2009 County Chess Tournament
by Jennifer Tucker
February 23, 2009
On Saturday, February 14th, 19 Rankin Chess Club members attended the Annual Tazewell County Chess Tournament at Georgetowne Middle School in Marquette Heights. It was an exciting day of competition and 6 Rankin students placed in their grade level divisions.
4th Grade
Gavin Morgan = 1st place
Cody Catton = 4th place
Cameron Gillespie = 8th place
Jarad Presley = 9th place
7th Grade
Austin Gillespie = 2nd place
8th Grade
Sean Linden = 3rd place
Thanks to all for another great Chess Club season!
Here is where you can find more information about year-round chess club fun....
The Greater Peoria Youth Chess Club
Who: Youth from pre-K-8th grade
Where: Hult Education center 5215 North Knoxville, Peoria, Illinois
When: Friday nights from 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $1.00 entry fee per student
*The Greater Peoria Chess Foundation provides chess sets and tutoring
The Greater Peoria Chess Federation
Chess play (adults and children) at Lakeview Museum conference room every Monday evening at 7:00pm. 1125 West Lake Avenue, Peoria, Illinois
United States Chess Federation
Free Kids Chess Training = fun site!!
