Welcome to the West High School Chess Club!
The chess team kicked off the year with impressive performances the early tournaments, as most players held a winning record, and one player stayed undefeated until the final tournament.
In the final tournament, they delivered an impressive performance, but sadly, they were unable to defeat their rivals, Los Alamos, which caused them to fall from 2nd to 4th place. Despite a strong start, the Dons left the tournament determined to return next year and claim victory.
Although the high school and middle school teams couldn't secure a victory, the elementary team managed to bring home a second-place trophy, finishing just a few points shy of first place.
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The number of possible unique chess games is much greater than the number of electrons in the universe.
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Chess is a required school subject in Armenia.
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The longest official game of chess took place in 1989 that went on for 20 hours and included 269 moves.
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It is possible to checkmate your opponent in just two moves.
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Chess Helps Raise Intelligence
Chess is a very unique game it's not like most. It is a war. You have to out smart your opponent to be victorious. It's about who is on top, who has the upper hand, and who will go home crying.
So what are you going to do? Are you going to be the average Joe and not play chess or are you going to be the super duper cool Joe and play. Its your choice - but Chess Club will change your life.
FUN FACTS
Meet the coaches! These are the people responsible for Chess Club.
On the left is Mr. Luna he is a great person and will help you become the best. On the right is Mr. Baca this guy is really funny and is always there to help you succeed and overcome any challenges.
You might also know Mr. Luna as one of our school social workers
and Mr. Baca as the Geometry teacher.
These beauties are the trophies that they have won.
The Chess Club takes their tournaments very seriously and they tend to win most of the time.
When they don't win they learn more on how to do better and they try harder than before.
Q: What is the difference between practices and meetings?
A: The club members will come in for a practice and if there is news to be told a meeting will be held.
Q: When is chess practice and where is it?
A: The practice and meetings are held in Mr. Baca's classroom during lunch every Thursday.
Questions
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Q: What are the requirements to join Chess Club?
A: All you have to do is attend at least two practices and meetings to join.
Q: What are the benefits of joining Chess Club?
A: It helps the members use their mind more, it also helps with planning ahead and with strategy.
Q: What is your favorite thing about teaching Chess Club?
A: It would probably be helping them learn the game whether or not they are good. I enjoy showing how entertaining chess can be, it is also fun to see them against one another to see how much they have learned.