Our GATE students participate in a single elimination chess tournament in the Fall months. We are always inspired by the sportsmanship that is shown throughout the matches.  Those seeking a rematch will have that opportunity in January after we return from Winter Break.

All GATE students have the opportunity to learn to play chess and practice in matches against their peers.  In our third through fifth grade classes, students get an additional week of chess to compete in a random-draw, single elimination tournament.  At the conclusion of the tournament, each first and second place finisher will receive a medal and have their photo mounted on our Chess Board of Fame, located in the GATE room.  

     We play this tournament once in the Fall and again in January, so we encourage students to continue refining their skills throughout the year.  Additionally, there is an All Schools Chess Tournament typically held in February each year that is conducted by the Bartlesville Chess Club.  We love to see our GATE students take the top spots in their respective categories!  (We will send out registration information for the All Schools Chess Tournament once it is posted.)

Come back for a look at our champions at the conclusion of our tournament!