)
When: Monday evening, November 5, 2007. Site opens at 6:00pm, organized chaos begins at 6:30.
Who: Aimed for 3rd -12th graders, but we're not checking ID.
Why: Because there's more than one way to have fun with this ancient game.
How: See Speed Bughouse site: http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/speed07.html .
Cost: Free. (But bring any chess clock you can!)
Prizes: Hey, we said free. Guaranteed fun, prizes not guaranteed.
Directions: See Speed Bughouse site: http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/speed07.html .

2.
NOVEMBER 19
AUTUMN GRAND PRIX ALPHA
AT MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
ENTER IN ADVANCE
Student chessplayers from 4th*-12th grades of all abilities are invited to attend the NWL Grand Prix tourneys, being held on three Monday evenings this Fall. The 2nd tourney, the Alpha, takes place on Monday, November 19 at the Mount Vernon H.S. cafeteria.
Check-in (for advance entries) and registration (for on-site entries) for the tourney is between 6:00 and 6:10 pm.
Directions to Mount Vernon H.S.: Take the Kincaid exit. Go East up the hill to 11th St. and turn left. Follow 11th until you get to the High School. Follow the road around to the North side of the campus and park. Chess is in the cafeteria. Just look for all the big windows on the ground floor.
Grand Prix Format: - In addition to medals for section winners each evening, the three players who accumulate the most points overall in all three Autumn Grand Prix tourneys will be declared 2007 Prix Champions, and will receive special awards. The Grand Prix formula rewards players who are improving, so don't think you need to be an expert or have a high rating to win the Prix.
At each Grand Prix tourney, players are placed in different playing groups of approximately equal playing ability based on the latest NWSRS ratings. If you are unrated, you're put in a beginning playing section appropriate to your age. All players rated 900 or higher will play in 4-player "Quad" sections, two games, each player getting 45 minutes on the chess clock. The remainder (most) will play in 8-player "Octagonal" sections, three games, with 30 minutes per player (so 60 minutes total) for each game.
All players are required to record their moves and chess clocks will be used. If you're not used to writing down moves, or using a chess clock, don't worry. Instruction will be available on site, and you'll be in a section with fellow rookies.
TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE:
If you think you might attend, do email your entry in advance (by 8pm the eve before the tourney) to ChessEntry@verizon.net. Advance entries pay $2 at the door. On-site entries $4. Email Name, School, Grade, and name of tourney you are entering (Kickoff).
Entry fees cover administrative costs, rating fees, scoresheets and awards. The tourneys are sponsored by the Northwest High School Chess League. Players who complete the evening event will gain a state level rating, or handicap, as computed by the Washington High School Chess Assocation.
USCF and WHSCA tournament rules are in effect, i.e. if you touch a piece, you must move it. Bring a pen or pencil, since you must write down your moves (well, at least until either player has five minutes or less remaining on their clock. At that point both players may quit recording moves.) Scoresheets provided, but bring a chess clock if you have one! It's a no elimination tournament, each player plays two or three games depending on your section, and thus games will be done by 9:45pm each evening (usually earlier).
*So you're younger than 4th grade, and you're dying to play? Well... okay, if you don't mind older competition and can write down your moves.
Registration: 6:00 - 6:10pm
Registration/Check-in closes at 6:10pm
Clocks Start 6:40 or ASAP
Estimated time of conclusion: 9:30pm (final round begins around 8:40)
WSRS rated
Entry fee $2 for entries emailed in advance, $4 on site
Email entries to ChessEntry@verizon.net. For further information contact NWL directors Randy Kaech kaech@verizon.net or Randy Walther RandyWalther@msn.com. Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/pre07.html .

3.
HOW TO START A SCHOLASTIC CHESS CLUB
YES, YOU
Yes, you can do it, it's great for kids, and you don't even have to know how to play chess. In its simplest form, it's as easy as providing a safe place for kids to play. One dad's story is at http://www.chessmaniac.com/2006/02/taking-chess-to-children.php . And here's a little encouragement (with humor) from an Illinois teacher, 'Starting a Scholastic Chess Club', at http://www.rockfordchess.org/clubs/starting.htm . For another perspective, how about 'How a Parent Who Barely Played Chess Did It', at http://www.okschess.org/starting/index.htm .
If you're a high school student (or parent) with no club at your school, you can make it happen. Gather four chessplaying friends from your school, start playing, and consider entering the Northwest High School Chess League. Information at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/nwleague.html or contact the league director at kaech@verizon.net .

4.
AUTUMN GRAND PRIX KICKOFF
OCTOBER 29, 2007
SEHOME H.S. (BELLINGHAM)
DIVISION A
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 DIETZ, STERLING LYEL1695 1682 1697/284 W3 W2 2.0
2 WITECKI, THOMAS LYEJ8805 1614 1604/386 W4 L1 1.0
3 BLANKERS, ZACK LYCM8382 1343 1348/161 L1 W4 1.0
4 ABBOTT, GRAHAM SEDM1257 1156 1141/144 L2 L3 0.0
DIVISION B
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 LESH, ROBYN LYMIA140 1057 1107/ 78 W3 W2 2.0
2 SAYEGH, JAMIE WHMG9562 1049 1051/ 70 W4 L1 1.0
3 CARPENTER, COLTON SAID4173 1021 1027/101 L1 W4 1.0
4 SPITZER, TIM SEDLD963 1080 1023/ 44 L2 L3 0.0
DIVISION C
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 NULLE, MATT SHMJ6661 996 1047/159 W4 W2 2.0
2 ZEHNDER, RILEY SAIE4476 1013 1015/102 W3 L1 1.0
3 EVERTON, SAM MEIG4075 994 991/ 28 L2 W4 1.0
4 CHMELIK, BRIAN KULG2902 991 941/100 L1 L3 0.0
DIVISION D
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 ABBOTT, ALEXANDER FERK2280 947 995/113 W4 W2 2.0
2 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAICE130 919 926/136 W3 L1 1.0
3 ANDERSON, MICHAEL FERJ9880 924 919/105 L2 W4 1.0
4 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAICH798 923 872/140 L1 L3 0.0
DIVISION ONE
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 SMITH, DUSTIN SEDMA158 1200 1345/ 3 W8 W3 W2 3.0
2 SMARTT, KALEB SAIF4368 911 946/ 57 W5 W4 L1 2.0
3 CARPENTER, CONNOR SAIG6627 881 915/ 98 W6 L1 W5 2.0
4 TRACEY, SAMUEL SHMM8388 825 848/ 62 W7 L2 W6 2.0
5 TEFFT-MEEKER, DEVON FHVH5594 787 773/ 75 L2 W7 L3 1.0
6 HAAN, JOSH LYCMJ815 782 771/ 42 L3 W8 L4 1.0
7 EHRENFEUCHTER, JANNIK FERLA516 1100 675/ 3 L4 L5 W8 1.0
8 NGUYEN, RANDY ASTF4775 867 788/ 38 L1 L6 L7 0.0
DIVISION TWO
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 HELLER, BENJAMIN BURKC855 707 787/ 25 W7 W4 W2 3.0
2 KAECH, STONE SKYE6398 657 701/136 W6 W3 L1 2.0
3 LANGE, BRANDON MOVMJ478 643 654/ 14 D5 L2 W6 1.5
4 MORRISSET, ROBBIE HPVE3669 673 675/ 25 W8 L1 HPB 1.5
5 TRAVERS, GABE WHMGH073 663 662/ 28 D3 L6 W7 1.5
6 HOUGH, JOE SEDLC457 744 697/ 33 L2 W5 L3 1.0
7 MENSING, KRIS FERKD129 654 629/ 47 L1 W8 L5 1.0
8 LANTRY, JACOB MSNEH582 646 580/ 39 L4 L7 BYE 1.0
DIVISION THREE
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 WILLIAMS, JUSTIN FHVHJ395 700 1500/ 3 W5 W2 W4 3.0
2 GUNDERSON, MATT BURKB034 1000 1010/ 3 W3 L1 W5 2.0
3 HAN, HENRY HPVED948 634 672/ 15 L2 W4 W6 2.0
4 HEMBREE, STEVEN MOVLG611 629 613/ 13 W6 L3 L1 1.0
5 CARBONE, GUS SHMJF708 900 750/ 3 L1 W6 L2 1.0
6 BARAN, RICKY BURKF857 1000 400/ 3 L4 L5 L3 0.0
DIVISION FOUR
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 WINE, TRISTAN RESDE596 583 698/ 77 W5 W2 W3 3.0
2 BERGER, JAMES SHMJJ090 900 838/ 3 W4 L1 W6 2.0
3 CUMMINGS, EARL BURKA758 1000 733/ 3 W7 W6 L1 2.0
4 ROPER, STAN SEDM2901 1200 756/ 3 L2 W5 W7 2.0
5 LARIVIERE, TIM FHVI7821 800 535/ 3 L1 L4 W8 1.0
6 GROH, JOSHUA MOVMJ827 506 502/ 12 W8 L3 L2 1.0
7 HAN, AMY FHVHK070 560 548/ 15 L3 W8 L4 1.0
8 DEBOER, CALVIN LYCJF479 900 400/ 3 L6 L7 L5 0.0
DIVISION FIVE
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 RINDAL, KOREY BURKJ826 400 503/ 21 W2 W3 W4 3.0
2 HEINTZ, CHANDLER HPVDG775 400 411/ 12 L1 W4 BYE 2.0
3 HEINTZ, JUSTIN HPVFJ578 400 415/ 7 WF L1 W5 2.0
4 KAECH, RICHY SKYBC022 400 400/ 61 W5 L2 L1 1.0
5 HEMBREE, CJ MOVMF451 400 400/ 13 L4 BYE L3 1.0

5.
2007 AUTUMN GRAND PRIX
LEADERS AFTER KICKOFF:
3.0
Korey Rindal
Tristan Wine
Justin Williams
Benjamin Heller
Dustin Smith
2.5
Alexander Abbott
Matt Nulle
Robyn Lesh
Sterling Dietz
2.0
[Eleven players]

6.
NW WA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2007-2008
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/
Nov 5 Speed Bughouse Blast, Mount Baker HS, Deming
Nov 19 NWL Autumn Grand Prix Alpha, Mount Vernon HS
Nov 26 NWL Autumn Grand Prix Beta, Lynden Christian
Dec 3 NWL High School Chess Meet 1, Burlington-Edison HS
Dec 8 HS and JH Mini Team Championships, at Mountlake Terrace HS
Dec 15 Skagit Chessfest, K-12, Sedro-Woolley
Dec 17 NWL High School Chess Meet 2, Sedro-Woolley HS
Jan 7 NWL High School Chess Meet 3, Lynden HS (& M.S. Meet 1)
Jan 12 Whatcom County Championships, Lynden
Jan 14 NWL High School Chess Meet 4, Ferndale HS (& M.S. Meet 2)
Feb 2 Chess Jam 2008, K-12, Ferndale
Feb 8-9 HS State Team Championships, at Issaquah HS
Mar 1 JH/MS State Team Championships, Islander MS (Mercer Island)
Mar 8 F.E.S.T. Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Mar 15 2nd Assumption Spring Tournament, K-8, Bellingham
Apr 26 2008 State Elementary Chess Championships, Redmond
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm#Scholastic%20Events
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html
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2007-10-25T06:51:00.000-07:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #148, October 21, 2007 - - -

Contents:
1. Oct. 29: Autumn Grand Prix Kickoff, Bellingham *ENTER IN ADVANCE*
2. Nov. 5: NWL Speed Bughouse Blast
3. Yes you can: Start a Chess Club at Your Child's School
4. US Chess League: Seattle in 2nd
5. Chess Calendar -- Updated

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1.
NEXT MONDAY, OCTOBER 29
AUTUMN GRAND PRIX KICKOFF
AT SEHOME HIGH CAFETERIA, BELLINGHAM
ENTER IN ADVANCE
Student chessplayers from 4th*-12th grades of all abilities are invited to attend the NWL Autumn Grand Prix 2007, being held on three Monday evenings this Fall. The Kickoff is coming quick, on Monday, October 29 at the Sehome H.S. cafeteria.
Check-in (for advance entries) and registration (for on-site entries) for the tourney is between 6:00 and 6:10 pm.

Grand Prix Format: - In addition to medals for section winners each evening, the three players who accumulate the most points overall in all three Autumn Grand Prix tourneys will be declared 2007 Prix Champions, and will receive special awards. The Grand Prix formula rewards players who are improving, so don't think you need to be an expert or have a high rating to win the Prix.

At each Grand Prix tourney, players are placed in different playing groups of approximately equal playing ability based on the latest NWSRS ratings. If you are unrated, you're put in a beginning playing section appropriate to your age. All players rated 900 or higher will play in 4-player "Quad" sections, two games, each player getting 45 minutes on the chess clock. The remainder (most) will play in 8-player "Octagonal" sections, three games, with 30 minutes per player (so 60 minutes total) for each game.

All players are required to record their moves and chess clocks will be used. If you're not used to writing down moves, or using a chess clock, don't worry. Instruction will be available on site, and you'll be in a section with fellow rookies.

TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE:
If you think you might attend, do email your entry in advance (by 8pm the eve before the tourney) to ChessEntry@verizon.net. Advance entries pay $2 at the door. On-site entries $4. Email Name, School, Grade, and name of tourney you are entering (Kickoff).

Entry fees cover administrative costs, rating fees, scoresheets and awards. The tourneys are sponsored by the Northwest High School Chess League. Players who complete the evening event will gain a state level rating, or handicap, as computed by the Washington High School Chess Assocation.

USCF and WHSCA tournament rules are in effect, i.e. if you touch a piece, you must move it. Bring a pen or pencil, since you must write down your moves (well, at least until either player has five minutes or less remaining on their clock. At that point both players may quit recording moves.) Scoresheets provided, but bring a chess clock if you have one! It's a no elimination tournament, each player plays two or three games depending on your section, and thus games will be done by 9:45pm each evening (usually earlier).
*So you're younger than 4th grade, and you're dying to play? Well... okay, if you don't mind older competition and can write down your moves.

Registration: 6:00 - 6:10pm
Registration/Check-in closes at 6:10pm
Clocks Start 6:40 or ASAP
Estimated time of conclusion: 9:30pm (final round begins around 8:40)
WSRS rated
Entry fee $2 for entries emailed in advance, $4 on site
Email entries to ChessEntry@verizon.net. For further information contact NWL directors Randy Kaech kaech@verizon.net or Randy Walther RandyWalther@msn.com. Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/pre07.html .

2.
SPEED BUGHOUSE BLAST
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5
AT MOUNT BAKER HIGH SCHOOL, DEMING
What: A relaxed, crazy, fun evening of speed chess, with some Bughouse mixed in to keep it lively.
Where: Mount Baker High School cafeteria, Deming. (Cafeteria doors are just behind the flagpole.)
When: Monday evening, November 5, 2007. Site opens at 6:00pm, organized chaos begins at 6:30.
Who: Aimed for 3rd -12th graders, but we're not checking ID.
Why: Because there's more than one way to have fun with this ancient game.
How: See Speed Bughouse site: http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/speed07.html .
Cost: Free. (But bring any chess clock you can!)
Prizes: Hey, we said free. Guaranteed fun, prizes not guaranteed.
Directions: See Speed Bughouse site: http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/speed07.html .

3.
HEY PARENTS-
YOU CAN'T PLAY CHESS?
NO PROBLEM
START A CHESS CLUB AT YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL
Yes, you can do it, it's great for kids, and you don't even have to know how to play chess. In its simplest form, it's as easy as providing a safe place for kids to play. One dad's story is at http://www.chessmaniac.com/2006/02/taking-chess-to-children.php . And here's a little encouragement (with humor) from an Illinois teacher, 'Starting a Scholastic Chess Club', at http://www.rockfordchess.org/clubs/starting.htm . For another perspective, how about 'How a Parent Who Barely Played Chess Did It', at http://www.okschess.org/starting/index.htm .
If you're a high school student (or parent) with no club at your school, you can make it happen. Gather four chessplaying friends from your school, start playing, and consider entering the Northwest High School Chess League. Information at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/nwleague.html or contact the league director at kaech@verizon.net .

4.
US CHESS LEAGUE APPROACHES PLAYOFFS
SEATTLE SLUGGERS 2nd
IN WESTERN DIVISION
With two weeks remaining in the U.S. Chess League regular season, our Seattle Sluggers are holding on to second place in the West. They have to make it past the San Francisco Mechanics (this Monday) and the Miami Sharks to make the playoffs. Go Sluggers!
USCL website - replay the games: http://www.uschessleague.com/games1.html
Seattle Sluggers Blog: http://seattlesluggers.blogspot.com/
Watch games live at Internet Chess Club: http://www.chessclub.com/

5.
SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR
2007-2008 UPDATED
Details for events below at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/
Oct 29 NWL Autumn Grand Prix Kickoff, Sehome HS, Bellingham
Nov 5 Speed Bughouse Blast, Mount Baker HS, Deming
Nov 19 NWL Autumn Grand Prix 2, Mount Vernon HS
Nov 26 NWL Autumn Grand Prix 3, Lynden Christian
Dec 3 NWL High School Chess Meet 1, Burlington-Edison HS
Dec 8 HS and JH Mini Team Championships, at Mountlake Terrace HS
Dec 15 Skagit Chessfest, K-12, Sedro-Woolley
Dec 17 NWL High School Chess Meet 2, Sedro-Woolley HS
Jan 7 NWL High School Chess Meet 3, Lynden HS
Jan 12 Whatcom County Championships, Lynden
Jan 14 NWL High School Chess Meet 4, Ferndale HS
Feb 2 Chess Jam 2008, K-12, Ferndale
Feb 8-9 HS State Team Championships, at Issaquah HS
Mar 1 JH/MS State Team Championships, Islander MS (Mercer Island)
Mar 8 F.E.S.T. Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament, K-6, Ferndale
Apr 26 2008 State Elementary Chess Championships, Redmond

For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm#Scholastic%20Events
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html

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Chess Memo 147

2007-09-09T01:35:00.000-07:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #147, September 9, 2007 - - -
Contents:
1. Results: Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix
2. HSC Endgame Leaderboard
3. US Chess League Underway
4. Yes you can: Start a Chess Club at Your Child's School
5. Locals make State Top Ten Rankings
6. Chess Calendar

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1.
HOT SUMMER CHESS GRAND PRIX
CONCLUDED AUGUST 21

Of the four leaders tied for first the morning of August 21, Alexander Abbott of Ferndale pulled away from the crowd that evening by going undefeated, thereby taking clear first in the 2007 Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix, which consisted of four chess tournaments scattered throughout the summer at the Bellingham Public Library. Congratulations to Alex and all of the players!

GRAND PRIX FINAL STANDINGS
9.0
1st: Alexander Abbott
7.5
2nd: Julie Rogers
3rd: Samuel Tracey
4th: Hayden Anderson
5th: Edward Han
7.0
Baker McQuaide
6.5
Kris Mensing
Joe Hough
Justin Rogers
Stone Kaech
Thomas Witecki

HOT SUMMER CHESS IV
BELLINGHAM, WA
AUGUST 21, 2007

Division A
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 WITECKI, THOMAS ASTJ8805 1609 1614/384 W3 W2 2.0
2 STEWARDSON, PAUL LYCH4704 1124 1160/ 86 W4 L1 1.0
3 BROWN, KENNETH LLLF4291 1158 1166/102 L1 D4 0.5
4 BLANKERS, ZACK LYCM8382 1385 1343/159 L2 D3 0.5
Division B
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 RONSON, ANDREW ASTI6812 1031 1061/187 W3 D2 1.5
2 LESH, ROBIN LYMIA140 1029 1057/ 76 W4 D1 1.5
3 SYMONDS, CALOB LYMH4003 1086 1053/100 L1 D4 0.5
4 ZEHNDER, RILEY BHOE4476 1037 1013/100 L2 D3 0.5
Division C
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 CHMELIK, BRIAN GENG2902 959 991/ 98 W3 D2 1.5
2 EVERTON, SAM MEIG4075 966 994/ 26 W4 D1 1.5
3 HOWARD-SNYDER, PETER SAICH798 968 968/133 L1 W4 1.0
4 HOWARD-SNYDER, WILLIAM SAICE130 1005 948/129 L2 L3 0.0
Division 1
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 ABBOTT, ALEXANDER FERK2280 880 947/111 W4 W3 W2 3.0
2 VELDHUISEN, TY COLCH107 799 839/ 37 W6 W5 L1 2.0
3 ROGERS, JUSTIN RESFH243 769 782/ 60 BYE L1 W7 2.0
4 TRACEY, SAMUEL SHMM8388 819 825/ 59 L1 W6 D5 1.5
5 ROGERS, JULIE WHMHG022 838 830/ 56 W7 L2 D4 1.5
6 WITECKI, IAN ASTF9565 829 769/154 L2 L4 BYE 1.0
7 LENDERMAN, TAYLOR NORD3718 811 749/ 46 L5 BYE L3 1.0
Division 2
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 SUMMIT, GROVER SEDMA159 1200 1146/ 3 W7 W4 W2 3.0
2 HOUGH, JOE SEDLC457 699 744/ 30 W6 W3 L1 2.0
3 MENSING, KRIS FERKD129 627 654/ 44 W5 L2 W8 2.0
4 ANDERSON, HAYDEN COLGE885 674 679/ 41 W8 L1 D5 1.5
5 MORRISSET, ROBBIE HPVE3669 679 673/ 23 L3 W6 D4 1.5
6 WENDLING, JACK ASTDG787 648 625/ 37 L2 L5 W7 1.0
7 GEISLEMAN, DOUG WHMGZ434 663 605/ 33 L1 D8 L6 0.5
8 HAGEDORN, DAVIS LYCHA506 700 400/ 3 L4 D7 L3 0.5
Division 3
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 KAECH, STONE SKYE6398 614 657/133 D5 W7 W2 2.5
2 HAN, EDWARD CEEEG416 557 593/ 24 W6 W3 L1 2.0
3 WINE, TRISTAN RESDE596 555 583/ 74 W4 L2 W7 2.0
4 MCQUAIDE, BAKER COLD4882 491 522/ 21 L3 W8 W6 2.0
5 HAN, LAWRENCE CEEF3305 533 527/ 23 D1 L6 W8 1.5
6 VANDEPOEL, ALEXANDER ASTF5976 496 477/ 33 L2 W5 L4 1.0
7 HARLE, NIKHIL CDRCJ930 553 515/ 11 W8 L1 L3 1.0
8 KAECH, RICHY SKYBC022 400 400/ 58 L7 L4 L5 0.0

2.
HOT SUMMER CHESS GRAND PRIX
FINAL ENDGAME LEADERBOARD

A grand total of seven players won the "forced win" single pawn endgame and received the free T-shirt:

Adam Dunlap (twice)
Austin Jennings
Zack Blankers
Tim Spitzer
Peter Howard-Snyder
Calob Symonds
Kenneth Brown
...and about 32 attempts ended in a draw.

3.
US CHESS LEAGUE HAS BEGUN
ROOT ON YOUR SEATTLE SLUGGERS

The U.S. Chess League has begun its 2007 season, and after two weeks of action our Seattle Sluggers are on track to make it back into the playoffs, after soundly thumping the Miami Sharks 3.5 to 0.5 in Round 2. They hope to keep the winning momentum in their match against the Tennessee Tempo this Wednesday September 12. Go Mariners! Go Seahawks! Go Sluggers!

USCL website - replay the games: http://www.uschessleague.com/games1.html
Seattle Sluggers Blog: http://seattlesluggers.blogspot.com/
Watch games live at Internet Chess Club: http://www.chessclub.com/

4.
START A CHESS CLUB AT YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL.
SURE YOU CAN.

Yes, you can do it, it's great for kids, and you don't even have to know how to play chess. In its simplest form, it's as easy as providing a safe place for kids to play. One dad's story is at http://www.chessmaniac.com/2006/02/taking-chess-to-children.php . And here's a little encouragement (with humor) from an Illinois teacher, 'Starting a Scholastic Chess Club', at http://www.rockfordchess.org/clubs/starting.htm . For another perspective, how about 'How a Parent Who Barely Played Chess Did It', at http://www.okschess.org/starting/index.htm .
If you're a high school student (or parent) with no club at your school, you can make it happen. Gather four chessplaying friends from your school, start playing, and consider entering the Northwest High School Chess League. Information at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/nwleague.html or contact the league director at kaech@verizon.net .

5.
LOCAL PLAYERS MAKE TOP TEN IN STATE

Congratulations to the following players, who are ranked among the Top Ten in their grade in Washington State.

Grade 12: Zack Blankers, Lynden Christian
Grade 11: Sterling Dietz, Lynden
Grade 9: Thomas Witecki, Assumption
Eli Blankers, Lynden Christian
Grade 8: Ben Kurtis, Assumption

You can peruse the full list at http://www.whsca.org/topten2007.html .

6.
SCHOLASTIC CHESS CALENDAR 2007-2008

Many dates and locations are not finalized yet, but here's what's shaping up:

Oct 29 NWL Autumn Grand Prix 1
Nov 19 NWL Autumn Grand Prix 2
Nov 26 NWL Autumn Grand Prix 3
Dec 3 NWL High School Chess Meet 1
Dec 8 HS and JH Mini Team Championships, at Mountlake Terrace HS
Dec 17 NWL High School Chess Meet 2
Jan 7 NWL High School Chess Meet 3
Jan 12 (or 19): Whatcom County Championships, Lynden
Jan 14 NWL High School Chess Meet 4
Feb 2 Chess Jam 2008, Ferndale
Feb 8-9 HS State Team Championships, at Issaquah HS
Mar 1 JH/MS State Team Championships, Islander MS (Mercer Island)
~~~ ~~ F.E.S.T. Ferndale Elementary Spring Tournament (details TBA)
Mar ~~ (Assumption School [Bellingham] had a successful K-8 tourney last year)
Apr 26 2008 State Elementary Chess Championships, Redmond

Details as they arrive will be posted at the NW WA Scholastic Chess website:
http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/
For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm#Scholastic%20Events
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.

And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html

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Chess Memo 146

2007-08-15T01:13:00.000-07:00

- - - Northwest Washington Scholastic Chess Ememo #146, August 10, 2007 - - -

Contents:
1. Aug. 21: Hot Summer Chess IV, Bellingham
2. Results: HSC III
3. Grand Prix Standings, going into the Finals!
4. HSC Endgame Leaderboard
5. Chess Calendars

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1.
HOT SUMMER CHESS GRAND PRIX CONCLUDES
AUGUST 21
BELLINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
TROPHIES AND T-SHIRT PRIZES

Where: Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Ave, Bellingham.
What time: Registration is from 6:00 - 6:10pm each evening.
What: 1.Chess learning, and 2.Chess playing.

Two Sections this Summer:
Beginner Section: - For those who don't know how to play chess (and beginners), we'll teach you how to play. Then we'll play casual practice games.
Tourney Section: For those who know how to play, want to compete in a tournament, and are able to write down their moves, we have the traditional four rated Grand Prix tournaments. (Just graduated HS seniors welcome.)

The Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix 2007 series of tournaments will be held June 26, July 17, August 7 and August 21 at the Bellingham Public Library, downstairs in the meeting room. These events are free and open to K-12th grade players of all abilities, beginner to experienced, so bring a friend!
Cost? The Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix events are offered free. We will have a donation jar present at check-in to help cover the expenses of NWSRS rating fees, trophies, scoresheets and other supplies. Suggested donation is $2 per player per tourney.

Grand Prix Tourney Section: Players are placed in different playing groups of approximately equal playing ability based on grade and the latest NWSRS ratings. Players rated 900 or higher will play in 4-player "Quad" sections, two games, each player getting 45 minutes on the chess clock. The remainder (most) will play in either 4-player Round Robin sections or 8-player "Octagonal" sections. These feature three games, no elimination, with 30 minutes per player on the clock.

Win the Grand Prix!
In addition to small prizes for tourney section winners each evening, the top five players who accumulate the most points overall in all four Hot Summer Chess tourneys will be declared Hot Summer Chess Grand Prix Champions, and will receive trophies! The Grand Prix formula rewards players who are improving, so you could win if you put your mind to it! The current, updated NWSRS ratings will be used in each Hot Summer Chess tourney.

Schedule for each HSC Grand Prix:
6:00 pm - Registration opens, help with setup please, thank you!
Registration closes at 6:10 pm sharp
Beginners Class - 6:15 in small conference room
GP Round 1 - 6:35 pm or asap
GP Round 2 - 7:40 pm or asap (Round 2 at 8:00 for Quad sections)
GP Round 3 - 8:45 pm or asap
Help with room takedown, thank you!

High Score Endgame Contest:
Last year only two players the entire summer were able to execute the three piece forced win endgame position. So, this summer we have chess T-shirt prizes to the first six players who can produce checkmate. Three T-shirts left! (Only one T-shirt per player.)

Don't be late:
In order to get the tournament going promptly, and concluded on time, registration will close at 6:10 sharp. Or, if there's a line, as soon as the line ends after 6:10. So please don't be late, as the sectional format is not conducive to late entries, and we'd have to turn you away. Thanks!
More details at http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/grandprix07.html .

2.
HOT SUMMER CHESS III
AUGUST 7, 2007
BELLINGHAM, WA

DIVISION A
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 WITECKI, THOMAS ASTJ8805 1602 1609/382 W4 W2 2.0
2 BLANKERS, ZACK LYCM8382 1385 1385/157 W3 L1 1.0
3 BROWN, KENNETH LLLF4291 1168 1158/100 L2 W4 1.0
4 MILKE, JOSHUA BCXJX327 900 400/ 2 L1 L3 0.0
DIVISION B
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 LESH, ROBIN LYMIA140 958 1029/ 74 W4 W2 2.0
2 SYMONDS, CALOB LYMH4003 1090 1086/ 98 W3 L1 1.0
3 SPITZER, TIM SEDLD963 1085 1080/ 42 L2 W4 1.0
4 RONSON, ANDREW ASTI6812 1086 1031/185 L1 L3 0.0
DIVISION C
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 tot
1 CHMELIK, BRIAN GENG2902 901 959/ 96 W3 W2 2.0
2 ANDERSON, MICHAEL VSTJ9880 930 924/103 W4 L1 1.0
3 ABBOTT, ALEXANDER FERK2280 877 880/108 L1 W4 1.0
4 WITECKI, IAN ASTF9565 885 829/152 L2 L3 0.0
DIVISION ONE
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 ROGERS, JULIE WHMHG022 771 838/ 53 W5 W2 W3 3.0
2 ROGERS, JUSTIN RESFH243 731 769/ 58 W4 L1 W6 2.0
3 VELDHUISEN, TY COLCH107 787 799/ 34 W7 W6 L1 2.0
4 TRACEY, SAMUEL SHMM8388 831 819/ 56 L2 W5 W7 2.0
5 MILKE, CALEB BCXHX433 700 400/ 2 L1 L4 BYE 1.0
6 LANTRY, JACOB MSNEH582 694 646/ 37 BYE L3 L2 1.0
7 MORRISSET, ROBBIE HPVE3669 728 679/ 20 L3 BYE L4 1.0
DIVISION TWO
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 HOUGH, JOE SEDLC457 631 699/ 27 W4 W3 D2 2.5
2 ANDERSON, HAYDEN COLGE885 608 674/ 38 W6 W5 D1 2.5
3 WENDLING, JACK ASTDG787 630 648/ 34 W7 L1 W6 2.0
4 MENSING, KRIS FERKD129 594 627/ 41 L1 W7 W5 2.0
5 KAECH, STONE SKYE6398 659 614/130 W8 L2 L4 1.0
6 WINE, TRISTAN RESDE596 579 555/ 71 L2 W8 L3 1.0
7 MCQUAIDE, BAKER COLD4882 542 491/ 18 L3 L4 D8 0.5
8 SLOTEMAKER, DAVID HORIA828 599 482/ 8 L5 L6 D7 0.5
DIVISION THREE
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 GEISLEMAN, DOUG MISGZ434 537 663/ 9 W5 W2 W3 3.0
2 KURRONEN, DAVID BPRFR008 500 674/ 3 W4 L1 W7 2.0
3 FISHER, GREG FERK5283 515 541/ 50 W7 W6 L1 2.0
4 HARLE, NIKHIL CDRCJ930 520 553/ 8 L2 W5 W6 2.0
5 KURRONEN, ERIC TROEW100 400 404/ 3 L1 L4 W8 1.0
6 BILSON, RANDALL RESEA989 400 400/ 3 W8 L3 L4 1.0
7 RIO, LUKE GENFF707 500 400/ 3 L3 W8 L2 1.0
8 KAECH, RICHY SKYBC022 497 400/ 55 L6 L7 L5 0.0
DIVISION FOUR
pos last name first id numb start end/#gms rd1 rd2 rd3 tot
1 HAN, EDWARD CEEEG416 477 557/ 21 W8 W6 W3 3.0
2 HAN, LAWRENCE CEEF3305 491 533/ 20 W7 D3 W6 2.5
3 ANDERSON, BETHANY SKYH3355 400 427/ 33 W4 D2 L1 1.5
4 CARTER, CASEY GENCF848 400 400/ 2 L3 D5 BYE 1.5
5 BILSON, ZACH RESDJ091 400 400/ 3 L6 D4 W7 1.5
6 LESH, LAINEY WHCEI034 410 400/ 26 W5 L1 L2 1.0
7 CARTER, AARON GENCA746 400 400/ 2 L2 WF L5 1.0
8 WEST, VICTORIA CARB2939 400 400/ 1 L1 LF U 0.0

3.
HOT SUMMER CHESS GRAND PRIX 2007
After III, going into the final HSC on August 21,
HERE ARE THE LEADERS:

6.0
Julie Rogers
Hayden Anderson
Samuel Tracey
Alexander Abbott
5.5
Edward Han
Doug Geisleman
5.0
Nikhil Harle
Baker McQuaide
Jack Wendling
Michael Anderson
4.5
Kris Mensing
Robbie Morrisset
Joe Hough
Justin Rogers
Zack Blankers
4.0
Greg Fisher
Stone Kaech
Devon Tefft-Meeker
Adam Dunlap
Sam Everton
Austin Jennings
Tim Spitzer
Robin Lesh
Thomas Witecki
3.5
Lawrence Han
Calob Symonds

4.
HOT SUMMER CHESS GRAND PRIX
ENDGAME LEADERBOARD

Thus far only four players have won the "forced win" pawn endgame and received the free T-shirt:
Adam Dunlap (twice)
Austin Jennings
Zack Blankers
Tim Spitzer.
...and about a 22 attempts ended in a draw.

5.
CHESS CALENDAR
2007 NW WA TOURNEYS:

Aug 21: Hot Summer Chess Lessons & Grand Prix 2007, K-12, Bellingham
http://mysite.verizon.net/kaech/grandprix07.html

For scholastic tournament information beyond NW Washington, consult the two authoritative sources:
WHSCA (and OSCF) Scholastic Calendar: http://www.whsca.org/calendar.html
Northwest Chess Magazine: http://www.nwchess.com/calendar/index.htm#Scholastic%20Events
They both announce scholastic events throughout Washington and Oregon.
And for all the scholastic tourneys just across the border:
BC Junior Chess Calendar http://www.bjdy.com/juniorchess/events.html

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