South Regional Chess Tournament Report !!!

The South Regional Chess Tournament last Saturday hosted by the Title I Administration was a total success. There were a total of 390 students competing from more than 30 Schools. As usual it was very well organized and the kids, parents and Chess Teachers had a great time. The McMillan Chess Team got 3rd place missing 2nd place by just 1.5 points. 1st and 2nd places were for Rockway and Shenandoah respectively so Congratulations to all of them!!! The best ten teams per category were invited to compete at the District Championship on May 4th so the McMillan Chess Team will be present hoping to be within the best 5 teams of the County.


Here I am sharing some pictures of the Tournament.

Brian getting ready for the 1st Round. Brian finished in 9th place individually

Jerome waiting for his opponent who never showed up. Jerome scored a very important win in the last round vs. Shenandoah.

Ethan and Patrick were ready for the 1st round

Alicia was a little sick in the morning but she felt better after winning her 1st round.

Jesus was also ready for round #1.

Bernie was the rookie but he still got two wins for the team.  

Angel waiting for his 1st round

Some of the Parents waiting outside the playing room.

After one of the rounds just talking, playing chess and waiting for the next round.

Brian and Jesus analyzing a position

The Team getting the Trophy

The Team getting the Trophy

Season 2012-2013

Welcome back to my "chess blog"

At this point the McMillan Chess Team is getting ready for the 2012-2013 Season. Five members of last year's team are coming back: Ethan, Jesus, Brian, Jerome and Patrick.
The Team is stronger than ever adding a few more members such as Alicia (First Female member of the team EVER) and a couple more players: Angel (coming from Gateway Middle) and the youngest player Bernie.
The next Tournament will be on March 16, 2013 and we will be facing all teams from the Miami Dade South Region so the key will be playing better against Shenandoah and Rockway which are the strongest two teams in the South. Let's see what happens.
I will be back after March 16 to make comments about the Tournament. Good Luck to the McMillan Chess Team.

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Quiz - Forsyth Notation

Quiz – Forsyth Notation

Name: _______________________________________________ Date: 5-11-12

1. Write the following position using the Forsyth Notation

2. Using the following board, find all the mistakes made when using the Forsyth Notation:

4n2r1/rp1qk3/p1p1p3/7P/Q1PNP1P/P3PB2/RK4R

3. Explain the mistakes made when notating the 8th rank of four different games:

a) 2rkK3

b) r3B1r2

c) Q21n3K

d) 1Rk3Kq

District Championship Results 2012

Hi everyone
I am happy to say that our Chess Team got 5th Place at the Title I District Championship yesterday, May 5th. It was a nice day to play chess and everyone had a great time. I also have to say that I received a lot of support from the parents which is always very important in the success of the kids. Great Job Team!!!

Here are some pictures of the Tournament.

From left to right: Michael, Jesus, Mr. Diez, Patrick, Brian and Marcos

Patrick getting ready for his last round.

Jesus finishing strong in the last Round.

Brian seemed very happy with his performance

Michael a little worried for Round 5.

Marcos also finishing strong and scoring the highest of the Team.

The Team getting the Award.

South Regional Tournament Results.

The McMillan Chess Team faced some of the strongest Teams out there last Saturday at the South Regional Chess Tournament getting 5th place and classifying for the District Championship next Month. The McMillan Chess Team realized that some extra work needs to be done if they are planning on getting in the top 5 at the District level on May 5th, 2012.
Here are some pictures of the Team at the Tournament.

Warming up before the 1st Round.

Ethan getting ready to win his 1st game.

Marcos before starting his 1st game.

Michael seemed a little worried for his 1st round game.

Jesus waiting for his opponent to show up.

Patrick seemed very happy since 1st round.

Jerome was also waiting for his opponent to show up.

Brian taking things seriously since the beginning.

 The Team was celebrating after scoring all possible points in Round 1.

A Team Picture, from left to right: Mr. Diez, Brian, Jesus (on back), Jerome, Patrick, Marcos, Ethan and Michael.

Everyone waiting for the Award Ceremony.

The Team picking up the Award.

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