KML Chess Players Earn 3rd Place

KML K12 Team - 3rd Place - Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Federation Holiday Folk Fair Tournament.
This team brings the first ever chess hardware back to KML: Dylan, Joe, Zach, Xander and Ted.

KML had players in 3 divisions: K3, K6 and K12.

K6 players Wyatt and Tristan.

K3 players Jacob, Ian and Arthur.

Chess Clubs Scrimmage

KML Chess Club players got a taste of what competitive chess is like in their scrimmage with Wisconsin Lutheran High School’s chess team on Wednesday.

Welcome Wisconsin Lutheran High School Chess Players

KML Chess Players – your scrimmage against Wisconsin Lutheran High School is set for Wednesday at 4 p.m. in room 1166. There is limited room for spectators. Fans please practice your silent cheering. Thank you. Go Chargers!

Help finish this game!

Here is one game from today's work on "what to do after the opening." We started with a random middle game position. It is now black's move. What should black play? See the ending Wednesday at 3:30 in Room 1166.

Here's an end game review video for you

If you haven't viewed our series of videos from chess.com, click on the "Video Resources" on the right. These videos walk you through an Introduction, Openings, Tactics and Strategies, and now End Games. See you at Chess Club!

Ian Janz from St. Lucas attended his first chess tournament this weekend, coached by Ted Molkentin. This week at chess club we'll hand out a schedule of tournament opportunities for anyone who wants to compete. Or, if competing isn't your style, just drop in and play a game on Mondays and Wednesdays, Room 1166.

Chess 2014-15 ready to begin

Hello, KML Chess Enthusiasts!

We will offer two different meeting times this year: Wednesdays 330-430 in Room 1166, and Mondays 430-6 in Room 1166. Even if you can’t make it every week, drop in when you can for a game. Of course, we will also teach skills to those who want to learn more.

First meetings:

Wednesday, September 24 330-430 in room 1166

Monday, September 29 430-6 in room 1166

I will have info on scrimmaging other high school clubs in the area, as well as beginner friendly tournaments if you're interested.

As always, if you have any questions, email Mrs. Molkentin: amolkentin@gmail.com. Thanks!

Chess in the news: Complementing education

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/30/us-usa-florida-chess-idUSKBN0GU0CM20140830

Final Day of Chess Camp

Great work, Everyone. Thanks especially to our awesome KML high school helpers! Keep playing, and see you in the fall!

What we learned at KML Chess Camp

We've learned opening principles, castling, tactics (forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks). We even had a "Charger Duel," giving teams a chance to discuss the best move possible and duel it out. Tomorrow it's on to common checkmates.

Great Start to KML Chess Camp Week

Order a KML Chess Club T-shirt

Shirts are military green with distressed art on front. Each shirt is $15. Email chess@kmlhs.org and request an order form. Order deadline of May 29.

Sign Up for KML Chess Summer Camp!

Chess gives a proven boost to academic skills, logical thinking and problem-solving. The Chess Camp during KML’s Summer Academy will be taught by members of the KML Chess Club, made up of students who enjoy chess for fun and those who have played competitively. All ages welcome, from 6-106! Each camper registered by May 29 receives a KML Chess Club t-shirt. To sign up for Chess Camp, go to www.kmlhs.org and click on E3 Summer Academy. Question? Email Angie Molkentin at chess@kmlhs.org. 

Hales Corners Challenge this weekend

Good luck to Ted and Zach!

In need of chess t-shirt designs

We need to design the club t-shirts for KML Summer Academy. Time to get creative! If you have ideas, please share with Mrs. Molkentin. Preference will be given to designs that exude chess confidence along with a good Christian attitude. Have fun with it!

Club scrimmage at West Bend East today

It was evident our players had learned and practiced their opening principles, piece safety and tactics. Nice job! And thanks to West Bend for being such great hosts - they even provided pizza! Two great groups of students, friendly competition. Thanks, Neighbors!

No Chess on Thursday - Spring Break Starts

Since school was cancelled Friday in honor of the girls basketball team, there will be no chess on Thursday afternoon. Have a wonderful spring break. Be ready for our scrimmage against West Bend the Tuesday after we return from break. Go KML!

PIZZA and Chess with West Bend H.S. Chess Club

We have an opportunity to scrimmage members of the West Bend High School chess club on Tuesday, April 1 beginning at 4 p.m. and ending at 5:15 p.m. This will be informal play, and give us a chance to play others. West Bend will have at least 8 players, so it would be nice for us to bring a nice group of players, all ability levels. 

Please let Mrs. Molkentin know if you CAN attend.

Also please reply if you will need transportation. We would leave KML around 330 p.m. and return by 5:45 p.m.

 MOST IMPORTANTLY – The West Bend Chess Club will provide PIZZA for all of us. It’s their way of saying thanks for making the trip to their campus.

Ladder Tournament Going On

We are attempting to set up a scrimmage with West Bend High School's Chess Club. They are an informal group just like us, looking to improve their skills. Stay tuned on this one. In the meantime, join the Ladder Tournament and challenge someone to play, either during club meetings or on chess.com. Turn in your notation and you can move up (or down) the ladder.

Welcome to the KML Chess Club Blog!

Here you can keep up with club activities and the learning resources we suggest at club meetings. It's a work in progress, so please send your feedback and questions to chess@kmlhs.org.