Su stuck to the Kings Indian Defense opening, which led to the Normal Variation and then became the Fianchetto, Yugoslav Variation with moves 5.g3, c5 and 6. This exciting event was brought forth through the vision of its main sponsor, Steven Kamp. on local chess, see the I entered graduate school. About 10,200 elementary school students returned to the Vail Unified School District on Monday for the 2022 school year. Minimum team size is 2 players. The tournament is expected to last around 5 hours. Pairings are done automatically and are based on highest USCF rating (online, quick or standard). Herberger Young Scholars Academy competed in the Canyon Athletic Association State Chess Championship on Saturday, April 23rd. Finn Garrison, Conferring of State Titles: Winner(s) of each Championship section held on Sunday will be considered the Arizona State Champion or Arizona State Co-Champion. All sections for both Saturday and Sunday will be US Chess online rated. Enjoy! If you join at the last minute it may be too late to resolve any technical issues that you have. Reentry is not available. from tournaments. "If everything goes right, we expect to play them and they expect to play us, but there are a lot of other good teams, too," Adamson said. "It's been a dramatic finish almost every time that we've played. Follow Valley Fever on Twitter: @ValleyFeverPHX, Eternity in Deep Space Awaits Scottsdale Astronaut, Arizonans Most Guilty of Panic Buying During Pandemic. Championship Tournament on Sunday, May 30th. And one by one, back in the closet, lays. AfterMay 17th entry fee is $35.

The tournament will be 4 rounds, G/25; +5 with the first round starting at 10 am MST. These points were then used to seed players into three tiers for the State Championship Tournament. First year team members Steven and Andres were seeded in the third tier, and despite working hard were eliminated in early rounds. 2021 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships. (My best result was sharing first place in the It is not recommended to play on a phone or mobile device. Bg2,d6. Sections may be combined at tournament directors discretion. No restrictions on teammates being paired. * Due to COVID outbreak we currently do not offer tournaments and classes in physical location. The three-day, United States Chess Federation-rated tournament features 550 students from kindergarten through high school competing for 275 trophies. I think every time it's come down to the last game, or the second-to-last game, deciding the match.". Players must have a current US Chess membership. The two (Mohandesi and Banawa) shared top honors of the event with three and a half points out of five each, but it was Mohandesi who won the Norm Saba Trophy out right in a late night Armageddon Blitz Playoff game. All players that do NOT qualify for the championship tournament willplayin the Reserve Tournament on Sunday, May 30. Players found in violation of Fair Play policies are not eligible for prizes, including being named a state representative. Each team had five players and each player would play their opponent individually.

Adamson called his team's ability to win the two-day, 24-team tournament, which was all played on a virtually on chess.com, as one of the greatest feats he's been part of in his 17-year run at the school. That preparation went out the window the next morning, however, when Adamson and company realized the tournament's organizers had flipped CFHS and Hamilton's colors, forcing the team to readjust on the fly. BASIS Chandler entered the weekend with a rating of 843, trailing only No. Southern Arizona Chess Association.) Subsequent rounds paired automatically; there are no scheduled round times. Instead of wilting under pressure, the Falcons' quintet of chess aficionados, in Quinn Hudson, Jonathan Martinez, Matthew Coy, Pranav Iyer and Max Coy, turned the tables and won the match, bringing another Arizona Interscholastic Association State Team Chess Championship to Southern Arizona.

at the Jewish Community Center on River and Dodge. independent local journalism in Phoenix. Players may be able to join the tournament late, but will receive zero points for any missed rounds. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. Round times are 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm MST. Eastside Chess Club. BASIS Chandlers Sandeep Sethuraman was the second-highest-ranked player in the championship with a rating of 1219. Siblings and/or teammates may be paired. The critical moment within the game was when Su played 26.Ne6. After Miller played 1.e4, Sethuraman followed with 1.e6 and continued following the Caro-Kann Defense, which resulted in the advanced variation after Miller played 3.e5. "Not to that extreme. There is no registration the day of the tournament. and help keep the future of New Times, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our, we wrote of how poker-room operator Glendale Mike Talerico, Information published by the gaming department. And so it was really great for our kids to come together and win it all.". All results are considered unofficial until fair play review is complete. From Emmy-nominated actors to Olympic athletes and a U.S. attorney general, we're looking back at 180+ notable figures who went to the U of A. 1983 Arizona State Junior Championship with Richard Ketcham.) BASIS Chandler chess coach Radhika Guruju said, I think good preparation and just staying focused. Pairings are done automatically and are based on highest USCF rating (online, quick or standard). Arizona Chess Central holds monthly tournaments for players of all ages(Kindergarten through Adult) and offers free game review at each and every tournament. The small school size and low student:teacher ratios create an intimate community pursuing non-traditional, integrated, and interdisciplinary knowledge to foster skills that enhance social-emotional well-being, and to prepare graduates to be globally minded citizens. Hither and thither moves, and mates, and slays, The third and final addition to the age-old adage may be a bit of a stretch, but speaks to the consistency that has been established by longtime CFHS chess coach, Robby Adamson. You have permission to edit this collection. Mohandesi is pictured below with Dr. Saba: On a personal note, your author truly enjoyed competing against so many strong players in his home town. Become a member to support the independent voice of Phoenix He's the person that the others go to when they have questions..

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US Chess rules & consequences apply. Move 27 was the turning point in the game, which gave Sethuraman the advantage that he kept throughout the match. EDWARD FITZGERALD 3 Hamilton. If you already have a ChessKid account, that account will not be in use for the tournament. Free Tuition For Native Americans At University of Arizona, Thunderstorms Headed For Tucson This Weekend, Two More Tucson Pools To Open Next Week, Admission Is Free, Tucson Areas Top-Rated Home Professionals Are Here To Shorten Your To-Do List, Tucson Area Pets Who Need A Home: Otis & More. If you do not receive your username by Friday, May 28, please email information@sazchess.org. Brophys best player, Mason Miller, entered the championship with the highest rating at 1303. In a battle between the highest-rated players in the tournament, Miller and Sethuraman, Miller played with the white pieces while Sethuraman played with the black pieces. No restrictions on teammates being paired. So, he's very much a leader. Through some challenging competition, he was able to secure a spot into the championship game, where he faced the number 2 ranked player in the conference. Zachary Allen, left, 10, takes the pawn of opponent Thomas Eadens, 10, in their match during the 2019 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships. It is highly recommended that you join the practice tournament on Friday, May 28 to test your login, ask questions on Zoom, and practice joining a tournament. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Competing throughout the regular season, team members accumulated points for winning matches.

Sethuraman was able to get a win over Miller when he got both his rooks and queen to trap Millers king. There is no playing up in sections 6-8 and 9-12. Sethuraman was set to face Hamiltons best player in Kenneth Su. Rajul Shah, right, and his 8-year-old son Sahil hold a practice match in the conference room corridor as they wait between competition matches during the 2019 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., April 13, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Tejas Yenugula, 10, bites his lip as he considers his next move in his match with Jackson Clark. Keshav qualified for the highest point bracket of the tournament. Each section will have a qualifier tournament on Saturday, May 29. Heading into the final round, the matchup was BASIS Chandler and No. You can find the complete games list -- all five rounds included -- here, and you can check out my two mid-tourney blogs here. Registration closes on May 24th at 5 pm MST. The three-day, United States Chess Federation-rated tournament features 550 students from kindergarten through high school competing for 275 trophies.

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For the next 23 moves, both players were countering one another and getting different pieces involved, shuffling knights and bishops around the board. All players scoring at least 3 out of 5 points in the qualifier tournament will play in the Championship Tournament on Sunday, May 30. The sections will open so players can 'join' starting 30 minutes before the tournament starting time. I used to play actively in high school and college, but stopped once The highest-ratedplayer on one team would play the highest-ratedplayer on the other team. SACA reserves the right to interview players after the tournament to determine prize eligibility. It's that steadfast confidence and grit that stands out to Adamson, who called the 2020-21 Falcons collective one of the most mentally tough teams he's ever coached. The No. Miller captured blacks pawn with his knight which in turn gave Sethuraman the opportunity to check Millers king into the h8 corner three moves later. The Falcons placed fifth in that competition, behind two New York high schools and high schools from Virginia and Texas. and the And so, we just prepared our openings, and we played our own game, said Sethuraman about how they prepared for Brophy. 2 BASIS Chandler was undefeated in all five rounds earn its second state chess championship since 2016. You must actively 'join' the tournament in order to be paired. To start the game, Sethuraman controlled the middle of the board with his pawns when he played 1.d4 and 2.c4. Subsequent rounds paired by match commands based on highest USCF rating (online, quick or standard). The AIA State Chess Individual Championship will be held on Nov. 20-21. Norm Saba. Screenshot using Chess.com. SACA will abide by Chess.com Fair Playrules& US Chess policies. Siblings and/or teammates may be paired. The tournament was designed to bring the state's best players together to compete in the strongest Round Robin event -- with a "State Title" on the line anyway -- in Arizona chess history. Herberger Young Scholars Academy offers a small school environment with outsized opportunities. After a tough match, Keshav was able to pull out the victory to be named State Champion. Championship Tournament: Any individual that scores 2 points or more wins a medal. All Rights Reserved.

Felony Charges On the Table For AZ Patriots Leader Jennifer Harrison, Glendale Man Who Stabbed Family Charged With Two Counts of First-Degree Murder. Though it would have been nice to emerge victorious, I believe this event represents a good sign for Arizona's chess future to see so many of the strongest players competing on the board, and not off the board! So it was a learning process for the entire state, frankly.". Ocotillo Ridge Elemen. (The club meets Wednesdays, 6-10pm, games list -- all five rounds included -- here, Arena Kings | Cash Prize Chess Tournament For Streamers, $56,100 Prize Fund For 2018 Pro Chess League. Zoom call with webcam required while games are in progress. After not playing in a tournament for almost fifteen Email Ray Stern All rights reserved. Any individual that scores 3 points or more receives a medal.

Where destiny, with men for pieces, plays, Adamson said he prepared his team on Friday night based on the colors he thought his players would get, based on how the pairings usually play out in past events.

Playoffs: If there is no clear qualifier for Rockefeller, Barber, Denker or Haring slot, playoffs will be held 1 hour after the last round ends on Sunday.

Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. ChessKid/Chess.com & US Chess consequences may also apply. Chess' rating at least, on all five matchups. Usernames will be emailed to the email you registered with by Thursday, May 27. A contingent from Kayenta Elementary School in the Navajo Nation in northeast Arizona (from left) Devon Phillip, 10, Darius Bedonie, 11, coach Garrick Yazzie and Luke Benally, 11, chime in on a practice match they're having in the lobby between competition matches during the 2019 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., April 13, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. The move was 27.nxe6.

Zoom call with webcam required so tournament directors can assist with questions. Byes are not permitted. "What I'll remember most about this team is that we won a state championship following a pandemic, when it was harder to keep the kids interested because they knew they had no in-person tournaments to play in," Adamson said. And we weren't really afraid of them. Compared to last year, the 2022 Monsoon season is off to a slow start. Below are links to some chess-related sites,

The three-day, United States Chess Federation-rated tournament features 550 students from kindergarten through high school competing for 275 trophies. TUCSON, AZ There are three consistencies in Southern Arizona: death, taxes and Catalina Foothills competing for a state championship in chess. November 8, 2021

The theme for Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's weekly 2022 Cool Summer Nights on July 16 was "Mad About Monsoon.". Top three players in each section win premium medals. The event will not be rated and there will be no awards. The tournament will be rated 5-7 days after to allow for fair play review. Adamson, who has coached the Falcons' chess team since 2004, won his 15th state chess title, with the latest coming against on April 24 against longtime rival, Chandler Hamilton High School, in an all-virtual state final match. Sethuraman played with the white pieces while Su played with the black pieces. The match with Hamilton wound up turning on the board three, Adamson said, with Coy holding the line and securing the win for the Falcons. Raden Jay Byers, 5, left, and Mariah Martin, 7, are the lone players still competing among 90 K-1st Grade players slated for first-round play in this room during the 2019 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., April 13, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. All players will receive a special username/password to use specifically for the tournament. The final standings (in pairing number order) were: Finally, some more pictures with descriptions: 1st Annual ACE Chess Arizona State Championship. The three-day, United States Chess Federation-rated tournament features 550 students from kindergarten through high school competing for 275 trophies. "I'll also never forget the rivalry that we've had with Hamilton these last four years, and the fact that we were severely outranked, by U.S. We are excited to meet you and are happy to help you through our application process. Photos by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star. The longtime coach watched from afar as the Falcons managed to knock off Hamilton, despite being outranked on all five boards. The three-day, United States Chess Federation-rated tournament features 550 students from kindergarten through high school competing for 275 trophies. In between rounds, they were practicing, just staying focused and not doing other things at the chess tournament. The format of the tournament was 26 teams, five rounds with a time control of 60 minutes with a five-second delay. Parents, please have your player watch ChessKid's Fair Playvideoand help them understand that it'sjust not worth it! Arizona State University. Both deserve equal protection of the law. ", Got a tip? Stop by sometime for a friendly game. "None of the kids have ever done organized tournaments online before.

Dedicated to the Development and Promotion of Scholastic Chess. The tournament's "top prize", in addition to the $1000 purse, was the Norm Saba Trophy, named after long-time Arizona Chess Supportor, Dr. After winning three straight rounds against Lee Williams, University and Gilbert Classical, BASIS Chandler was set to play Brophy Prep in the fourth round. There will be a warm up blitz tournament on Friday, May 28 at 7 pm. In the second tier, both Julian P. and Sean S. won multiple games to advance to the championship game, guaranteeing a Herberger victory. Join the New Times community and help support

Entry fee is: $25 by May17th. Mariah Martin, 7, strategizes her move against Raden Jay Byers, 5, in their K-1st Grade match during the 2019 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., April 13, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Siegbert Tarrasch. SACA is not responsible for wifi connection or technical issues. "It was a very unique process, because this was a new format for many of them," Adamson said of the all-online state tournament. BASIS Chandler had four points and Hamilton had three and a half points.

Game review is performed by our top level coaching staff and is available to all players,young and old - beginner to expert. I love to play chess, and try to play regularly at regional tournaments And I think that helps a lot, you know, have your eye on the ball like this, in this case, the trophy.. Emailchess@azchesscentral.orgor contact Lynn Schucker at (480)216-8025, Students under the age of 12 MUST be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian at all times, Dedicated to the Development and Promotion of Scholastic Chess, https://www.chess.com/club/az-chess-central, Monday Night Madness Online-G45/G60 Chess League. If a team won the round, they received one point; a team would receive 0.5 points for a draw and no points for a loss. Adamson said the final match against Hamilton was a fitting finale, given the two schools have now faced off in four-straight championship round matches. SACA reserves the right to interview players or ask players to share their computer screen during the tournament. The K-5 players compete in morning matches during the 2019 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., April 13, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. We were underdogs on all five games.". The event was also made possible by sponsors Chess.com LLC, ChessKid.com, Rensch Law, Meltmedia, and Karry's Design -- and American Chess Events LLC would like to extend its deepest appreciations. AZ Chess Central is pleased to offer Monday Night Madness and Friday Knight Frenzy Online Chess tournaments. You must have a current membership by May 28th at 7 pm MST or you cannot play in the tournament. Prizes will be mailed to the address included on your registration. Reserve Tournament: Any individual that scores 3 points or more receives a medal. Tournament games will be reviewed by ChessKid/Chess.com and SACA tournament staff. 550 Arizona students, ages kindergarten through high school, competed in the 2019Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships through Sunday at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa in Tucson.

After that registration is not guaranteed - the fee will be $45 and players will be added on a best effort basis. With warmer days upon us, rattlesnakes are coming out of hibernation to seek out some sunlight. Denker, Barber, Rockefeller, and Haring Qualifiers, Saturday & Sunday, May 29-30, 2021 Online at ChessKid, Qualifier Tournament on Saturday, May 29th. Round times are, Players must have a current US Chess membership. Top three teams in each section will be awarded up to five medals (one for each player plus coach). and was once again bitten by the chess bug. Byes are not permitted. Ranki Twitchell, 12, considers his next move in his matcha against Benjamin Jeter, 12, during the 2019 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., April 13, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Our admissions staff will work with you during the admissions process to make sure we can provide the educational opportunities your student needs, and ensure that your student can be successful in our accelerated non-traditional program. Subsequent rounds paired automatically; there are no scheduled round times. This provided Sethuraman with a 12-point advantage over Su. The tournament is expected to last around 5 hours. Sethuraman won on move 36. Team scores based on scores of top 4 players from the school team. 'Tis all a chequer-board of nights and days 1 Brophy Prep which had a rating of 915. We thought we could win. Computers and outside help are not allowed.

But there's still plenty of time to catch up. Byes are not permitted. Subsequent rounds paired automatically based on ChessKid highest USCF rating (online, quick or standard); there are no scheduled round times. Sections: K-1, K-3, K-5 (Rockefeller Qualifier), 6-8 (Barber Qualifier), 9-12 (Denker and Haring Qualifier) Each section will have a qualifier tournament on Saturday, May 29.The qualifier tournament will be 5 rounds, G/25; +5 with the first round starting at 10 am MST. Practice/Warm Up Tournament (Sections: K-1, K-3, K-5, 6-8, 9-12). Top three teams in each section will be awarded up to five medals (one for each player plus coach). Below you can see the entire field of players pictured with Dr. Saba: On top of the field by rating, and finishing right where he belonged, was new Arizona resident International Master Shahin Mohandesi (originally from Iran). Herberger Young Scholars Academy is designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of highly gifted students. You will automatically be registered for your section on Sunday. Take a look at more than 100 Tucson murals plus a map of where to find them. by Finn Garrison is an ASU Cronkite School of Journalism student. Sections may be combined at tournament directors discretion based on participation. Minimum team size is 2 players. Both were contending for first place in the tournament. "Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy." The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Herberger Young Scholars Academy offers the Cambridge International Examination Curriculum, a curriculum that offers extensive flexibility for our unique learning environment, while at the same time maintaining a high caliber of rigour throughout our programming. Players arerequired to join the Zoom callfor the duration of the tournament in order to be eligiblefor prizes. Adamson and the Falcons turned around and faced off against 37 other schools from across the country in the 2021 National Online Scholastic Championship, a national chess championship for high schools.

You can join or renewhere. After a hard fought battle, Julian was able to pull out the win, with Sean finishing second. The 1st Annual ACE Chess Arizona State Championship took place this past weekend from March 2nd-4th at the Chess Emporium in Tempe Arizona.

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Team scores based on scores of top 4 players from the school team. You can join or renew, Parents, please have your player watch ChessKid's Fair Play. The tournament will be 4 rounds, G/25; +5 with the first round starting at 10 am MST. Our reduced number of students allows us to create close meaningful relationships with students as they grow, and our relationship with Arizona State Universtiy allows us to offer learning opportunities unlike any other school in the country. BASIS Chandler went on to win the round with three wins to Hamiltons two. Team awards only. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Any individual that scores 2 points or more wins a medal. So, we came in yesterday, we were hunkered down in one spot. Copyright 2021Arizona Chess Central. When discussing the importance of Miller, Brophy chess coach Alex Curry said, Well, he's also our only senior. Herberger Young Scholars Academy Scholarship Fund, Corporate Engagement and Strategic Partnerships. Qualifier Tournament: Team awards only. Find stories covering this year's elections all in one place. Online registration is currently closed for this program, Be in Kindergarten and play at and complete at least one game in any section at one of the Qualifying Tournaments, Be in 7th grade and up and participate in the K-12 section of the Governors Cup, Have an International or National Rating over 1200, Score two and a half points or more in a Beginner Section of a Qualifier also known as an Under Section, Score one and a half points or more in an Advanced Section of a Qualifier also known as a Champ Section, Receive a Team or Coaches Wildcard, please see website for details. We knew who would be playing on Brophy. Jackson "Chess Ninja" Clark keeps track of the match moves during the 2019 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championships at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., April 13, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. For more information

Congratulations to the entire Herberger Young Scholars Academy Chess Team for a fantastic season and to the well deserving champions. Follow Ray Stern on Twitter: @RayStern Players are advised to join the tournament AND the Zoom call 20-30 minutes early. Zoom call with webcam required while games are in progress. Please allow 4-6 weeks for prizes to be mailed. Adamson said that having his team overcome such long odds to knock off Hamilton, then place as high as they did nationally, stands among the greatest moments of his coaching career. "In my coaching career, I've never really been an underdog like that before, because we've been so successful," Adamson said. The purpose of the tournament is for players to test their wifi connection, webcam, download zoom, join the zoom call to ask questions, and practice joining a tournament on ChessKid. State Representatives: In the event of a tie in a Championship section, playoffs will be used to determine the Arizona representative. Sections: K-1, K-3, K-5 (Rockefeller), 6-8 (Barber), 9-12 (Denker and Haring)The tournament will be 4 rounds, G/25; +5 with the first round starting at 10 am MST. The qualifier tournament will be 5 rounds, G/25; +5 with the first round starting at 10 am MST. The field was made up of both home grown Arizona chess players, as well as several "Arizona transplanted" -- yet very strong -- international chess professionals. The three-day, United States Chess Federation-rated tournament features 550 students from kindergarten through high school competing for 275 trophies. Keep reading with a digital access subscription. Take a peek at fixer-uppers with potential to beautiful old homes around Tucson, Funeral notices for Sunday, July 17, 2022. The format will be 5 rounds, G/5;+1. The top five teams in the championship were: BASIS Chandler, Arizona College Prep, University, Northland Prep Academy and Hamilton. After suffering a tough last round loss to the second seeded IM Mackenzie Molner, he was caught by IM Joel Banawa -- who won a nice game agaisnt FIDE Master Pedram Atoufi. Players are advised to participate in the tournament from a computer. The three-day, United States Chess Federation-rated tournament features 550 students from kindergarten through high school competing for 275 trophies. Sethuraman was able to keep the advantage throughout the rest of the match and won the game on move 38 to remain undefeated. Copyright 2016 - 2022 King Registration. Limited late entry is available but is not guaranteed. Byes are not permitted. The three-day, United States Chess Federation-rated tournament features 550 students from kindergarten through high school competing for 275 trophies. (Finn Garrison/AZPreps365).