Willow Springs Chess team takes first place in tournament

The Willow Springs Chess team took part in the first ever Rook'n'roll Chess Tournament held in Houston, Mo. on Saturday, Oct. 11. In the elementary division, Michael Iacovlev was undefeated in first place, scoring enough points on his own for his team to come in third place. In the middle school division, Heidi Bennett secured her first place with a dramatic last round win, followed by Ayden Bennett in second, and Kane Bennett in fifth. Lachlann Burton had two wins and a draw, Genesis Higgs had two wins, and Brennan Dye had a win and a draw. Together, they secured a team second place, just a point shy of West Plains. In high school, Otto Schuette was tied for first place, and Sabastian Puher came in seventh. They were the fourth team overall. Congratulations to all who participated. The next tournament will be held in Forsyth on Saturday, Nov. 1.