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DSM Chess Team Places 16th out of 2,200 !

Tuesday, May 13—The Dumbarton Chess Team spent three days in Pittsburgh at the Chess Federation’s National Chess Tournament. Over 2,200 students nation-wide participated. Students flew in from California, Washington, Minnesota, Mississippi and numerous other states to take part. Over 500 students attended from the New York metropolitan area alone. The Dumbarton team took 16th place in the K-6 tournament with 15.5 points scored—a team record. All four Dumbarton participants scored points for wins in this team effort, and we were playing one man short when one of our best players got sick and was unable to attend. Chris R led the team with six wins and only one defeat, and he placed tenth in the overall individual competition. Congratulations to all four of our participants: Chris R, Saketh P, Andrew S, and Jasper I. If any of them are in your homeroom, give them a round of applause. The team trophy can be seen on the office counter next to our first place trophy in the Maryland State Chess Tournament.

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