October 30 - Meeting

Date: October 30
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Place: Wauwatosa Public Library - Room 5 (Can hold 10 people)


This room can only hold 10, if space becomes an issue, I would like to give preference to kids who plan to play on Nov. 1. Please leave a comment if you plan on comming.

I will also bring the chess sets in case you would like to purchase one ($7)

The following attended:
Brandon
Cole
Jake R
Roshan
Sam M

Etc.

Chess Sets - I bought several chess sets and boards at whole sale price. They are $7 (board and pieces). I think it's a good idea to have a tournament style set at home. If you are interested let me know.

November 1 Tournament - Four have registered (Sam, Roshan, Brandon, Jake R) If you anyone else would like to register please email( iwijetunge@yahoo.com ) me the address and D.O.B. The cost is $10, you can bring it on Saturday or I can collect it at the next chess meeting.
Early registration ends October 30th

Next Chess Meeting - Oct 3o. It's important to make the Thursday meeting if you plan to play in the tournament(especially if you did not make it to the Oct 23 meeting) so that I can introduce chess clocks etc.

November 8-9 Tournament -
2008-2009 Wisconsin Junior Open & WCA Veteran's Tournament
This one is a 2 day event in Oshkosh. Roshan and his brother will be playing. I plan to play too. Details are here.

If you have any questions please leave comments.

Chess Team Meeting

Date: October 23
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Place: Wauwatosa Public Library - Room 5 (Can hold 10 people)

Meeting (The following attended)
Sam
Noal
Maya S
Maya M
Roshan
Jake M
Cole

Tournament (The following plan to attend)
Sam - Registered
Roshan - Registered
Brandon - Registered
Jake R - Registered

Tournament - Nov 1

I think that it will be a lot of fun for the kids if they can participate in a tournament as a team. (A team can be any size, the top 4 scores are used for prizes).

There is one coming up on November 1st. Click here for details.

I realize that this is only 2 weeks away. Not every one will be ready since some kids are just learning the moves.

Requirements for Playing in a tournament:

Know basic chess rules (including mate, stalemate, castling, and en passant)
All the above can be found here

Know how to take chess notation. Click here

Know how to use a chess clock. Click here

If you have any questions please leave a comment.

Day 1

Today I worked with 8 kids that already knew how to play. It's easy to teach when the kids are interested in learning. Fun was had by all.

Today's group:
Maya M
Cole
Brandon
Noal
Emma (grade 2)
Maya S
Jake M
Sam

I found this site that is great for learning the game.

I am willing to volunteer to coach for about an hour a week out side school, but I would have to find a suitable location. (We live in an apartment so there is not enough space)