Congratulations to the Nicollet Knights Middle School Chess Club, which competed in the 2024 Middle School Chess Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, earlier this month. We sent 22 kids into competition, where they competed alongside nearly 1,200 other students from 36 states.
RESULTS:
• 1st place in the U700 level
• 2nd place in the U900 level
• 2nd place in the U1100 level
• 3rd place in the Blitz tournament
• Kieran Martin, grade 7, placed 1st
• Franklin Briceno, grade 6, placed 4th
• Emery Gehrke, grade 8, placed 5th
• Torin Gehrke, grade 7, placed 11th
In addition, nearly every player increased their rating and certainly their chess experience. It was an amazing chess season and the bonds our kids have made this year are incredible. Thank you so much to everyone for your support!
Our most especial thanks goes to Coach Brian Ribnick, who has been training our students and taking them all the way to national competition for years, as well as the other coaches and masters who have helped our team this school year. Thank you also to all of the parents and community members for your support!
If you are interested in showing YOUR support, consider sponsoring our chess t-shirts for the 2024-2025 season. Contact Mark Burtnett at burtnettmark@gmail.com. Thank you!
