First Tournament of the year

Oct 22 Metcalf Jr Hugh in Burnsville.
Both Samuel and Caleb are scheduled to receive medals at the next tournament they attend.

Interesting problem

Here's an interesting problem with only a few pieces. Black is moving down, getting ready to queen several pawns.White is to prevent Black from winning.
White's turn.

Fun test

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Let me know your rating. If you don't finish today you can finish some other day.
Click here elometer.net

Tournament results

Elementary (4-6)
---------- W L D
Michael P. 4 0 1
Bryn P. .. 2 3 0
Primary (K-3)
Caleb H. . 3 2 0
Samuel H.. 4 1 0
Totals . .13 6 1 Outstanding!

Michael received the 2nd place trophy. Samuel received a medal for his outstanding performance. Caleb earned his bronze medal, and Samuel earned his silver.

Dayton Home School Chess players excel at tournament

Elementary (4-6)
---------- W L D
Michael P. 4 1 0
Bryn P. .. 2 3 0
Primary (K-3)
Caleb H. . 2 0 3
Samuel H.. 3 1 1
Totals . .11 5 4 Outstanding!

Michael received a medal for his outstanding performance. Caleb received the novice trophy.
Samuel and Caleb had to play each other in the final round! It was a draw!

PICTURES
Caleb with trophy
Michael Perry is ready for the next round

Feb 6 Tournament Results

    Congratulations to Samuel and Caleb Heinemann. Samuel brought home the second place trophy with a record of 4-1. He also was awarded his bronze medal for having won 10 games in tournament competition.
    Caleb was 3-1 going into the last round and finished in 9th out of 30 players. He was the top 1st grader in the section.

Samuel with his trophy

Caleb deep in thought

Tournament Results from Jan 9

Congrats to Michael Perry who once again finished with 4 wins and only loss - and that was to the player who won the tournament. Michael had proven that he can consistently beat even the better 5th and 6th graders. Michael brought home the 5th place trophy?

What's the secret of his success? He works hard at it, but it's not work to him - it's fun. You've got  to love what you do to get really good at something. So find something you love to do and then work hard at it to become really good at it.

Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,