Students vs. Faculty Results

Last Thursday saw the start - but not the end - of the students versus faculty challenge:

Franklin L. defeated Mr. Chiang
Mr. Sterling defeated Feng C.
Mr. Mandel defeated Kevin F.
Chris G. and Mr. Kennedy played to a draw...

The 5th match - between Henry R. and Mr. Mo did not conclude and was suspended - to be resumed this coming week. That means that the bragging rights still hang in the balance: If Mr. Mo can pull out a win, the Faculty wins the challenge, 3-1-1; if Henry R wins the match, the challenge is split 2-2-1 and bragging rights are up in the air until next year.

Bracket's Here!

Tournament Time!

Next week, Thursday May 18th starts the Spring Tournament. The championship will be decided over the last five meetings of the year.

New players can still get involved. Show up any Thursday to Room 25, or see Mr. Sterling or Mr. Mandel.

Monster Chess

Franklin and Henry take on Sasha and Abdul in 2 v 2 "Monster Chess," as Ethan looks on. In this variant, you play with a partner. Kill your opponent's pieces to add them as zombie soldiers on your partner's battlefield. Want to see how it works? Come on down on Thursday!

Sterling Back in the Picture

On March 9, Mr. Sterling returned from his basketball season hiatus to school our new champ in two hard-fought matches.

March 16th, Franklin and Feng, who hold the 1st and 2nd spots in the rankings, played to a draw.

Henry took the club lead in wins with his 19th - against 17 losses and 5 draws.

Movers and Shakers

Big week for Henry R. Takes the club lead in wins and moves up to 4th place.
Another win for Ethan, moving up three spots in the rankings.
Abdul A's win over Chris G and draw with Natalia L brought him to within percentage points of Samuel M for the 6th spot.
Rumors of a Linares vs Linares matchup persist, but if it took place, the result was not recorded...

• Position of the week: pinned piece.

A pinned piece is a piece that can't move because it would put the player in check.
How can black take advantage of this?

Black to move, with mate in two.

Players Stay Checking

Rankings are tightening up in the top 10. Last week, Franklin L and Kevin F played to their second consecutive draw. Kevin F moved up one spot in the rankings to 3rd place and nudged Chris G back to 4th. Feng C and Samuel M solidified their spots with wins over Abdul A and Chris G.

Position of the week: Vulnerable first rank.


Why can't white take the black queen?