Solutions to Last Worksheet

Each problem has only the solution shown, so if you had a different answer, check again to see why it's not a forced checkmate in two moves.
#1. 1. Ng5+ Kg8 (or Kh8) 2. Rd8#
#2. 1. Qb8+ Qc8 2. Qxc8#
#3. 1. Rh8+ Bxh8 2. Qxh8#
#4. 1. Qxh7+ Kxf6 2. Qh6#
#5. 1. Rg8+ Kxg8 2. Qg7# (or Qh8#)
#6. 1. Rf8+ Rxf8 2. Ng7#

#7. 1. Nxh7+ Nxh7 2. Ng6#
#8. 1. Qd8+ Bxd8 2. Re8#
#9. 1. Qxg6 Kh8 2. Bxf6# (or 1. ... Bg7 2. Qxg7#)

End of Session Ratings and Progress Charts

Congratulations to Kartik and Lennox who solved all nine problems! Gage missed only one.
The way I rated the test was to start with 100 and add 100 points for each correct solution. Then I pretended you got two draws against someone with that rating. So the higher your rating the higher your score needed to be to gain points.
SEE PREVIOUS POST for upcoming tournaments!
Name     Rate # Chg
Kartik  986 9 =
Hale 897 7 -4
Gage 761 8 +12
Lennox    757 9 +20
Everett   715 4 -20
Bharath   710 3 -24
Thomas L  601 4 -8
Isaac 583 3 -16
Suhaas    568 7 +16
Michael   567 6 +20
Tapio     539 1 -30
Sawyer    427
Aishwarya 411 3 +2
Zachary   371 5 +18
Dennis    345 0 -18
Raiyan    341 3 +2
Anvith    282 0 -16
Thomas H  246 1 -4
Jackson   225 1 =
William C 190 4 +26
Isabel    143
William H 139 1 +8
Rigo      125 0 -2
Amir 100
PROGRESS CHARTS
Here are some progress charts - read from right to left to see your progress.
First New students

Now previous students under 600

Now previous students over 600

Winter Schedule and Ratings

TEAM COMPETITION
Although the next session does not start until Feb 9, there are 3 tournaments between now and then.
In the meantime keep your eye on this blog for news.

Jan 6 at Metcalf we have a team competition. The top 5 will play in the team section,. Others will play in the individual section. Anyone who does not attend Salem Hills or Atheneum cannot play as part of the team.
Jan 20 Metcalf Regular K-3/4-6 or get a partner and play doublebug chess.
Feb 3 Zachary Lane Regular K-3/4-6 or get a partner (mom, grandpa, uncle, friend) and play doubles

LESSON
Today we went over the discovered attack worksheet, learned the Pirc Defense and did a two-move checkmate worksheet. No one solved all 4 problems correctly.

RATINGS

Name	8-Dec
Kartik	996
Hale	863
Everett	752
Gage	740
Lennox	721
Bharath	717
Thomas L	615
Isaac	606
Tapio	580
Suhaas	572
Michael	560
Sawyer	427
Aishwarya	355
Raiyan	353
Zachary	353
Dennis	327
Anvith	306
Thomas H	247
Jackson	207
William C	157
Isabel	143
Rigo	138
William H	126

Tournament Results

Congratulations to Anvith who earned his bronze medal and to Gage who took home the third place trophy! Gage is now tied with Everett at 752. Congratualtions also to Hale who led his Dakota Hills Team to winning the first place team trophy.

Gr Name    W  L D Bef Aft Chg 
 2 Anvith  2  3 0 293 301  +8
 3 Gage    4  1 0 739 752 +13 
 4 Michael 1  4 0 544 503 -41
 6 Hale    3  2 0 892 871 -21
   Total  10 10 0         -41

Tournament Tomorrow!

PUT THESE ON THE CALENDAR!
Dec 2 Metcalf in Burnsville grade level - lots of trophies
Jan 6 Metcalf - Team of 5 needed to participate in the team section
Jan 20 Metcalf (Double bug section will draw a lot of the top-notch players
Feb 3 Zachary Lane in Plymouth Doubles play with your Dad, Aunt, Grandpa or friend
Feb 17 Metcalf StateWide grade level 3+ per team -  let's have a big turnout
Mar 10 Metcalf Middle School Championship 4+ for a team
Apr 14-15 Breck in Golden Valley - the Ultimate Chess Tournament for K-6 in MN