Welcome to the Sparta Chess Club Website
WE'RE READY FOR SUMMER CHESS!
Summer Open Chess Nights: For the past several summers, we've held an open chess night at the Sparta Ambulance Building. The time is from 7 pm to 10 pm and we request a $4 donation per session. There is no need to sign up in advance -- just show up to play when you want. All levels of players are welcome (beginner to advanced), as are all age groups (student or adult). *** Update 6/22 - we are still meeting at the Ambulance Building ***
We are STARTING Wednesday, June 10th, and will continue on June 24th, July 1, July 8, July 22, July 29, Aug 5, Aug 12, and Aug 26.....all on Wednesdays! Please join us. We will run two tournaments during the summer as well.
NEW WEBSITE DESIGN
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Check out our photo album! Attention Members: If you would like to contribute to our photos, links or library of resources, please email webmaster@spartachessclub.org
Our exciting tournament season has come to a close. Our members have had a great time in tournaments that we run, events throughout the New Jersey region, and national events (Thank You Coach Tom!). The club is a Silver Affiliate with the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF). Our members ratings range from unrated to 1700+. Overall ratings continue to improve. We also have more players than ever before (over 150) in all rating categories. Whether you are a beginner or planning to take your game to the next level, you are welcome to join us.
While our club promotes casual chess playing, tournament chess is the lifeblood of the club. Click on the links below to read about the 2008 - 2009 Season Highlights for our Chess Team....
United States Chess Federation SUPERNATIONALS
The Middle School Team won
the State Championship
The Junior Varsity Team placed second
in the State Championship
The Kindergartners and Third Graders are
NJ State Grade Level Champions
The 7th Grade and H.S. Varsity Teams placed second,
Kyle R. took Second Individual place-12th Grade Div.
in the NJ Grade Level Championship
The High School Varsity Team won
the High School Division
The Middle School Team won
the Middle School Division
Kyra won the Elementary Individual Championship
The 5th Grade Team took second place
in their Division
The Kindergarten team made its debut & finished second
in their Division
at the New England Scholastic Championships
Bryce B. won the Tournament
The High School Varsity team took second place.
Austin K. took Third Individual place-Under 1000 Div.
The Middle School team also took second place
at the Greater Pocono Scholastic Chess
Championship
Congratulations!
Hoodies and Shirts
The club would like to thank Julie Killen of Coldwell Banker for sponsoring the team's hoodies. Julie also sponsored our first SHS Varsity awards last spring!
Thanks to all of you who ordered Sparta Chess Club hooded sweatshirts and golf shirts. We appreciate your support of the team. We will be placing another order in the fall.