This Week's Chess League Results

Round 8 chess league action at School Street Elementary on Wednesday, February 4 saw more upsets in both divisions. Justin Wedge, captain of the Northwest Savings Bank Team, defeated Leah Swineford, captain for the Tasta Pizza Team. Although Swineford’s team eked out a narrow victory over Northwest, Leah spoiled her perfect record. Smith’s Watch & Clock Repair held Lang Surveying to a draw. Team Edmond Chevrolet triumphed in its match against the Domino’s Pizza Team. And the Hamlin Bank Team foreclosed on the Drs. Rhinehart Team to maintain the lead.

In the JV division, only Mitchell Forbes, captain for Hamlin Bank, remains with a perfect record in league competition.

In the varsity section, Team Pharmacy at Union Square outscored Team Dr. Laroche. The Bradford Window Co. Team prevailed in its match against the Dexter’s Service Center Team. Team Ed Shults Toyota lost a close one against Dr. Gonzalez Team. And Smith’s Fine Jewelry Team won a slim victory over the Parkview Super Market Team.

Only three individuals in the varsity division remain with a perfect score: Mike Jones, captain of the Dr. Gonzalez team; Todd Hennard, captain of the Bradford Window team; and Greg Henry, captain for the Dr. Laroche team.

For additional information about the league or chess events, contact Robert Ferguson at execdirchess@amchess.org.



Standings after round 8:

Junior Varsity Division
Team Score
Hamlin Bank
25.5

Tasta Pizza
23.0

Lang Surveying
21.0

Northwest Savings Bank
18.5

Smith’s Watch & Clock Repair
16.5

Edmond Chevrolet
16.5

Domino’s Pizza
14.5

Drs. Rhinehart
9.5



Varsity Division
Team
Score
Bradford Window Co.
11.5

Dr. Gonzalez
11.5

Ed Shults Toyota
10.0

Smith’s Fine Jewelry
10.0

Parkview Super Market
10.0

Dexter’s Service Center
9.5

Dr. Laroche
9.0

Pharmacy at Union Square
6.5