The Anita Delafield Memorial Chess Tournament

Our final tournament of the year is dedicated to Anita Delafield, mother of Dr. Karen Hickman, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Achievement. Mrs. Delafield has long been a supporter of the chess program in PISD through her passion for chess and generous donations. She was a frequent spectator at the PISD chess exhibitions and tournaments and was always impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication exhibited by both the students and the coaches. We are saddened at the passing of such a gracious soul, but we will continue to honor Mrs. Delafield through our continued commitment to the growth and success of the PISD Chess program.

On Saturday, May 13, Pasadena ISD held its Seventh Annual May Chess Championship at Beverly Hills Intermediate.  268 students participated, which is the fourth highest number in the history of Pasadena ISD.   39 campuses were represented including 6 high schools, 8 intermediate schools, 7 middle schools, and 18 elementary schools.  33 of the schools participating were from Pasadena ISD, 5 were from Deer Park ISD, and one was a private school. PISD Chess Directors are Leslie Axel and James Early. US Chess Federation Tournament Directors for this tournament were Bob Bartel, James Early and Susan Metcalfe.

In all divisions, each student played five games, receiving one point for each win and a half-point for each draw.  The first table below shows the top five finishers in each of the six divisions with their final scores.  The second table shows the top three teams in each division.