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OC School Chess Championship - March 15, 2008

We thank you all for your participation in this great and fun event.

What a close and exciting tournament! Participating schools were Harbor Day (CDM- first time ) College Park ( Irv.), Tustin Memorial (Tustin), Ladera Elem. (Tustin)., Saints Simon /Jude, (HB), Golden ( Placentia) and Carden Academy in Mission Viejo.

Over thirty tough chess players attended and played a total of five games.

First Round: TMA took an early lead with Golden a half game behind.

Second Round: College Park came on strong lead by Emerson Chow.

Third Round: Golden’s Jocab Cavis and Jacob Williams continue to keep Golden close to TMA.

Fourth Round: Golden and College Park went at it with College Park’s Liam and  Patrick scoring       well for their school.

The Final and Fifth Round: Nicholas Capone gained four point check mate to seal the  deal for TMA.

School Awards:

First Place:               Tustin Memorial Academy (TUSD) with 85.5 pts.

Second Place:           College Park Elementary (IUSD) with 67.0 pts.

Third Place:              Golden Elementary (PYLUSD) with 62.0 pts.

Fourth Place (tie):    Carden Academy (MV) & Ladera Elemementary (TUSD) with 52.0 pts.

Player Awards and Honorable Mention:

First Place:             Emerson Chow with a perfect score 20 pts.,

Second Place:         Dylan Campos and Nicolas Capone tie for second place with 19 pts.

Third Place:             Koby Taswell  (Carden Academy MV) and Patrick Dwanne ( College Park.)

                          came in third with 18.5 pts.

              Other great scorers were Brandon Chung with18 pts. ( College Park), Robert Narse, Evan Park and William King (Harbor Day), Alisha Mehta (Golden), Samuel Wang, Addison Swartz (Ladera), Chase Springer, Connor Lipinski (St. Simon/Jude), Adam Asher, Benjamin Woodruff (TMA).

Some played terrific games using advanced moves and tactics. We are very proud of you!

Remember “A lost game is gained experience” and only “practice makes a master”.

“Best game  honor” awarded to  Dylan Campos and Jacob William. Over 50 spectators watched this game go to the very end.  Campos had two pawns up on the queen’s side.  Williams defended  well with powerful counter play of his own. Campos finally won.

If you would like to play in an upcoming event please check our Calendar or check with Al at the Chess Center.