It seems that things didn't go particularly smoothly at the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chess Championship. Strange rules, not enough officials and lack of organization ultimately led to almost half the kids walking out by round 2. Here are two reports, ...:
Let's all try to remember that scholastic chess is supposed to be about the kids.
- Tom Larson (Chicago Public Schools) Screws up the Elementary City Chess Championship (Again) - Chess 4 Chicago
- Meltdown at CPS Chess Meet - The Knights of Castle Kimbark
- A Chess Mom Speaks Out - The Knights of Castle Kimbark
- Chicago Public School Chess Coordinator Responds to Complaints Over Elementary Chess Tournament Problems - Chess 4 Chicago
Let's all try to remember that scholastic chess is supposed to be about the kids.
Update (3/17): This story has made the front page (!) of the Chicago Tribune (Hat tip/related posts: Chess 4 Chicago & The Knights of Castle Kimbark)
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