OLIVER WU RECEIVES ANOTHER HONOR

Oliver Wu, a Weibel third grader with a 1745 rating, just received news that he won ninth place nationally in the 2013 Junior Grand Prix sponsored by Chess Magnet School and the U.S. Chess Federation.  The points are based upon how well you do in USCF Junior Grand Prix designated events throughout the nation. Oliver has had a great year so far.  He won the most difficult scholastic chess tournament of the year to date—the Under 10 open section of the CalNorth Youth Chess Age Level--bringing home the unique Kirshner Cup. The same month, February,  Oliver became the 27th player in the 25 year history of Weibel Chess to obtain Hall of Fame status.  There are a number of criteria to receive that honor.  You can view the vigorous requirements and the other honorees listed from the link at WeibelChess.org.  Oliver did it by obtaining a 1600 rating.  He has made an amazing jump to 1745 in just a month and a half.  Oliver not only received a certificate for his accomplishment but also a membership in Chess Magnet School and in the Chess Lecture program.  As you know, all our Weibel Chess students get Chess Magnet School free and a select few are enrolled in Chess Lecture free as well.  Oliver has been watching the Chess Lecture tapes for many hours every week and keeping a log with reviews of each tape he views as part of his homework. KUDOS TO OLIVER! What is next for this boy wonder?—I am betting on a National title.