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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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