Saturday, February 28, 2009
thats it for tonight!
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Final High School Results
Alexander Moore 1/4
Timothy Weeks 2/4
Joseph Bridgman 3/4 , 3rd overall for board 3, qualifies for the Denker high school state championships on March 28th
Becca Weeks 3/4 Medalist
Josh Swindler 2/4
Micheal Cross 1.5/4
Paul Bowser 1/4
If Joseph wins the tournament on the 28, he would represent Missouri at the Arnold Denker Tournament of High School Champions.
Timothy Weeks 2/4
Joseph Bridgman 3/4 , 3rd overall for board 3, qualifies for the Denker high school state championships on March 28th
Becca Weeks 3/4 Medalist
Josh Swindler 2/4
Micheal Cross 1.5/4
Paul Bowser 1/4
If Joseph wins the tournament on the 28, he would represent Missouri at the Arnold Denker Tournament of High School Champions.
final results 8th and under
Josiah Weeks 4/6 medalist
David Laws 3/6
Matthew Howe 4/6 medalist
Josiah Moore 4/6 medalist
Reid Schmidling 3/6
Thomas McCrerey 3.5/6
Lake Sisk 3/6
Keegan Owen 3.5/6
Hunter Rich 2/6
David Laws 3/6
Matthew Howe 4/6 medalist
Josiah Moore 4/6 medalist
Reid Schmidling 3/6
Thomas McCrerey 3.5/6
Lake Sisk 3/6
Keegan Owen 3.5/6
Hunter Rich 2/6
Final results for 5th Grade and under
Team - 4th overall
Ben Schmidling 4/6 (Medalist)
Jeremiah Bridgman 3/6
Tommy Palmer 3.5/6
Lauren Elder 2/6
Sterling Main 2/6
David Schmidling 2/6
Jackson Stickler 3/6
Ben Hart 2/6
Alexis Sisk 3/6
Mariah Smith 2/6
Nathan Weeks 2.5/6
Alex Hall 2.5/6
very tough division
Ben Schmidling 4/6 (Medalist)
Jeremiah Bridgman 3/6
Tommy Palmer 3.5/6
Lauren Elder 2/6
Sterling Main 2/6
David Schmidling 2/6
Jackson Stickler 3/6
Ben Hart 2/6
Alexis Sisk 3/6
Mariah Smith 2/6
Nathan Weeks 2.5/6
Alex Hall 2.5/6
very tough division
Final Results for 3rd Grade Division
3rd grade
Team - 3rd overall out of 27 (trophy)
Ian Smith 4/6 Medalist
Jack Weil 3.5/6
William Gentry 3/6
Sarah Bridgman 3/6
Sarah Weeks 2/6
Collin Gentry 1.5/6
Incredible Job!
Team - 3rd overall out of 27 (trophy)
Ian Smith 4/6 Medalist
Jack Weil 3.5/6
William Gentry 3/6
Sarah Bridgman 3/6
Sarah Weeks 2/6
Collin Gentry 1.5/6
Incredible Job!
results after 5 rounds for grade schoolers, 3 rounds for HS
going into the final round.....
9th under - 7th/16 (Brampton is on board 1 with a score of 4.5/5 if he wins he is state champion
8th under - 4th/32
6th under - 8th/19
5th under - 4th/26
3rd under - 2nd/27
High School
11th/34
9th under - 7th/16 (Brampton is on board 1 with a score of 4.5/5 if he wins he is state champion
8th under - 4th/32
6th under - 8th/19
5th under - 4th/26
3rd under - 2nd/27
High School
11th/34
round 4 completed for teams under 9th grade
It's going to be a nailbiter to the end.
9th under - 5th/16 Brampton Bridgman 4th place (only 2 players on the team)
8th under - 3rd/32
6th under - 8th/19 (only 2 players on the team)
5th under - 4th/26
3rd under - 2nd/27
top 4 teams trophy. The kids are making this look easier than it is, they are playing up to the competition right now. This is the toughest state tournament I have ever taken teams to.
9th under - 5th/16 Brampton Bridgman 4th place (only 2 players on the team)
8th under - 3rd/32
6th under - 8th/19 (only 2 players on the team)
5th under - 4th/26
3rd under - 2nd/27
top 4 teams trophy. The kids are making this look easier than it is, they are playing up to the competition right now. This is the toughest state tournament I have ever taken teams to.
round 3 completed for 9th and under
9th under - 5th/16 Brampton Bridgman 7th place
8th under - 5th/32 Lake Sisk 18th
6th under - 9th/19
5th under - 4th/26 Alexis Sisk 11th
3rd under - 6th/27 Ian Smith 18th
more up dates to come
8th under - 5th/32 Lake Sisk 18th
6th under - 9th/19
5th under - 4th/26 Alexis Sisk 11th
3rd under - 6th/27 Ian Smith 18th
more up dates to come
How the rounds work
The High School team plays game/60, which means each side has 60 minutes to finish the game. so regardless they will be done with each round in 2 hours. they play a total of 4 rounds
The rest of the teams plays game/30 which means each side has 30 minutes to complete their game. They play a total of 6 rounds.
I will try to have places for the top individuals after round 3.
In the High school division, the top 8 teams and the top 8 players per board receive awards.
In the other divisions the top 4 teams in each section receive awards and the top 8 players receive awards
awards = plaques or trophies, not sure yet.
The rest of the teams plays game/30 which means each side has 30 minutes to complete their game. They play a total of 6 rounds.
I will try to have places for the top individuals after round 3.
In the High school division, the top 8 teams and the top 8 players per board receive awards.
In the other divisions the top 4 teams in each section receive awards and the top 8 players receive awards
awards = plaques or trophies, not sure yet.
OFFICIAL SCORES AFTER ROUND 2
9th under 5th/16
8th under 3rd/33
6th under 8th/21
5th under 4th/26
3rd under 7th/27
8th under 3rd/33
6th under 8th/21
5th under 4th/26
3rd under 7th/27
OFFICIAL SCORES AFTER ROUND 1
HS - 8TH (34 TEAMS)
9TH UNDER - 6TH (16 TEAMS)
8TH UNDER - 3RD (33 TEAMS)
6TH UNDER - 8TH (21 TEAMS)
5TH UNDER - 4TH (26 TEAMS)
3RD UNDER - 5TH (27 TEAMS)
top 4 teams trophy at state, we are sitting in good positions, just waiting to pounce!
9TH UNDER - 6TH (16 TEAMS)
8TH UNDER - 3RD (33 TEAMS)
6TH UNDER - 8TH (21 TEAMS)
5TH UNDER - 4TH (26 TEAMS)
3RD UNDER - 5TH (27 TEAMS)
top 4 teams trophy at state, we are sitting in good positions, just waiting to pounce!
Guest Blogger - Matthew Howe
hey whats up!?lets just say its very tiring right now cause i just realized im gonna be here for another 7 hours its gonna be a long day.
but hey i just came out and picked up my first win so......... OH HAPPY DAY.
but hey i just came out and picked up my first win so......... OH HAPPY DAY.
Guest Blogger - Ellis Dockray
Round 2.There is many faces here,the smile of victory and frown of defeat.The excitement of an excellent move and the anger of a stupid one.With all these different expressions there is one constant,STRATEGY.I am honored to play along side these great chess players and we all hope to make both St.Joe Home School and Mr.Bird proud.
A quick primer for chess tournaments
The High School Division is a team event with our top player assigned to board one, our second to board 2 and so on. All board ones play each other, same for 2-4. the total score is the sum of wins for the 4 best scores per board. The HS team won 3 out of 4 the first round.
The other divisions can have as many people on the team as they want, but only the top 4 scores count toward the team total.
The other divisions can have as many people on the team as they want, but only the top 4 scores count toward the team total.
Guest Blogger - Matthew Howe
Hey so far today it aint so good.staring out pretty bad with a loss,hope to make a comeback in the next round which is about to start.
shoutout to all friends joe town ttyl and mister bird says im scaring him by typing and just looking at him :D see ya all at home peace.
shoutout to all friends joe town ttyl and mister bird says im scaring him by typing and just looking at him :D see ya all at home peace.
Guest Blogger - Josh Swindler
Hey all, the first round is over and the competition is every bit as fierce as we expected. The 2nd round has started for the 9th grade and under divisions and the rest of us are relaxing and going back over our games before the 1:00 round. Thanks again for all the help to get us here and to Super-nationals.
Josh out.
Josh out.
Round 1 completed for 9th and under
our 8th grade and under is tied for first, winners were Josiah Weeks, David Laws, and Lake Sisk. Draws were Thomas McCrerey and Keegan Owen
Our 5th and under is tied for first, winners were Jeremiah Bridgman, Lauren Elder, Ben Schmidling, Alexis Sisk and Nathan weeks, Alex Hall had a draw.
More updates shortly.
Our 5th and under is tied for first, winners were Jeremiah Bridgman, Lauren Elder, Ben Schmidling, Alexis Sisk and Nathan weeks, Alex Hall had a draw.
More updates shortly.
So far so good on arrival!
People are arriving safely, looks like we will have our full team to compete
Update on weather
I heard it is snowing in St. Joseph and the roads are kinda fudgy, but everything is clear right now in Jefferson City. They are expecting snow later this morning and stopping later this afternoon. Pray for everyone's safe arrival.
Remember to reply to comments at the bottom of the posts and I will pass them along to the players!
Remember to reply to comments at the bottom of the posts and I will pass them along to the players!
We are in the Jefferson room
For those players at the hotel who are checking this, we are in the Jefferson room, go all the way to the back of the room, we have 3 tables, outlet, exit door (the best money can buy for free). Try to be in here by 8:30, it may get vicious as people try to get tables and I can fight them off only so long on my own!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Pray for nice weather for everyone traveling in the morning
We are suppose to get snow in Jefferson City in the morning. Please pray for safe driving conditions for everyone driving down early Saturday.
Up to 372 as of last night......
372 were registered at of 11:45 Thursday night. It may well surpass 400 by Saturday morning. Remember, Saturday is going to be a LONG day. Go to bed early tonight and get some rest.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
234 Players Registered So Far....
234 players registered so far for the state tournament. I expect this number to increase to around 400 by Saturday. The link to see the latest numbers is http://www.gatewaychess.org/
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Our team going to the State Championships
| MO STATE CHESS | |
| CHAMPIONSHIPS | |
| JEFFERSON CITY | |
| February 28, 2009 | |
| Senior High Division | |
| Board 1 | Alexander Moore (10) |
| Board 2 | Timothy Weeks (12) |
| Board 3 | Joseph Bridgman (11) |
| Board 4 | Rebecca Weeks (10) |
| Board 1 | |
| Board 2 | Josh Swindler (12) |
| Board 3 | Micheal Cross (12) |
| Board 4 | Paul Bowser (11) |
| 9th and under | |
| Ellis Dockray (9) | |
| Brampton Bridgman (9) | |
| 8th and under | |
| Matthew Howe (8) | |
| David Laws (8) | |
| Thomas McCrerey (8) | |
| Josiah Moore (8) | |
| Reid Schmidling (8) | |
| Lake Sisk (7) | |
| Josiah Weeks (7) | |
| Keegan Owen (7) | |
| Hunter Rich (7) | |
| 6th and under | |
| Bailey Main (6) | |
| Jonathan Stickler (6) | |
| 5th and under | |
| Ben Hart (5) | |
| David Schmidling (5) | |
| Ben Schmidling (5) | |
| Alexis Sisk (5) | |
| Mariah Smith (5) | |
| Jeremiah Bridgman (4) | |
| Jackson Stickler (4) | |
| Lauren Elder (4) | |
| Sterling Main (4) | |
| Tommy Palmer (4) | |
| Nathan Weeks (4) | |
| Alex Hall (4) | |
| 3rd and under | |
| Ian Smith (3) | |
| William Gentry (3) | |
| Sarah Weeks (2) | |
| Sarah Bridgman (2) | |
| Jack Weil (2) | |
| Collin Gentry (2) |
Hello from my first Blog Post!
Here it is, the blog I created so our many chess fans in St. Joseph and beyond can track our progress during our 'world tour', or in this case our trip to the state championships and Supernationals! Please link to our page to follow updates and send up plenty of comments I can pass on during the tournaments. We will read them inbetween rounds and pass on your well wishes!
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