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UPCOMING EVENTS
June 4.
Northwest NJ - Sussex County K-8 Tournament
Sussex County Community College Pavilion
1 College Hill Road Newton, NJ 07860
More information is available on the Club Calendar page
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NEWS
NATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (K-9) CHAMPIONSHIPS
APRIL 30, 2012, San Diego, CA
Sparta Chess Team Shines At Nationals
The Sparta Middle School Chess Team placed third in the U1000 division at the National Junior High Chess Championships held at San Diego, California.
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APRIL 30, 2012, San Diego, CA
Sparta Chess Team Shines At Nationals
The Sparta Middle School Chess Team placed third in the U1000 division at the National Junior High Chess Championships held at San Diego, California.
Read more
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (K-12) CHAMPIONSHIPS
APRIL 15, 2012, Minneapolis, MN
Sparta Chess Team Shines At Nationals
The High School team finished 20th in the U1600 division. The team advanced to a more difficult level of competition due to last years successful 3rd place finish in the U1200 Championships at Nashville. Read more
APRIL 15, 2012, Minneapolis, MN
Sparta Chess Team Shines At Nationals
The High School team finished 20th in the U1600 division. The team advanced to a more difficult level of competition due to last years successful 3rd place finish in the U1200 Championships at Nashville. Read more
NEW JERSEY GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIPS
NOVEMBER 6, 2011, Brookdale College, Lincroft, NJ
Eight Sparta Chess Teams took several awards including 3 Championship Titles - CONGRATULATIONS to our Kindergarten, 6th and 8th Grade State Champions and coaches! There were many more noteworthy accomplishments: 2nd Place Teams: 10th and 3rd Grades, 3rd Place Team: 4th Grade, 4th Place Teams: 2nd and 7th Grades, as well as many individual awards. Thank you Coach Tom, Rick, and all of our volunteers who have worked hard to offer the best public school chess program in the state of New Jersey! Read more
NOVEMBER 6, 2011, Brookdale College, Lincroft, NJ
Eight Sparta Chess Teams took several awards including 3 Championship Titles - CONGRATULATIONS to our Kindergarten, 6th and 8th Grade State Champions and coaches! There were many more noteworthy accomplishments: 2nd Place Teams: 10th and 3rd Grades, 3rd Place Team: 4th Grade, 4th Place Teams: 2nd and 7th Grades, as well as many individual awards. Thank you Coach Tom, Rick, and all of our volunteers who have worked hard to offer the best public school chess program in the state of New Jersey! Read more
September, 2011 - SPARTA CHESS TEAM KICKS OFF 10TH SEASON
Sparta’s chess teams may be some of the town’s most winning competitors.
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2010-2011 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
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NATIONAL YOUTH ACTION
NOVEMBER 5-7, 2010, Long Branch, NJ
Sparta entered 33 players comprising four teams in this National Tournament held at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch. The K-6 team placed second in the speed event. Anthony E. and Ryan R. led the effort with 6 wins. Keith J., Daniel B., Kayla M., Philippos C. each had five wins. The Sparta HS team placed fifth behind Adam B.'s 5 points. The Sparta Middle School Team also placed sixth. The K-3 team finished eighth, and the K-6 team finished ninth, behind Daniel B.'s 5 wins. This was a very competitive tournament and we congratulate our K-12, K-6 and K-3 teams for being the top New Jersey public school teams!
NOVEMBER 5-7, 2010, Long Branch, NJ
Sparta entered 33 players comprising four teams in this National Tournament held at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch. The K-6 team placed second in the speed event. Anthony E. and Ryan R. led the effort with 6 wins. Keith J., Daniel B., Kayla M., Philippos C. each had five wins. The Sparta HS team placed fifth behind Adam B.'s 5 points. The Sparta Middle School Team also placed sixth. The K-3 team finished eighth, and the K-6 team finished ninth, behind Daniel B.'s 5 wins. This was a very competitive tournament and we congratulate our K-12, K-6 and K-3 teams for being the top New Jersey public school teams!
NJ GRADE LEVEL CHAMPIONSHIPS
NOVEMBER 21, 2010, Brookdale College, Lincroft, NJ
The fifth grade team won the State championship for the third consecutive year to lead the nine Sparta teams in this annual event, playing opponents only in their grade levels. Daniel B. placed eighth with 3.5 wins. Joseph V. scored 2.5 points to lead the second grade team to a second place finish. The SHS Freshman team also finished second due to the three win efforts of Adam B. and A J T. The SHS Junior and Senior teams also finished second behind state powerhouse Christian Brothers Academy. The seventh grade team finished third, and the first grade team finished fourth with Lucas R. winning three times. The fourth grade team finished fourth, and the third grade team finished fifth. Congratulations to all of you!
Read the December 15th news article:
The Sparta Chess Club opens ninth season
NOVEMBER 21, 2010, Brookdale College, Lincroft, NJ
The fifth grade team won the State championship for the third consecutive year to lead the nine Sparta teams in this annual event, playing opponents only in their grade levels. Daniel B. placed eighth with 3.5 wins. Joseph V. scored 2.5 points to lead the second grade team to a second place finish. The SHS Freshman team also finished second due to the three win efforts of Adam B. and A J T. The SHS Junior and Senior teams also finished second behind state powerhouse Christian Brothers Academy. The seventh grade team finished third, and the first grade team finished fourth with Lucas R. winning three times. The fourth grade team finished fourth, and the third grade team finished fifth. Congratulations to all of you!
Read the December 15th news article:
The Sparta Chess Club opens ninth season
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS
APRIL 28 - MAY 1, 2011, Nashville, TN
Sparta High School won the 3rd Place Team Award in the K-12 under 1200 Division, and Austin K. earned an Individual Award for 4th place in this division. CONGRATULATIONS to all of you and Coach Tom for your achievements!
APRIL 28 - MAY 1, 2011, Nashville, TN
Sparta High School won the 3rd Place Team Award in the K-12 under 1200 Division, and Austin K. earned an Individual Award for 4th place in this division. CONGRATULATIONS to all of you and Coach Tom for your achievements!
