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Dalton Girls Show Formidable Strength at the NYC Girls Chess Championship

Last month, seven students from kindergarten through third grade represented Dalton at the NYC Girls Chess Championship.
Throughout the event, the Dalton girls demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship. At one point, several players gathered around a board in our team room, enthusiastically discussing strategy and sharing ideas. Their collaborative spirit and love for the game fostered an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, strengthening bonds within our Dalton Girls Chess community. The Dalton K–2 Team delivered a commanding performance, taking 1st place in the K–2 Championship — an outstanding achievement. Go Tigers!

K–2 Team Members: Michelle Park '35, Kelly Park '35, Mila Kestenbaum '36, Nina Kapur '37, and Paloma Sola '37.

Michelle Park '35 earned the highest individual honor in the K–2 Championship and was crowned the 2025 NYC Girls K–2 Champion!

Dalton Girls Chess Participants:
K–5 Under 1000: Rayna Gupta '34
K–2 Championship: Michelle Park '35, Kelly Park '35, Mila Kestenbaum '36, Nina Kapur '37, Paloma Sola '37
Unrated: Kavanah Nguyen-Vishnevsky '36

Congratulations to all our players for their dedication, teamwork, and inspiring performances. Go Dalton Girls Chess Team!

Submitted by Wendy Wilke P‘37 and Chess Program Director Beatriz Marinello
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