Puzzles: Discoveries

Puzzles for the Christmas Break

Hi everyone. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

These are the puzzles you need to solve and turn in on Tuesday, January 3rd. Good luck and enjoy solving them!!!

1. White to move. Find TWO forks.

2. White to move. Find THREE forks.

3. White to move. Find TWO forks.

4.  White to move. Find TWO pins.

5. White to move. Find SIX pins.

6. White to move. Find FOUR pins.

7. White to move. Remove the defender by capturing. 

8. White to move. Remove the defender by distracting.

9. White to move. Remove the defender by attacking. 

10. White to move. Checkmate in ONE.

11. White to move. Checkmate in ONE 

12. White to move. Checkmate in ONE 

13. White to move. Checkmate in TWO.

14. White to move. Checkmate in TWO

15. White to move. Checkmate in TWO



Quiz - Removing the Defender 12-12-11

Chess 12-12-11

Quiz: Removing the Defender

Name: ______________________________________ Date: ___________

Solve the following puzzles using Algebraic Notation:

1. White to move. Remove the defender by capturing.

2. Black to move. Remove the defender by capturing.

3. White to move. Remove the defender by attacking.

4. Black to move. Remove the defender. (Hint: Black could checkmate by Qh1)

5. White to move. Remove the defender by attacking

6. White to move. Remove the defender.



Study Guide for Final Exam

Hi everyone

Here I am posting the study guide for the Final Exam. Solve all puzzles.

Chess Tournament Results - Report

Today the McMillan Chess Team participated in the Title I District Chess Championship. It was a beautiful day to play chess and as usual it was well organized and everyone had a great time. In general everyone knows that with the support of Title I administration we have been able to run this chess program successfully throughout the Miami Dade County Public Schools for a few years now. Now, I can not help but wonder, is there anything NEW Title I along with the Chess Facilitators can do next year? How about letting the Chess Facilitators compete also? Wouldn't it be a good idea to open a section just for them? It is just a thought but I think most Chess Facilitators would enjoy that. For now I just want to thank the Title I Administration again for their invaluable support. Here I am sharing some pictures of the tournament.

Eduardo Vigo getting ready for the 1st Round

Jose Ferrer was a little nervous

Ruben Martinez as usual very optimistic

Christophe Bacallao was confident for the 1st Round

The kids playing with the giant pieces

The kids playing with the giant pieces

From left to right: Mr. Diez, Ruben, Christophe and Eduardo

Mr. Diez (Chess Facilitator) and his friend Mr. Barreiro (one of the Title I Administration organizers)

Mrs. Tejada and Mrs. Madrid at the closing ceremony

The trophies

Dr. Abrahante at the closing ceremony

Mixed Puzzles - Homework

Hi everyone, here I am posting six puzzles you need to solve and turn in to me by next Wednesday, February 23rd.

Good Luck !!!

1. Find the best move for White.

2. Find the best move for White

 3. Find the best move for White.

4. Find the best move for White.

5. Find the best move for White.

6. Find the best move for White.

Congratulation to the McMillan Chess Team

Congratulations to the McMillan Chess Team for getting 2nd place at the Title I - South Regional Chess Tournament. As usual it was a very well organize Chess Tournament where all parents, students and coaches had a great time. 

Check out some pictures from the tournament:

Eduardo showing his medal.

Christophe getting ready for the last round

 Francisco, the veteran player in this type of Tournament, showed that he still can win some games. 

Arky, who was sick in the morning but was feeling better by the last round

Ruben feeling optimistic

McMillan Chess Team: from left to right (Eduardo, Francisco, Christophe, Arky, Ruben, and Mr. Diez)

 In the Auditorium waiting for the Awards Ceremony

The Trophy

The Team getting the Trophy

Taking some pictures with the Trophy

Just having fun !!!