Congratulations to Simon Klancher who earned his silver medal at the State Tournament.
Name..W L D Chg Old New
Simon 2 5 0 -18 604 586
Monday, March 25, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Explanation of why Anna Ushenina resigned
Today we were looking at a game between Irina Krush of the U.S. (White) and Women's World champion Anna Ushenina of the Ukraine (Black). Black resigned in this position a few days ago, and we wondered why she didn't try Qf7.
She could have tried, but Irina would have won by playing:
42. Qxg8+ Qxg8
43. Nxf6+ Kh8
44. Rxg8#
This mate with the rook and knight is a common checkmate called the Arabian mate. Get that pattern in your head. Isn't it nice the way the knight guards both the rook and the escape square while the rook guards the two dark squares.
42. Qxg8+ Qxg8
43. Nxf6+ Kh8
44. Rxg8#
This mate with the rook and knight is a common checkmate called the Arabian mate. Get that pattern in your head. Isn't it nice the way the knight guards both the rook and the escape square while the rook guards the two dark squares.
Tournament for those interested on March 23-24 ( Sat.-Sun.)
Everyone plays 7 rounds (games) against children in your own age group (K-3) or (4-6).
It's the State Championship - but don't be afraid - it's actually easier than most tournaments. There will be some super-good players and some beginners. You always play someone with the same record as you, so if you lose your first three games, you'll be playing someone else who lost their first three games. So by the 3rd round you've got a good chance at winning or losing.
Show up before 8:00 on Saturday to register. You can find more information at www.schoolchess.org
Questions - call me, Bill Heinemann, at 451-8412
Also, if anyone is interested in getting a chess set like the ones we use - pieces with extra queens, board, and case with zipper, handles, and sleeve for board - let me know. $10
Everyone plays 7 rounds (games) against children in your own age group (K-3) or (4-6).
It's the State Championship - but don't be afraid - it's actually easier than most tournaments. There will be some super-good players and some beginners. You always play someone with the same record as you, so if you lose your first three games, you'll be playing someone else who lost their first three games. So by the 3rd round you've got a good chance at winning or losing.
Show up before 8:00 on Saturday to register. You can find more information at www.schoolchess.org
Questions - call me, Bill Heinemann, at 451-8412
Also, if anyone is interested in getting a chess set like the ones we use - pieces with extra queens, board, and case with zipper, handles, and sleeve for board - let me know. $10
| Last Name | First Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hassing | Connor | 726 |
| Klancher | Simon | 604 |
| Mens | Isabella | 578 |
| Engleson | Tate | 558 |
| Iyer | Arush | 536 |
| Chowdhury | Shiraj | 255 |
| Geschwill | Jared | 223 |
| Hansen | Max | 203 |
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