Scholastic news
By Jack Peters
International Master
December 24, 2006
Los Angeles Times
The 2006 National K-12 Championship in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., brought together 1,519 young players. Southern California was ably represented by Michael W. Brown, tied for third place in the Grade 4 section; Jared Tan, tied for third place in Grade 9; and Derek Tan, tied for fourth place in Grade 11.
A famous name led the Grade 2 section. Tom Polgar-Shutzman, the elder son of former women’s world champion Susan Polgar, took first prize.
The U.S. Chess Federation selected 43 players with exceptional ratings for its 2007 All-America team. Local standouts Joel Banawa, 16; Christian Tanaka, 12; Eric Zhang, 9; and Danil Fedunov, 8, earned recognition.
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Great job Tommy!