Vela Chess Tournament

The Brownsville Royal Knights went to Vela Middle School to
participate in 3rd Annual Texas Challenge Showdown
Chess Tournament held on Saturday, January 24, 2009.
Five rounds of championship Chess Matches would played.
The Royal Knights were on "top boards" very quickly
developing their pieces and winning their matches.
Sarai Guillen and Raul A. Santoyo won all their games
and became Co-Champions. Five other Royal Knights
won 4 out of 5 games: Victoria Mortera, Jesus Guillen,
Christian Muraira, Carlos A. Lerma and Daniel Soto.
Two other Royal Knights Top Boards played in higher divisions.
Brianna Guillen took on the K-12 Challenge and
Damian Tabares battled the K-8 chess players. Both players did well.
Awesome job Royal Knights. I am proud of you all.

2009 "year of strong top boards"

The Brownsville Royal Knights is a group of chess students
being trained by Ray Martinez. They study chess games,
drill endgame skills, and practice chess patterns and openings.
Their chess standard is to win at least 4 points and become
strong chess players that play above than their rating.
Royal Knights Top Boards have won many tounraments.
They train hard to win at State and National events.
Their goals for 2009 are greater ratings, and winning
as many games as possible. Top Boards are playing for
5 points and playing on higher sections. Royal Knights
always seek stronger matches.