Chess Blitz Tournament Results Are Here! 🏆

 

What a night! Our International Chess Day Blitz tournament brought 14 aggressive players together for some seriously intense 5-minute games, and the competition was nothing short of electrifying.

🎉 Congratulations to Emerson Schwartz, who claimed the top spot with an impressive 4.5 out of 5 points. Emerson credited his countless hours of online games for his success, and it showed! His path to victory included wins over Lee, Deon, Ken, and Andrew, along with a hard-fought draw with Matt. Truly an outstanding performance!


💪 A big welcome back to Ken Erickson, who returned to club activities and tied with Travis for second place, both scoring 4 points each. It’s great to see such a strong comeback in our club!

👏 Special recognition goes out to Alec Dorenkamp for jumping into the tournament at his very first meeting and scoring an impressive 3 points. We’re excited to have you as part of the club!

This tournament proved once again how the competitive spirit and enthusiasm of the Chess Club continue to grow. Every player brought their best, making it a night to remember.

🔜 Looking forward to next week? Join us on Monday for open play, where casual games and learning opportunities will be the focus. It’s the perfect chance for newcomers to step in and see what the club is all about.

📅 Mark your calendar and come ready to play—we can’t wait to welcome you to our community! ♟


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