Heart of the Game Tournament: Final Results & Thank You!


As February draws to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the Heart of the Game tournament. This month’s event was truly special, with a wonderful mix of familiar faces and new members all coming together to celebrate the love of chess.

Final Results

We had a fantastic turnout, with 19 players participating throughout the tournament, including several we haven’t seen in a while and several new competitors. Congratulations to Ken and Eric, who both finished strong with 5 points—Eric clinched a memorable win over Ken in the final round! Marty and Deon both ended with 4 points, while Anakin closed out the tournament with 3.

A special shout-out to Carlie, who earned our "rising star" award this month by improving her rating by an impressive 124 points over the last three months. Well done, Carlie!

Thank you to each and every participant for your enthusiasm and sportsmanship—it’s your presence and energy that make our club so vibrant and welcoming.

What’s Next: Open House & Friendly Games

As we wrap up our tournament this month, we invite everyone to join us next week for an open house and a relaxing evening of casual chess. It’s the perfect way to unwind, connect with other members, and enjoy the game with no pressure—just pure chess fun as February comes to a close.

We hope to see returning and new faces alike! Thank you again for making the Heart of the Game tournament a success.












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