DONATION WITH ERIC
The chess materials being loaned to PMA for Chess in Schools were given to Jun, middle, of PMA by PCF President Eric Ksau Whipps, right, and me on Aug. 30, 2017. Hours later, the first Chess in School in Palau commence. CHESS IN PALAU IS BOOMING!
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
CHESS IN SCHOOL START AUG. 30, 2017
AT PALAU MISSION ACADEMY
I’VE BEEN dreaming of this to happen since 2002 – to have Chess in Schools in Palau. It became a reality when a letter was sent to Palau Chess Federation President Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps that state:
Aug. 25, 2017 Hon. Eric Ksau Whipps President, Palau Chess Federation P. O. Box 295 Koror, Palau 96940 RE: Request for Chess Sets and Clocks
Greetings! I am excited to share with you that Palau Mission Academy has officially added Fundamentals of Chess to our curriculum. Sixteen PMA students have signed up for Fundamentals of Chess as an applied art and elective class during the first semester of 2017/2018 school year.
Mrs. Jennifer Angeles will be leading out in teaching the elective course at PMA. Our course description read as follows:
The Fundamentals of Chess Class covers the essential knowledge in rules and strategies needed to play the game of chess. The course comprises of the history of chess, the board and the movement of the pieces, the Algebraic notation in recording the moves; rules of the game (FIDE Rules) and general tactics and strategies in playing the game. Furthermore, this class will enhance students’ skills in strategic planning; critical thinking and logic; concentration; decision making and self-discipline.
We desire for our students to not only enhance their level and performance in the game of chess but to incorporate higher order of processing as well as implementing a positive game play and a Christ-like attitude.
We do humbly request your assistance to be able to finalize the plan to make this class a reality. Ideally we would like to request 10 sets of chess sets and 10 clocks for the elective class. This should be enough for a full class to be able to practice and play. We have set our maximum number of students to eighteen.
Once again, thank you for the support that we already received and we look forward to a continued partnership with the Palau Chess Federation.
Respectfully yours, Abner Sanchez – Principal –Palau Seventh-Day Adventist Schools
Jennifer T. Angeles--Math/Chess Teacher—Palau Mission Academy
The Equipment Use Agreement read as follows:
This Equipment Use Agreement is entered into between the Palau Chess Federation, P.O.BOX 295, Koror, Palau PW 96940, hereinafter (Lessor) and Palau Seventh Day Adventist Schools, P.O. BOX 490, Koror, Palau PW 96940 hereinafter (Lessee).
Whereas Lessor agrees to Palau Seventh Day Adventist Schools to use 10 chess boards and 10 chess clocks. The term of this agreement is one (1) year, commencing on August 30, 2017, with LESSEE having the option to renew for one (1) additional term of one (1) year each, which option LESSEE may exercise by giving written notice of such intent not later than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the then current term.
All equipments, furnished by Lessor will at all times remain the property of the Palau Chess Federation. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, LESSOR will return all the equipments to the LESSEE at a convenient time and location for both parties.
The Lessee shall use the equipment for free of charge but has the responsibility for loss or damage. In case of loss or damage, the lessee shall compensate the cost or replace the associated equipment. The equipment must be used for the development of chess players through the Chess in Schools program.
This Agreement will be terminated if either the Lessor/Lessee gives 30 days notice to each party. This agreement will be binding upon the parties including their successors and assignees.
Signed:
______________________ ______________________ ____________________
Abner Sanchez –Palau SDA Schools Eric Whipps –Palau Chess Fed. Jennifer T. Angeles –PMA
On Aug. 30, 2017, I delivered the 10 chess sets and 10 chess clocks at Eric’s office. It was received by Jun of PMA and before leaving, we have photos taken. Later that afternoon, the first Chess in School in Palau was born. This is a milestone in Palau Chess History.
I would like to thank those dedicated people to make this a reality – PCF President Eric Ksau Surangel Whipps, Gary Bekker, Brian Jones, Jamie Kenmure, Geoffrey Borg, Toti Abundo, Paul Spiller, Calvin Prasad, Dr. Virgilio de Asa, CM Joselito Marcos and all PCF members and chess players in and out of Palau. For many years, Palau is leading the small chess nations in activities and ever growing membership!
The qualifying tourney will start Sun. Sept. 03 at Bethlehem Park with the following possible participants (according to their ratings): 1. Tan, Santiago, Jr. (1734-Rapid) 2. Salvadora, Angelo (1643) 3. Gonzales, Dennis (1618) 4. De Jesus, Nilo (1591) 5. Escapatoria, Jr., Gonzalo (1589) 6. Paloma, Rafael (1562) 7. Parrado, Angelica (1551) 8. Labarda, Eugene (1535) 9. Mahor, Jr., Manuel (1525) 10. Mahor, Sofronio (1447-Rapid) 11. Navarroza, Glen (1388) 12. Madrinan, Elizalde (1326-Rapid) 13. Patris, Charley (1274) 14. Barrameda, Wilson and 15. Garcia, Gabriell (both with no rating yet).
Solution to last week’s puzzle No. 3763: 1. Qg8+!! Nxg8 2. Rxh7+! Nxh7 3. g7#
This week’s puzzle No. 3764: White to move and mates in 3 (Solution next issue)
