Start Right Chess

Dear Chess Parent,

A couple of weeks ago, as I was pondering new directions for Start Right Chess online classes, I received a text from Marcella Fuller, reporting that Khiem—one of our first online students—had just won his first several games in a well-known public parks tournament in Los Angeles. Go, Khiem! I cheered. (He finished 6/8.)

A few hours later, I received a text from Dr. Robby, reporting that her son Xander had just taken third place in a large scholastic tournament in Las Vegas. (Xander was also one of our first ten or so online students.) Way to go, Xander! I cheered again.

Just as I was reflecting on the close timing of these communications, I received a text from Jisun Yoon, reporting that Liam* had just finished CLEAR FIRST in a field of 22 in a rated scholastic event in Fairfield, CT! Bravo, Liam! I exulted. Hmm. Is the Start Right Chess approach getting validated? I wondered.

A moment later, in seeming answer to my question, I was informed that Jared Froom had taken CLEAR FIRST in his 57-PLAYER SECTION at the vaunted Tristate Championships in Bryant Park! OMG!

Help me give a shout out to these hard-working, courageous kids and our amazing FM Coach Holly, who coaches both Liam and Jared. Indeed, as Coach Holly's Thursday class is filling up, starting this week we will add a FRIDAY 7:00 PM ET CLASS to her lineup. This 75-minute class—(ALL of our classes are officially set for 75 minutes now)—will feature analysis of student slow games from the previous week, lessons in calculation, strategic planning, and optional homework.

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Thanks & Regards,

John "Coach Mac" McManus &
The Start Right Chess Gang
(917) 525-9561

Dylan is in Prague this week, yet he still insisted on joining our camp! He also shared with us this super cool photo of an antique shop full of chess sets in the historic Old Town. Thank you Dylan & Dana Arndt!

Simul going on right now with GM Nigel Davies!

WE SWEPT UP THE COMPETITION!

Last Sunday, we organized our second USCF-rated tournament. To our utmost delight, Start Right Chess kids delivered an outstanding performance, securing most of the top placements in both the U700 and Open sections!

First up, Jude won the U700 section, while Deborah and Yangyang tied for second place in the Open section (no small feat, as they were battling players as high as 1500 USCF-rated!)

Not only that, we also had Akshar, Dylan, Eric, and Hillel tied for second place, and Xander in third place in the U700 section. Agastya and Nan clinched third place in the Open section!

Can't wait to see what they will achieve next!

(Want us to help your kids get to the next level in chess? Check out our online summer camp https://www.startrightchess.com/summer-camp and get in touch with us!)

A day at the Start Right Chess Office...

One of our very kool kids pondering a move...