October 20, 2024, Livingston Scholastic Report

Our epic event was divided into four thrilling sections: K-4 Unrated, U600, U1000, and U1400. With 34 eager players, the tournament was a buzzing hive of strategy and excitement! Some sections followed the round robin format, while others were played in the Swiss format.

The K-4 Unrated section was a wonderful playground for new chess enthusiasts to dive into the world of competitive play. Highlights? Leah Khoroshevky pulled off a dazzling bishop sacrifice against Arin Telang in a stunning final game! We also saw a few nail-biting stalemate draws, reminding us all that there's no such thing as losing in chess—only learning.

Here is a breakdown of winners:

K-4 Unrated Section

1st Place: Rishik Gorre (3 full points)

2nd Place: Ethan Yang

3rd Place: Roman Prakash

U600 Section

1st Place: Zherui Zang (3 full points)

2nd Place: Aanav Karn

3rd Place: Hannah Khoroshevski

U1000 Section

1st Place: Julia Domanski (3 full points)

2nd Place: Max Bershad

3rd Place: Aadvik Iyer

Top Section U1400

1st Place: Cameron Mui (2.5/3)

2nd Place: Bhuvi Naga

3rd Place: Arin Telang

Everyone had a blast, picked up valuable skills, and we wrapped up a fantastic event. We’re already gearing up for the next round in Livingston on November 17, 2024, and December 1, 2024. We can’t wait to see you there for more chess adventures!

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