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2007 CalChess Scholastic Championships -- PAGE 6
Over 1150 players and their parents, coaches and friends descended on the fairgrounds at the San Mateo Expo Center on April 28-29 for the 32nd CalChess Scholastics Championships. Of the players, 20 were active students of mine, 3 were former students and several more were part of teams that I help coach. Two students became state champions: K-12 Champ Danya Naroditsky (5.5/6) and K-8 Champ Steven Zierk (6.0/6)! The tournament wouldn't have been possible without the capable organization of Dr. Alan Kirshner and his staff of directors led by John McCumiskey and Richard Koepcke. Photos by Richard Shorman and Mark Shelton of www.chessdryad.com plus Michael Aigner.

Page 6: Adults at the CalChess Scholastics




International Master Ricardo DeGuzman offered free game analysis.
International Master Vinay Bhat gave live commentary on the top boards.
The peanut gallery (IM David Pruess, father Vladimir Naroditsky and IM Josh Friedel) watching Vinay.
CalChess President Richard Koepcke discussing the tournament with organizer Alan Kirshner.
Veteran organizer Dr. Alan Kirshner, former weightlifting champion.
Chief tournament director John McCumiskey and CalChess VP Eric Hicks listen attentively.
Coaches Ray Orwig and Joe Lonsdale listening at the coaches meeting.
The good life as a tournament director, according to Jacob Green.
Veteran photographer and coach Richard Shorman.

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