2013 National Chess Day - Freeport

As is`becoming traditional for National Chess Day (October 12th this year), the Route 20 Chess Club ran a no fee tournament at the Freeport Public Library.
In the adult section Will Engel achieved first with a record of 4.5, Zach Kauffman achieved second with a record of 4.0, and Jonathan Gaenzle achieved third with a record of 3.5.
In the 4-6 and 7-12 grade joint section John Werkheiser achieved first with a record of 5.0, Marius Schradermeier achieved second with a record of 4.0, and John Neil achieved third with a record of 3.0, with an overall tie with Ariana Tolu-Honary. Ariana achieved first in the 4-6 with a record of 3.0, and Shawn Wolfe achieved second in the 4-6 with a record of 1.0.

National Chess Day 10/12/13

On Saturday October 12,2013, the Route 20 Chess Club will be hosting a chess tournament at the Freeport Public Library. The tournament is free 4/SS G/20 and has 4 sections. The sections consist of the grade levels of K-3, 4-6, 7-12, and an adults only section. All sections are unrated, and medals are awarded. USCF memberships will not be required. On site registration is 9:15-9:45; first round starts at 10:00 a.m., and later rounds start at 11:00 a.m.,1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., sets will be provided.

Address: Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL.