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Dalton Chess Success at National K-12 Grade Championships in Orlando

The Dalton Chess Team brought 46 players to compete in the U.S. Chess Federation National K-12 Grade Championships in Orlando, Florida on December 12-15, 2019. It was a fun, intense weekend filled with non-stop chess and Dalton pride!
A Blitz (speed chess) tournament took place Thursday evening before the main tournament. Dalton dominated this event placing first in the K-12 category with Gus Huston ’24 and Nate Shuman ’24 placing second and eighth, individually. The Dalton K-6 team also won 2nd place.
 
The main tournament consisted of seven rounds over three days with the team competing by grade levels. Dalton secured the first place team trophies in the 1st and 8th grades, second place in the 3rd grade, and third place in the 2nd, 6th and 7th grades. The 4th, 5th, and 9th grade teams also placed. 
 
Nate Shuman ’24 won his second outright individual national championship in 8th grade, with Gus Huston ’24 following closely in sixth place. First-grader Jeremy Tao ’31 was co-National Champion in 1st grade. Nine other Dalton students also received individual trophies.
 
The student players were accompanied by Beatriz Marinello, Director of the Chess Program, five other expert coaches, and the players’ families. The coaches provided support and inspiration to the students throughout the weekend and helped the players review their games, making it a learning and growth experience for all. 
 
Story submitted by Director of the Chess Program Beatriz Marinello.
 
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