Missouri Scholastic Chess

Scholastic Chess
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This site is intended to contain information on and links to scholastic chess events and activities not only in Missouri but also in nearby areas of neighboring states, in particular Illinois and Kansas. Generally, Missouri players are welcomed in events in other states and vice-versa. USCF membership is often not required for these events.

For the schedule of other scholastic events across Missouri and also in neighboring areas of Illinois and Kansas, visit the Scholastic Chess Clearing House.

Please visit the Web site of the Gateway Chess League, a major scholastic chess organization in the St. Louis area that organizes the Missouri State Scholastic Championship and the Denker/Polgar playoff tournaments. This site provides information about the league as well as the schedules of matches and tournaments.

2009-2010 Missouri Scholastic Championships

Missouri State Scholastic Championship -- February 27, 2010

Missouri saw its largest tournament in state history (with the exception of the National Championships) on February 27. A total of 533 chess players converged on the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, Missouri all vying for a state title. The MCA would like to extend its appreciation to the Gateway Chess League for running another fantastic event.

Winners of the 2010 Missouri Scholastic Team Championships were:

Teams
High School:	Rockhurst High School (Kansas City) (2 in a row)
9th Grade & Under:	Vianney High School (Saint Louis)
8th Grade & Under:	Parkway North East Middle School (Saint Louis)
6th Grade & Under:	New City School (Saint Louis)
5th Grade & Under:	Spoede Elementary School (Saint Louis)
3rd Grade & Under:	McKelvey Elementary School (Maryland Heights)

Individuals
H.S. Board 1:	Henry Cao
H.S. Board 2:	Arjun Khurana
H.S. Board 3:	Alex Esposito, Andrew Schatz, Isadora Grossman
H.S. Board 4:	Michael Cranwill, Jon Mura, William Hodel
9th and Under:	James Smith
8th and Under:	Kevin Cao
6th and Under:	Margaret Hua
5th and Under:	Keturah Gadson
3rd and Under:	Jason Zhou, Jason Schibler

Click to view complete results

Missouri High School Denker/Polgar Playoff -- March 27, 2010

James Larkin Smith of Lamar, Missouri was the winner of the 2010 Denker Playoff with a score of 3.5/4. He will be Missouri's representative at the 2010 Arnold Denker Tournament of High School Champions. For the second year in a row, Margaret Hua of Ballwin, Missouri was the winner of the 2010 Girls Championship Playoff and will be Missouri's representative at the 2010 USCF All-Girls Nationals. The Denker Tournament of Champions is held every year in conjunction with the United States Open. The All-Girls National Tournament is held in conjunction with the K-12 National Scholastic Championships

Complete Denker and Polgar Results


James Larkin Smith	Margaret Hua

Former Missouri Scholastic Champions

Brad Schlosser - 2009

Frank H. Smith - 2008

Nick W. Karlow - 2007

Kevin Guo - 2006

Joseph A. Garnier - 2005


Tony Song - 2004	Thomas G. Gossell - 2003