Today the kids had their first ever chess tournament!! Chess is something Daryle loves and is really good at, so we were thrilled when they offered it as an after-school-enrichment program at their school this year! They're still learning but it's amazing at how much they know!! I'm easily impressed because I have NO idea how to play, though after today I find myself mildly more intrigued by the idea of maybe learning how....
Most of the elementary schools out in California have outdoor eating areas, so they set the practice games up on the picnic tables outside. And the weather was absolutely perfect today, so it made all the waiting that us parents did far more enjoyable! I love Ma-lak's "thinking pose".
The tournament area in the gym. There were 4 people at each table, and at each of the 3 rounds, you played a different person at your table, so everyone plays everyone!
Rea thought it'd be appropriate to wear her strawberry necklace today in honor of the tournament being held at Strawberry Elementary School. I agreed!
Watching and sorta learning....
Ni'ke waiting to start Round2
Rea doesn't look too happy. Maybe a little nervous??
Rea with her medal!! She had 2 losses and 1 draw, and I love that despite how they did, everyone who participated got a medal or a trophy. Well done, Chess For Kids!!
Ni'ke was very bummed because she has never "Check-mated" anyone before. Ever. Even in a practice game. I told her no problem, I can fix that. "Go home and play your mother."
Ma-lak had 1 loss and 2 draws, to equal 1 full point! Good job, Buddy!!
With their friend, Isaac, who also takes Chess with them. He won all his matches!
Had to do a funny pose....
Jumbo chess game!!
Time to head home!!!! (Ya'shar was sick, so stayed home with David.)
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