Fifth-grader Joey Oliver (left) contemplates his next move against Elijah Weider during the chess tournament.
Pawns, bishops and kings were aplenty in Ernest Orlando’s classroom on May 6 as the Middle School Chess Club held its annual championship tournament. Over 30 students participated from grades 5-8 and four grade-level champions were crowned.
Caleb Jennings captured the fifth grade title with Scott Elble finishing second. Alex Fatouros took home the sixth grade championship after a hard-fought match against Mario Milks. Colby Taylor won the seventh grade title over Frank Hassett. The eighth grade title was awarded to Chis Lewis, who defeated Joshua Fry using a four-move checkmate.
Eighth-graders Max Leisenring (left) and Joshua Fry (right) compete in the early rounds of the chess tournament as Tyler Lincoln observes.The Chess Club will crown a Middle School Champion at its final meeting of the year on May 21. The four grade-level champions will face off for the coveted title.Provided photosScott Elble (left) and Caleb Jennings (right) were the final standing fifth-graders out of a field of 17. Their game was the last game to finish with Jennings reigning victorious.
