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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.

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.