Chess Tutoring

Wanted to pass along a opportunity for chess tutoring for your child.

Many of you already know Joe's son (and Julia's brother), Tom. For those of you that don't, Tom is a student at Washington University and finds himself with some extra time for the upcoming semester. He is a skilled chess player and coach in his own right, a Kennard alum, and a founding member of the Chess Tigers. It was also Tom that started the Red Rook chess tournament with which we just finished before winter break.

Because of Tom's love for chess he wants to use his extra time this semester to take on some additional students and offer chess tutoring to those that are interested.

I am going to cut and paste part of Tom's email:

Thanks again for helping me to get the word out about my new availability; I hope this'll make it to any interested parents/chess enthusiasts, including those who might not have had the opportunity to participate in the Kennard club or Red Rook due to scheduling or club enrollment issues. As for the details you mentioned:

For the upcoming semester, I'm available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm onwards, Friday any time in the afternoon/evening, and any time in the weekend before 3:00pm on Sundays. The lessons I plan usually last between 75 and 90 minutes; my usual lesson fee is $25 a lesson, which includes travel and materials. I'm typically happy to meet at a half-way point (library, bookstore, coffee shop, etc.), or at the student's home if this is preferable.

I'm really looking forwards to being able to teach more once again and picking up some new students. Again, sincere thanks for your help,

-tom

Please email the email on the side of the page and I will send you Tom's info so you can contact him about the lessons. I did not want to put his info out on the web. Hopefully some of you can take advantage. Thanks.

Gateway Team Tournament Cancelled

The team tournament for Saturday Jan. 9th was canceled.

Lindbergh High School canceled all activities for the weekend.

If approved the team format will be used at the Jan. 30th tournament. More details on that when we get 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.

2009 Gateway Chess League Fall Open Details

This is the info for our division for the tournament coming up on Saturday.

Fifth Grade and Under Division Format: There will be five rounds at 9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, and 3:30 with the last round starting early if possible. Students in kindergarten through grade 5 are eligilble. Each school may enter any number of students. The school score is the sum of the four highest player scores. Two school trophies and five individual trophies will be awarded. Time control is 30 minutes. Players may be paired with players in other sections.

Award ceremony is scheduled for 5:30. They may do that earlier if they get the last round done earlier and get it all sorted early.

They will use USCF ratings. If a student doesn't have one yet they will be assigned a rating in order to pair them up to start.

If you have boards and clocks please bring them to use.

If you have any questions feel free to ask anyone at Red Rook on Tuesday or email the link on the side.

Good luck to all!

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