The 3rd annual Winter Classic tournament will be held January 12th at Metzger Elementary. You will need to register online or send a check to Coach Risher payable to Metzger Chess Club. Please feel free to contact me if you have any difficulty what so ever in registering. Thank you! I hope to see everyone there!
Click here to register via the OSCF Website
Coach Risher
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Find your Rating for the Tournament!
If you don't have a rating you will need to register under the U600 Novice division
http://chess.ratingsnw.com/ratings/schoolreport.php?school=MTZ+-+Metzger+Elementary+School&submit=Show+report
Hope to see you there!
http://chess.ratingsnw.com/ratings/schoolreport.php?school=MTZ+-+Metzger+Elementary+School&submit=Show+report
Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
First Tournament
The first Tournament of the Season for us starts in Corvallis! This is a fun Tournament that has a unique Team competition as well. Tournaments are a fun way to unite our club players, meet some new kids, and have a great time playing chess! Lisa Still is the Director of this event and she is an amazing Tournament Director that has years of experience with running tournaments.
Summary: This is an announcement that Corvallis PE+ Scholastic Chess Tournament will occur onSaturday, December 8, 2012
Location: Cheldelin Middle School
987 NE Conifer Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Description: PE+s simultaneous team and individual competion format is back (compete in both events with every game you play!). Lots of sections make this event great for beginning players and experts alike.
An OSCF Championship Qualifier in the mid Willamette Valley that is too fun to miss, lots of sections mean lots of trophies, as well as awards for sportsmanship, best dressed team, best team name, and more.
Click on the web-page link for a flyer with all the details and registration information.
Contact: Lisa Still
Email: lstill18@comcast.net
Phone: 541-745-3003
More Info: http://oscf.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Dec-2012-Tournament-Flyer-take-2.docx
Summary: This is an announcement that Corvallis PE+ Scholastic Chess Tournament will occur onSaturday, December 8, 2012
Location: Cheldelin Middle School
987 NE Conifer Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Description: PE+s simultaneous team and individual competion format is back (compete in both events with every game you play!). Lots of sections make this event great for beginning players and experts alike.
An OSCF Championship Qualifier in the mid Willamette Valley that is too fun to miss, lots of sections mean lots of trophies, as well as awards for sportsmanship, best dressed team, best team name, and more.
Click on the web-page link for a flyer with all the details and registration information.
Contact: Lisa Still
Email: lstill18@comcast.net
Phone: 541-745-3003
More Info: http://oscf.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Dec-2012-Tournament-Flyer-take-2.docx
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
NEW TIME FOR K-2 Students
Our Staff Meetings have been changed to Wednesdays so I need to move our K-2 Chess Meetings to Mondays from 2:30-3:30. This change will take affect on December 3rd.
Thank you!
-Coach Risher
Thank you!
-Coach Risher
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Seaside Excellence!
As most of you know the Metzger Chess Club had 14 players qualify for the Scholastic Chess Federation’s Individual State Championships Friday and Saturday in Seaside. The players did an amazing job representing our school and played like champions. Each player performed well and every one of them won a medal or trophy in their division. This is an outstanding accomplishment for our kids.
Some tournament highlights included Elias Erickson’s 2nd place finish in the Elementary Advanced section. Elias played great, taking down two of the top three players in his division and only losing 1 match. He played games that are timed with a clock and had to notate every move. This is a lot for one player and to maintain that level of focus throughout an eight hour day is impressive. Oh and did I mention that this was his first time playing in this division all year?
Another huge accomplishment was from Hunter Dietz. Hunter won a sportsmanship award called the “Kathryn Rose Taylor Order of the Knights” award. Only 5 players out of the 300 represented are given this award each year! It is a huge honor that is named after the founder of the Chess Federation. Hunter will have his name listed on the OSCF website permanently and will go into the Order of the Knights Hall of Fame! He also received a really cool trophy and certificate.
Other participants:
5th Grade
Lawson Dietz
Isaiah Hollingsworth
Evan Bishop
Gloria Rosas
4th Grade
Ellie Noyes
Michael O’Neal
Ethan McClelland
3rd Grade
Lucas Erickson
2nd Grade
Elisa Rosas
Sam Fitzgerald
Kindergarten
Tate Woodward
Jack Bishop
-Coach Risher
Some tournament highlights included Elias Erickson’s 2nd place finish in the Elementary Advanced section. Elias played great, taking down two of the top three players in his division and only losing 1 match. He played games that are timed with a clock and had to notate every move. This is a lot for one player and to maintain that level of focus throughout an eight hour day is impressive. Oh and did I mention that this was his first time playing in this division all year?
Another huge accomplishment was from Hunter Dietz. Hunter won a sportsmanship award called the “Kathryn Rose Taylor Order of the Knights” award. Only 5 players out of the 300 represented are given this award each year! It is a huge honor that is named after the founder of the Chess Federation. Hunter will have his name listed on the OSCF website permanently and will go into the Order of the Knights Hall of Fame! He also received a really cool trophy and certificate.
Other participants:
5th Grade
Lawson Dietz
Isaiah Hollingsworth
Evan Bishop
Gloria Rosas
4th Grade
Ellie Noyes
Michael O’Neal
Ethan McClelland
3rd Grade
Lucas Erickson
2nd Grade
Elisa Rosas
Sam Fitzgerald
Kindergarten
Tate Woodward
Jack Bishop
-Coach Risher
Saturday, April 21, 2012
LAST CHANCE for SEASIDE
Register by tomorrow night
http://oscf.org/online-registration/
Coach Risher
http://oscf.org/online-registration/
Coach Risher
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Next Stop, Forest Park
This Saturday, the 14th we will be heading to Forest Park for the final Tournament before Seaside.
Register at www.oscf.org
Register at www.oscf.org
Friday, March 16, 2012
Happy Valley Tournament
Wow!! This was a super fun day! Plus we got our picture taken with Alexandrea Botez the highest rated scholastic player in Oregon!
Way to go team!!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Upcoming Events
Hello Chess Families!
First off, Congratulations to the team that placed 4th in the Chess For Success State Championships last Friday. This was Metzger’s first appearance in the CFS State Team Competition and 4th out of 40 teams is a remarkable accomplishment.
There are some big events still on the schedule. If your player has already qualified for the Individual State Championships in Seaside please register as soon as possible at www.oscf.org.
March 16th Happy Valley Elementary School (State Qualifier)
Cost $20 – payable on site
Register by email to jrisher@ttsd.k12.or.us
March 17th Salem Grizzly Classic (State Qualifier)
Grant Elementary School
Cost $10
Register at http://oscf.org/online-registration/
April 14th Forest Park Chess Tournament (State Qualifier)
More Details to follow
April 27th-28th OSCF State Championships
Friday is the Blitz and Bughouse Tournament-optional
Saturday is the main event
Seaside, OR.
Cost $30
More information and Register at http://oscf.org/about-oscf-state-championship/
Friday, March 2, 2012
Team Takes 4th at CFS State Championships
These players did an amazing job Saturday. 3.5 points out of 5! We were right there in the hunt all day and I couldn't be more proud of this group of boys. They represented our school with honor, respect, and pride. They played like a team should play. They were there for each other and overcame some tough competition.
Congrats Guys - Elias Erickson, Lawson Dietz, Michael O'Neal, Hunter Dietz, and Ethan McCleland.
I can't say enough how proud I am of you guys. Your the best team I could ask for and I wouldn't choose any other group to be a part of then this group. You played like Champions today!
Congrats Guys - Elias Erickson, Lawson Dietz, Michael O'Neal, Hunter Dietz, and Ethan McCleland.
I can't say enough how proud I am of you guys. Your the best team I could ask for and I wouldn't choose any other group to be a part of then this group. You played like Champions today!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Ah Yes!! The Endgame!
Click on this link and solve some puzzles! These are from intermediate to advanced puzzles.
Some of them we worked on this morning
White to move!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Whitford/Cooper Mtn Tournament
The team did well once again but this time in Beaverton for the toughest qualifier of the year. The Whitford Cooper Mtn tournament has been a magnet for the area's best players for several years now.
Remember 4-5th grade THIS WEEK ONLY we will be meeting TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURDAY at 7:15 for some extra practice time.
Remember 4-5th grade THIS WEEK ONLY we will be meeting TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURDAY at 7:15 for some extra practice time.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
New Tournament MARCH 16th!!
IT'S A FRIDAY, WE DON'T HAVE SCHOOL THAT DAY!
Happy Valley Chess Championships!!
Date: Friday, March 16, 2012
Start Time: 10:00 am End Time: 4:30 pm
(Time Zone: US/Pacific)
Location: Happy Valley Elementary School
Category: OR-OSCF Champ. Qualifiers
Description
Start Time: 10:00 am End Time: 4:30 pm
(Time Zone: US/Pacific)
Location: Happy Valley Elementary School
Category: OR-OSCF Champ. Qualifiers
Description
Time: Friday, March 16, 2012
10:00am – approximately 4:30pm.
Pre-Registration ONLY: To register, send your name/age, grade/school, and your NWSRS ID) to happyvalleychess@gmail.com with subject line: "HV Chess K-8 Championships". Registration will close on Thursday, March 15 at 7:00 pm. We will limit the player numbers to 80. You can check your ID here: http://myrating.chess4life.com/nwsrs_players/search
Check in: 8:00-9:30am. If you are late, you still can play starting with round 2. You don't have to play all the rounds. In case you decide not to play in a round, please inform the Tournament Director ahead of time. Zero points for byes.
Cost: $20.00 payable on site
Description: Tournaments are a great way to help players apply knowledge and gain necessary practical skills to achieve success. This tournament will be held Swiss style, and will take approximately 5 hours.
Eligibility/Sections: This tournament is NWSRS rated and open to any kids up to grade 8. Players will be group in the following sections: K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. The kids participating for the first time in a chess tournament (no previous chess ratings) will have their own sections: Novice K-4 and Novice 5-8. Organizers reserve the right to make smaller adjustments to sections format.
Rounds/Times: Five rounds
Game/30 (25/5 for time-delay clocks)
Awards: Trophies for top 3 players in each section! Medals for anyone who has at least 2.5 points and no trophy. Chess gift for everyone with 2 points or less. Computer generated tie-breakers will be used to decide top 3.
Pre-registered players will be listed at:
http://happyvalleychess.blogspot.com/
** An adult must accompany all the participants under 12 years old. If the child is not supervised they will be forfeited and asked to leave the tournament.
10:00am – approximately 4:30pm.
Pre-Registration ONLY: To register, send your name/age, grade/school, and your NWSRS ID) to happyvalleychess@gmail.com with subject line: "HV Chess K-8 Championships". Registration will close on Thursday, March 15 at 7:00 pm. We will limit the player numbers to 80. You can check your ID here: http://myrating.chess4life.com/nwsrs_players/search
Check in: 8:00-9:30am. If you are late, you still can play starting with round 2. You don't have to play all the rounds. In case you decide not to play in a round, please inform the Tournament Director ahead of time. Zero points for byes.
Cost: $20.00 payable on site
Description: Tournaments are a great way to help players apply knowledge and gain necessary practical skills to achieve success. This tournament will be held Swiss style, and will take approximately 5 hours.
Eligibility/Sections: This tournament is NWSRS rated and open to any kids up to grade 8. Players will be group in the following sections: K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. The kids participating for the first time in a chess tournament (no previous chess ratings) will have their own sections: Novice K-4 and Novice 5-8. Organizers reserve the right to make smaller adjustments to sections format.
Rounds/Times: Five rounds
Game/30 (25/5 for time-delay clocks)
Awards: Trophies for top 3 players in each section! Medals for anyone who has at least 2.5 points and no trophy. Chess gift for everyone with 2 points or less. Computer generated tie-breakers will be used to decide top 3.
Pre-registered players will be listed at:
http://happyvalleychess.blogspot.com/
** An adult must accompany all the participants under 12 years old. If the child is not supervised they will be forfeited and asked to leave the tournament.
Contact: Andrei Botez
Email: iushu@hotmail.com
More Info: http://happyvalleychess.blogspot.com/
Location Details
Happy Valley Elementary School
13865 SE King Rd
Happy Valley OR 97086
| Created By: OSCF Board on Feb 9, 2012 at 10:45am | Last Updated By: OSCF Board on Feb 9, 2012 at 10:45am |
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Team Prepares for State!
5 Members are getting ready for the Team State Championship March 2nd and 3 will be taking on the state's top players March 3 for the Individual Championships. If you didn't make this tournament don't worry, Seaside is still an option and the best tournament of the year.
Whitford/Cooper Mtn. this Saturday sign up at www.oscf.org.
CFS TEAM
Elias Erickson
Lawson Dietz
Michael O'Neal
Ethan McCleeland
Hunter Dietz
CFS INDIVIDUAL
5TH GRADE
Lawson Dietz
Elias Erickson
K-4
Michael O'Neal
Whitford/Cooper Mtn. this Saturday sign up at www.oscf.org.
CFS TEAM
Elias Erickson
Lawson Dietz
Michael O'Neal
Ethan McCleeland
Hunter Dietz
CFS INDIVIDUAL
5TH GRADE
Lawson Dietz
Elias Erickson
K-4
Michael O'Neal
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
CLUB RATINGS
Last Name First Name ID Number Rating #Gms #GmsYTD State Holien Justin MTZFQ280 951 3 0 OR Erickson Elias MTZFT604 892 50 10 OR O'neal Michael MTZET945 839 29 10 OR Dietz Lawson MTZFR227 829 36 10 OR Erickson Lucas MTZDT279 799 10 10 OR Dietz Hunter MTZFT252 717 30 9 OR Woodward Tate MTZAR262 669 5 5 OR Mcclelland Ethan MTZER412 666 25 10 OR Fitzgerald Sam MTZCL931 654 5 5 OR Ta Luc MTZEW616 647 5 5 OR Hollingsworth Isaiah MTZFP490 607 5 5 OR Henderson Trinity MTZEU199 605 7 0 OR Tran John-son MTZFQ891 589 8 5 OR Villanueva-noyes Ellie MTZEL987 586 20 0 OR Bishop Evan MTZFR957 532 16 10 OR Rosas Gloria MTZFT653 525 29 10 OR Rosas Elisa MTZCQ829 471 9 9 OR Fennelly Kyle MTZDR513 444 10 5 OR Paterson Conor MTZFL112 426 10 10 OR Bishop Jack MTZAL698 400 10 10 OR Cuesta Alejandro MTZEU437 400 5 0 OR Ford Isabelle MTZDP178 400 8 4 OR Sanchez Alejandro MTZEL918 400 5 5 OR Santiago Jake MTZB 400 5 5 OR
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Onward to State!!
Saturday was a big day for our Chess Club and our school. The team scored 16 points at the CFS Regional Tournament to place 2nd and earn a spot at the State Championships at the Portland Convention Center March 2nd!
Way to go Mustangs!!
I also would like to congratulate Lawson Dietz, Elias Erickson and Michael O'Neal for earning a trip to the Individual State Championships March 3rd. Lawson had a perfect score and beating the top ranked player in the tournament.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
T-Shirts?
Some parents have asked about ordering some T-Shirts. I would love to order some for you. If you would like to order a shirt, let me know what size and I will place an order. The shirt might cost between $8-10, not sure but will find out.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Puzzles
Beginner Puzzle 1
White to move and win the Bishop in 2 moves!
Beginner Puzzle 2
White to move and win the Bishop in 2 moves!
Upcoming Events
*CFS Regional Championships in Sherwood this Saturday, the 11th! All members can come and play chess but only the 10 players selected can play in the Regional tournament. All others will be allowed to play a Friendly Tournament just for fun. Please arrive no later than 8:30.
Middleton Elementary
23505 SW Old Highway 99
Sherwood
*Whitford/Cooper Mtn. in Beaverton Saturday February 25th. Register Here!
Because of the overwhelming amount of players this year, behavior management has been an issue in the club. I am planning on separating the groups into 2 sessions starting February 15
Wednesday Morning 7:15-8:15 - Grades 4-5
Wednesday Afternoon 2:30-3:30 - Grades K-3
Thank you,
Coach Risher
Middleton Elementary
23505 SW Old Highway 99
Sherwood
*Whitford/Cooper Mtn. in Beaverton Saturday February 25th. Register Here!
Because of the overwhelming amount of players this year, behavior management has been an issue in the club. I am planning on separating the groups into 2 sessions starting February 15
Wednesday Morning 7:15-8:15 - Grades 4-5
Wednesday Afternoon 2:30-3:30 - Grades K-3
Thank you,
Coach Risher
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
MLK-Another Fun Event For Us!
We battled the snow and drove on the icy road of US-20 to gain some experience as we prepare for our two big tournaments this year; CFS Regional Feb. 11th and OSCF States in Seaside. Twelve players from Metzger and former Mustang, Cody Tanz took on some tough competition in Corvallis Monday. Many players brought back trophies for strong play and a couple medals. Contrats to Elisa Rosas for her "Best Notation" award , you all should be recording your games! GREAT JOB Elisa!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Road to Seaside
Every year that I have coached a chess team I have more players with more of an interest in tournaments.
So to make it easier for you to travel the road to the State Championships in Seaside April 27-28 here is a list of upcoming events:
NW Chess Calendar
January 16th - MLK in Corvallis
Feburary 25th - Whitford/Cooper Mountain at Whitford MS in Beaverton
Every Friday Chess Odyssy hosts "Friday Night Quads" from 6:30-10:00. I've never been because I usually play hockey on Fridays but these are Qualifiers as well. More information the NW Calendar.
There are a couple of tournaments that are still yet to be posted; President's Day tournament in Tigard and The Grant Grizz in Salem March 17th.
We will also be competing in the Chess For Success Regional Feburary 11th in Region 9 at Middleton Elem. in Sherwood. Only 10 players from each school are allowed.
Here is the confusing part...ready? There are two chess organizations for scholastic players Chess For Success(CFS) which holds a regional and state tournament. This is a small organization that reaches out to schools to help them start clubs. The second is the Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation(OSCF). This is the Granddaddy of them all! The OSCF offers many more tournaments and playing opportunities for kids and has way better awards and more of them. The OSCF was founded based on how bad CFS is. But their team state tournament is fun so I like to compete for a chance to go.
So there you have it! Go to OSCF's website for all information Chess. It's a great site with a ton of resourses.
So to make it easier for you to travel the road to the State Championships in Seaside April 27-28 here is a list of upcoming events:
NW Chess Calendar
January 16th - MLK in Corvallis
Feburary 25th - Whitford/Cooper Mountain at Whitford MS in Beaverton
Every Friday Chess Odyssy hosts "Friday Night Quads" from 6:30-10:00. I've never been because I usually play hockey on Fridays but these are Qualifiers as well. More information the NW Calendar.
There are a couple of tournaments that are still yet to be posted; President's Day tournament in Tigard and The Grant Grizz in Salem March 17th.
We will also be competing in the Chess For Success Regional Feburary 11th in Region 9 at Middleton Elem. in Sherwood. Only 10 players from each school are allowed.
Here is the confusing part...ready? There are two chess organizations for scholastic players Chess For Success(CFS) which holds a regional and state tournament. This is a small organization that reaches out to schools to help them start clubs. The second is the Oregon Scholastic Chess Federation(OSCF). This is the Granddaddy of them all! The OSCF offers many more tournaments and playing opportunities for kids and has way better awards and more of them. The OSCF was founded based on how bad CFS is. But their team state tournament is fun so I like to compete for a chance to go.
So there you have it! Go to OSCF's website for all information Chess. It's a great site with a ton of resourses.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Next Stop-MLK Tournament in Corvallis
January 16th a group of us will be heading down to Corvallis for the annual Martin Luther King Day Tournament held by a great Tournament Director and president of the OSCF, Dan Dalthrop. I was at this tournament a few years ago and it is a fun event with some fun awards that include best notation and best hand shake.
You will find more information on the tournament flyer
Register here: MLK Tournament
You will find more information on the tournament flyer
Register here: MLK Tournament
Welcome to our New Chess Club
From now on I will be in contact with you through this blogger site. You will be updated on upcoming tournaments and club news. A good friend of mine has invited us to use his blogger site at Happey Valley and use some puzzles that he post for his club. Your homework is to be printed off and turned in each week that it's assigned. Feel free to comment and post pictures here!
Coach Risher
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