Club News & Rankings

Current as of October 18, 2008

NO CHESS CLUB WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH!!!!

2008 Club Championships

Jacob M. struck early, quickly, and lethally as he seized the 2008 Club Championship from Hannah K. with a 4 move "Scholars Mate".  Both players are to be congratulated for some fine play throughout our school and club year.  MJ moves on to the KMS Knight Riders, joining a team that finished 5th in the state in 2008.  Hannah stakes her own claim as the #1 ranked player next year, joining our strongest returning team ever!  Be sure to see the tournament photos on our Club Championships Page.  Congratulations and thanks to everyone who played and/or competed throughout this year. 

2008 Michigan State Elementary Chess Championships

Congratulations to MJ, Jimmy, Jaycee, Seth, and Jordyn who competed in this years State Chess Championships at Michigan State University.  This years field was the largest ever and our team met it's match with the toughest competition they have ever met.  Our children performed valiantly and finished a respectable 28th out of the 42 teams from around the State of Michigan.  ALSO, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE KMS MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH GRADE TEAM THAT FINISHED UNDEFEATED AND FINISHED 5TH IN THE STATE!