Chess Finals Reveals Minds at Work!

When you think of games, you might think of ones that involve physical activity like football or basketball. To excel in those types, one must practice for years to develop the muscle memory needed to succeed. Maybe you think of a family game night of Monopoly or Pictionary where all you need is a little time and a lot of luck. Perhaps you think of a few lost hours of video games in a darkened room where all the player has is a screen, a controller, and a penchant for finding hidden rooms or discovering “Easter eggs.”

But when you think of the game of “Chess,” instead of the physical prowess, or boisterous family fun, or digital mayhem, we consider the mental fortitude it takes to even begin to move the first piece on the board. Chess is a “thinking man” or woman’s game. Those who have ever tried their hand at the board have a heavy dose of respect for those who reach a level that a true competitor might see. These four have set themselves aside as true critical thinkers, ones with a fighting spirit who have developed the tenacity to take calculated risks, and competitors who have developed the resilience to push beyond their quest for immediate satisfaction and to learn from errors as they grow and mature in the game.

As French mathematician, Blaise Pascal once stated, “Chess is the gymnasium of the mind,” and our LCCTC students have put their minds to work in the recent LCCTC Chess Tournament.

After a bracket filled with 24 students who played a double-elimination style, we have a Champion!

#1 - David Perrine

#2 - Eli Yarborough

#3 - Walter McKnight

#4 - Aiden Hehman

First place winner, David Perrine earned a trophy and medal for his big win. A plaque with the names of each winner will be kept in the room.

Congratulations, to all!