Upcoming Events

A few reminders as we head into November....

• We hope you can participate a Simultaneous after school on Tuesday, November 24. Check your email for more information!
• T-shirts have been ordered and should arrive by the end of the month
• Laurel Ridge will send a team to the US Chess Center Elementary League this Saturday, November 14. We'll say a special word to our players this coming Friday.

Correspondence Game: 11/7

White: Laurel Ridge

Black: Beachland

1.e4 e5

2.d4 exd4

3. qxd4

Correspondence Game: 10/26

Beachland has made their move:

White: Laurel Ridge

Black: Beachland

1.e4 e5

2.d4 exd4

Important Reminders

Keep in mind:

• We will NOT have Chess Club next Friday, 10/30.
• Remember to pick up your child on time (4:15pm). If you are late, a volunteer must stay with your child until you get there -- we had to stay till almost 5pm yesterday to make sure a child was picked up safely; Our volunteers have their own families and commitments.
• Sign up with Karen for tournaments!

Correspondence Game: 10/23

Laurel Ridge's next move: d4

Game on!

Our correspondence game: Laurel Ridge Lions vs. Beachland Elementary Sharks so far:

1. e4 e5

Laurel Ridge's move to be determined at our next meeting Friday.

Our Correspondence Game Has Begun!

Laurel Ridge Chess Club has teamed up with the Chess Club at Beachland Elementary in Vero Beach, Florida to play a game of correspondence chess over the course of the year. Each team will play one move each meeting, to start out. As the game progresses we may begin writing out answers to possible replies as well. This is a great way to encourage team work as well as learn notation! We hope you all enjoy!

Chess Quote of the Week: October 14, 2009

Chess is intellectual gymnastics.
Wilhelm Steinitz

No Chess Club October 9

Just a reminder that we will NOT have Chess Club this Friday, October 9. We will not meet the Friday before three-day weekends or other vacations.

Have a great week and see you on the 16th!

Chess Quote of the Week: September 30, 2009

“Play the opening like a book, the middle game like
a magician, and the endgame like a machine.” -

Rudolf Spielmann

Tournament Alert!

There is a Silver Knights Chess Tournament coming up on November 8.

For more info, click here!

Pawns, Bishops, and Rooks

Chess Club members are now part of a group within Chess Club, along these lines:

2nd graders/beginners of all ages: Pawns

3-4th graders: Bishops

5-6th graders: Rooks

Our coach will structure lessons/puzzles for each level at every meeting!

Chess Quote of the Week: September 21, 2009

“The Pin is mightier than the sword”
-Fred Reinfeld

Get Your Forms In for Friday!

Our first meeting will be Friday, September 25 from 3:30 - 4:15. Remember that only those players who have turned in completed forms and dues will be allowed to participate. Feel free to post here or email me with any questions!

Chess Club Sign-Ups are on September 18

Parents of 2nd-6th graders, come sign up for Chess Club in the cafeteria after school on Friday, September 25.

Returning players must sign up.

• Chess Club yearly dues are $60.

Chess Club does not receive any outside funding and relies on dues to pay our coaches and Masters, as well as for equipment, t-shirts, tournament entrance fees, trophies, certificates, and party food/supplies.

• Chess Club will meet most Fridays from 3:30-4:15 in the cafeteria, beginning on 9/25

NEW THIS YEAR:

One parent will be required to chaperone at least ONE meeting per semester (once in the fall and once in the spring.)

Chess Quote of the Week: August 31, 2009

"I have come to the personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players, all chess players are artists.” - Marcel Duchamp

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