Gateway Team Tournament Results

Kennard brought home first and second place team trophies for the 5th and under division.

We also had 5 players win individual trophies including one perfect score that made him the top player overall on his board.

Congrats go out to everyone for a hard fought tournament. These kids played high school teams most of the day so a tip of the cap to them.

Gateway Team Tournament

Next tournament is this coming Saturday Jan. 9th at Lindbergh High School.

Here is the address in case you don't know where the high school is.

4900 South Lindbergh St. Louis 63126

Here is info for the tournament.

4 rounds at 9:30, 12:00, 2:30, 5:00 with the last round starting earlier if possible.

Awards at 7:30pm

This is a team tournament. There will be teams of 5 and individual players.

Two team trophies and two individual trophies per board will be awarded. In the individuals the top players in each grade will get trophies.

Any questions just email.

2009 Gateway Chess League Board Tournament

Here are the details for the next tournament which is taking place on Saturday Dec. 5th.

There will be six rounds: 9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, 3:30, and 5:00. They will try to start the last round early if they can. Awards are scheduled for 6:30.

Two school trophies and eight individual trophies will be handed out in our division which is 5th and Under.

Players may be paired with kids in other sections.

Tournament is at Chaminade High School. The address is 425 South Lindbergh St. Louis 63131. Drive around to where the gym is. Rounds will be in the gym and skittle area is in the cafeteria.

Please bring a chess set if you have it to use.

Good luck everyone and have fun.

Gateway League Tournament Coming Up!!

On November 7, the Chess Tigers travel to the first rated Gateway Tournament of the season at Washington Middle School .... yes, the one in beautiful (but distant for City folk) Washington, Missouri, a full 58 minutes from school.


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Because of the distance, we suggest teaming up with another family to get to/from this tournament ... carpools are more fun anyway! Email (link left) or make sure to let the folks at the table know if you're coming so we can help you find someone to ride with ...

Crossroads Tournament Results

Yesterday, 18 Chess Tigers competed at the Crossroads College Preparatory School Elementary Tournament, winning First Place in the 5th grade and under division. Every player contributed to the effort by winning at least one point.




Mr. Baur & Tournament organizers with the "cast of thousands."











In addition, seven students received individual honors:



Fourth & Fifth Graders with their awards & the team trophy.

Fourth grade: two medalists.
Fifth grade: First Place.










Second & Third Graders with their awards.

Second Grade: Third Place & First Place.
Third Grade: two Medalists

First Tournament of the Season!

Gateway Chess has announced the first tournament of the season: an unrated K-6 tournament at Crossroads School in the City.

Cost is $10 per person.

Registration is from 8am-9am. There will be 5 rounds, G30, beginning at 9:30am.

Round times are: 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm.

The award ceremony will take place at 5:30pm.

There will be trophies for the top three K-6 teams and the top three K-5 teams, as well as for the top 3 in each grade level.