Ortiz Chess Tournament

A sunny morning with just the right amount of wind creates
an awesome start to a chess tournament. The Royal Knights
once again with victory on their minds, came to Ortiz Elementary
Saturday, March 7, 2009 to position themselves among the
Valley's best chess players and take home a trophy.
1. e4 and The Royal Knights were off to a good start. Controling
the center with knights and bishops was the first thing on their
minds and then the attacks on their opponent's king began. After
their pieces were developed, the Rooks came charging toward
the 7th rank with ideas of CHECKMATE.
The Royal Knights did a great job. In fact, Jesus Guillen went
undefeated with a score of 5 points and became Co-Champion.
Fernando Montanaro, Jorge A. Mares, Alexis Marques,
Damian Tabares, Sarai Guillen, and Nathan A. Smith
all won 4 points placing them in the top 8 places or better.
I am so proud of you Royal Knights. Good victories are waiting
for you at State. I know you will be successful.