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Our Mission

The Beavercreek Chess Club aims to foster critical thinking, strategic planning, and sportsmanship among Beavercreek youth through chess.

Our Members

We had 40 active club members in elementary and middle school in 2023-24 who attended our weekly meetings. They ranged from those who have never played chess all the way to competitive, rated players. We look forward to seeing what the 2024-25 year brings!

2023-2024 School Year

OVERVIEW

This was our inaugural year, beginning in November of 2023.

The students gained a lot of chess knowledge each week through instruction and gameplay. They also enjoyed monthly quads tournaments.

FUNDRAISER TOURNAMENT

In March 2024, the club held its first fundraiser tournament. 44 students from 12 schools participated in 3 rounds of intense chess in 3 divisions. Most were competing in their first-ever tournament and we are so proud of them!

Congrats to the following students for placing:

Grades 1-3 = Lucas Foster and Jared Gravitt (Tied for 1st), Asher Featherstone (3rd)

Grades 4-5 = Rafael Jaramillo and Carter Calton (Tied for 1st), Kat Jackson and Robert Steele (Tied for 3rd)

Grades 6-8 = Simri Dubon, Dolan Peter, and Noah Waydo (Tied for 1st)

NATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS

In April 2024, 2 club members competed in the National Elementary School Championships in Columbus.

Congrats to:

  • Lucas Foster for finishing in 8th in his first ever rated tournament in the K-3 unrated division!

  • Elias Crowder for finishing in 11th out of 128 kids in the K-3 under 1000 division!