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We had a great year in 2009!!! |
2009 November We had 1 team (Estella, Sean and Selena) competing in the CalChess State grade level tournament and won 2nd place team trophy. We were the only NON-bay-area team winning 1st or 2nd team trophy among all elementary grade levels (1st to 6th). |
2009 May Both of our girls (Estella and Selena) won CalNorth Girls tournament individual co-champions and also team champion for their grade level. See details here. |
2009 April
4/18/09, both teams of Folsom Chess Club won team champions (K-3 and K-12 section) in 2009 Greater Sacramento Adult/Scholastic Championship in Roseville. |
2009 March
USCF just published the newest USCF top 100 lists, on average 1 state would have 2 kids in a list, and Folsom Chess Club now has TWO 2nd graders (Anthony and Lawrence) in the list for the youngest age group! |
2009 January
Terry won the 1st place in 2009 Sacramento Elementary Championship. |
Many believe that learning chess would help one develop skills that would be useful and important in life (academic & work) now and later on, like creative problem solving, analytical thinking, concentration, strategic/tactical planning, etc. Our coaches love to inspire and motivate their students to analyze logically and plan independently, in a fun and interactive environment where the instructors would ask the students a lot of questions, like on their thinking processes. Please send us an email if you have any questions. We will contact you as soon as possible. |
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