More awards for the chess team.
The fourth grade team finished in a tie for first place, and wound up in 2nd place on tie-breakers.
Name 1 2 3 4 5 Pts Bef Aft Chg Awards
Kunal W L W L W 3 545 574 +29
Rishik W W L W W 4 996 996 0 Honorable Mention, Gold Medal
Nivrit W W L W W 4 699 752 +53 Honorable Mention
Anvith W W W W L 4 970 1006 +36 2nd place
Ashwin W W L W L 3 767 776 +9 Novice Trophy
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Friday, December 6, 2019
Tournament Dec 7
Tournament
WHEN: Saturday Dec 7, 2019 from 8:15 to about 3:00
WHERE: Metcalf M.S. in Burnsville
WHO: Anyone pre-school to 12th grade. You will play other children in your same grade.
HOW: To register show up before 8:30 with $22 and money for lunch.
WHY: Have fun, make new friends, earn awards.
Do I have to "make the team"? Nope, not in chess. You are automatically on the team.
If I lose do I go home? No, you'll play 5 games.
What if I lose m first 3 games? You'll play against someone with the same record.
HOW MANY GAMES WILL I WIN? If it's your first tournament, your goal is to try to win 1 game.
HOW MANY GAMES WILL I WIN? If it's your first tournament, your goal is to try to win 1 game.
For more information, look up www.schoolchess.org or call coach Bill at 651-451-8412
Ratings| Name | 6-Dec |
| Rishik | 996 |
| Zachary | 897 |
| Ashwin | 767 |
| Nivrit | 699 |
| Dennis | 607 |
| Kunal | 545 |
| Theo | 542 |
| Faith | 534 |
| S.J. | 420 |
| Wyatt | 246 |
| Anshi | 224 |
| Gabe | 196 |
| Olaf | 162 |
| Andre | 122 |
Friday, November 22, 2019
Gift Idea
Chess Sets
At this time of year, I usually put in a group order and order chess sets like the ones we use at chess club. I usually get a good discount by ordering bulk, frequent customer, split shipping, etc. Includes vinyl and cloth roll-up board, pieces with extra queens, large carrying case with handles, sleeve for board and zippered compartment for pieces. Cost is usually $12 to $14 which is better that the $20 if you ordered yourself or $40 at a store. Send me an e-mail at gemshein@hotmail.com if you'd like one.
Next Tournament - Dec 7 (We need 3 in one grade for a team) Metcalf M.S.
Merit Points
Rishik 53.5
Zachary 19.5
Ashwin 17.0
Nivrit 30.5
Dennis 2.5
Kunal 15.0
At this time of year, I usually put in a group order and order chess sets like the ones we use at chess club. I usually get a good discount by ordering bulk, frequent customer, split shipping, etc. Includes vinyl and cloth roll-up board, pieces with extra queens, large carrying case with handles, sleeve for board and zippered compartment for pieces. Cost is usually $12 to $14 which is better that the $20 if you ordered yourself or $40 at a store. Send me an e-mail at gemshein@hotmail.com if you'd like one.
Next Tournament - Dec 7 (We need 3 in one grade for a team) Metcalf M.S.
Merit Points
Rishik 53.5
Zachary 19.5
Ashwin 17.0
Nivrit 30.5
Dennis 2.5
Kunal 15.0
| Gr | Place | Name | 22-Nov |
| 4 | 1 | Rishik | 977 |
| 5 | 2 | Zachary | 936 |
| 5 | 3 | Ashwin | 747 |
| 4 | 4 | Nivrit | 655 |
| 5 | 5 | Dennis | 564 |
| 4 | 6 | Kunal | 545 |
| 4 | 7 | Theo | 522 |
| 5 | 8 | Faith | 517 |
| 3 | 9 | S.J. | 400 |
| 4 | 10 | Anshi | 219 |
| 2 | 11 | Wyatt | 217 |
| 4 | 12 | Gabe | 186 |
| 5 | 13 | Olaf | 157 |
| 4 | 14 | Andre | 113 |
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Tournament Results (correction)
Name W L D Bef Aft Chg Merit
Rishik 4 0 1 907 955 +48 53.5 Rishik earned his gold medal today
Kunal 2 3 0 538 531 -7 15
Ashwin 2 2 1 721 710 -11 17
Anvith 3 1 0 990 1004 +14 93
Nivrit 2 3 0 661 631 -30 30.5
Rishik with his 2nd place trophy
Rishik 4 0 1 907 955 +48 53.5 Rishik earned his gold medal today
Kunal 2 3 0 538 531 -7 15
Ashwin 2 2 1 721 710 -11 17
Anvith 3 1 0 990 1004 +14 93
Nivrit 2 3 0 661 631 -30 30.5
Rishik with his 2nd place trophy
Anvith (3rd place) and Suhaas (4th place)
Friday, November 8, 2019
Today we went ofer the hurdle/skewer problem.
We also had a lesson on pins:
1) Look for 2 pieces on a line
2) Don't be in a hurry to take the pinned piece - it's going nowhere
3) Attack the pinned piece
GOOD SCORES on the PIN worksheet!
We also had a lesson on pins:
1) Look for 2 pieces on a line
2) Don't be in a hurry to take the pinned piece - it's going nowhere
3) Attack the pinned piece
GOOD SCORES on the PIN worksheet!
| Place | Name | 8-Nov |
| 1 | Zachary | 929 |
| 2 | Rishik | 907 |
| 3 | Ashwin | 721 |
| 4 | Nivrit | 661 |
| 5 | Dennis | 554 |
| 6 | Kunal | 538 |
| 7 | Faith | 508 |
| 8 | Theo | 469 |
| 9 | S.J. | 399 |
| 10 | Anshi | 225 |
| 11 | Wyatt | 183 |
| 12 | Gabe | 174 |
| 13 | Olaf | 144 |
| 14 | Andre | 111 |
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Tournament Results with Photo
The 4th grade team from Salem Hills took first place in a close tournament featuring many of the top rated teams in the state.
Pictured left to right: Coach Bill Heinemann, Anvith, Nivrit, Kunal and Rishik
Gr Name Rd1 Rd2 Rd3 Rd4 Rd4 Tot Bef Aft Chg
4 Anvith W W D L W 3.5 1006 990 -16
4 Rishik D W W D L 3.0 882 870 -12
4 Kunal D D W L W 3.0 477 516 +39
4 Nivrit W D D L W 3.0 647 663 +16
5 Ashwin W L W L L 2.0 726 705 -21
Anvith received a medal for honorable mention.
Kunal received a bronze achievement medal for having won 10 games.
Third grader Aarav played in the 6th grade section and took first place!
6 Aarav W W W W D 4.5
Pictured left to right: Coach Bill Heinemann, Anvith, Nivrit, Kunal and Rishik
Gr Name Rd1 Rd2 Rd3 Rd4 Rd4 Tot Bef Aft Chg
4 Anvith W W D L W 3.5 1006 990 -16
4 Rishik D W W D L 3.0 882 870 -12
4 Kunal D D W L W 3.0 477 516 +39
4 Nivrit W D D L W 3.0 647 663 +16
5 Ashwin W L W L L 2.0 726 705 -21
Anvith received a medal for honorable mention.
Kunal received a bronze achievement medal for having won 10 games.
Nivrit received a silver achievement medal for having won 25 games.
6 Aarav W W W W D 4.5
Friday, November 1, 2019
Beginning of November
Todays Lesson: Review fork worksheets. Learn about hurdles and skewers.
Two big pieces on a line? Look out - it's hurdle time?
Tournament Tomorrow Nov 2 at Highview Middle School in New Brighton
When? 8:15 - about 2:30
Who: Anyone though if you rating is less than 300 you might not win any games.
Why: To have fun and earn awards
Next Tournaments
Nov 16
Dec 2 - Grade Level Let's try to field a team even if someone has to play up a grade.
Jan 4
Jan 18 - Team vs Team (we need 5 players for a team)
Jr High Chess League (we need 5+ players for a team) weekdays after school
New Ratings
Two big pieces on a line? Look out - it's hurdle time?
Tournament Tomorrow Nov 2 at Highview Middle School in New Brighton
When? 8:15 - about 2:30
Who: Anyone though if you rating is less than 300 you might not win any games.
Why: To have fun and earn awards
Next Tournaments
Nov 16
Dec 2 - Grade Level Let's try to field a team even if someone has to play up a grade.
Jan 4
Jan 18 - Team vs Team (we need 5 players for a team)
Jr High Chess League (we need 5+ players for a team) weekdays after school
New Ratings
| Gr | Place | Name | 1-Nov |
| 5 | 1 | Zachary | 927 |
| 4 | 2 | Rishik | 882 |
| 5 | 3 | Ashwin | 726 |
| 4 | 4 | Nivrit | 647 |
| 5 | 5 | Dennis | 544 |
| 5 | 6 | Faith | 489 |
| 4 | 7 | Kunal | 477 |
| 4 | 8 | Theo | 424 |
| 3 | 9 | S.J. | 384 |
| 4 | 10 | Anshi | 198 |
| 2 | 11 | Wyatt | 164 |
| 4 | 12 | Gabe | 160 |
| 5 | 13 | Olaf | 141 |
| 4 | 14 | Andre | 110 |
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