Hey guys, remember how badly I lost the last chess tournament? Well here’s some good news. I got into the chess team this time with four wins! I came in 8th place and am happy to say I only lost a game to the player who came in 2nd place. As you can imagine, I’m pretty eager to tell you about it.
Like last time, I’m gonna explain my thoughts and lessons here. I only have two people to thank for my win. My mom and dad. My mom who recommended me to play against my brother, and my dad who watched many games I played at home and at the tournament. He also gave me tips on how I could do better in the tournament and encouraged me.
My lessons were to never lose hope until everything was over, and to remember to not move before 20 seconds or before I had three alternative moves.
Over this year, I had practiced a lot for the coming chess tournament. Most days, I played 3 or more chess games. If I lost, I would send my game for computer analysis. If I won, I would do the same. Every game I played, I would analyze. I guess all that hard work payed off, because now me and my brother (who came in 5th place, though he believes he is 2nd :-) are on the chess team. I hope I can get on the team next year too so wish me luck!
Can’t wait to play against other schools; as part of the competitive matches I will go for throughout this year!
-Writing Girl (WG)
Below is my analysis of the games I played during the school chess team selection tournament:
#1 -won both rooks
-activated my rooks
- won giving rook roller
#2 -gave family fork
-took advantage of extra piece
- won with two queen mate
#3 -lost bishop in exchange
-lost other pieces
- lost by ladder mate
#4 -forced queenside castle
-pawnstormed
-used pawns to give mate
#5 -used opponent's speed against him
-captured rook
-gave mate with queen and rook
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