KML Chess Kicks Off Season at WI Junior Open

Ten KML chess players and one helpful alum spent the weekend at UW-Oshkosh for the WI Junior Open. The KML Chargers played great games and met other players from around the state.

The purpose of this event is to get us ready for the season ahead, revealing strengths and where we need to work.

• Our seven players in the Reserve Section (under 1100 rating) – three players gained rating points, meaning they played higher rated players:
• Melissa picked up rating points (615-630) with 2 quality wins
• Ben picked up rating points (581-587) with 2 quality wins
• Dylan picked up rating points (446-506) with 2 quality wins (and a bye for the SAT)
• Xander achieved 3 wins (and a bye for the SAT) but his opponents were not rated higher so he didn’t gain rating points.
• Luke had 3 wins (but no rating points increase)

• Our three players in the Open Section played with the best junior players in Wisconsin!
• Isaac played the eventual champion (rated 2100) in his first game – great experience – finished with one win and a draw overall.
• Ted gained rating points (1399 to 1435) and finished with 1 win, 1 loss and 3 draws.
• Olivia gained rating points (1189 to 1244) and finished with 2 wins and 1 draw.

We begin our league play soon. Go Chargers!