Steven '34 goes undefeated in first chess tournament
Congratulations to first grade student Steven Yan '34 on an exemplary performance in his first-ever chess tournament.
By Chris Prosser, After School Chess Instructor
Steven Yan '34 emerged undefeated and captured the K-1 first-place title at the Lipscomb Academy K-12 Chess Tournament on Saturday, September 17. The tournament included over 100 students from across Nashville and throughout Middle Tennessee. Steven's accomplishment secured his invitation to the Nashville City Championship in January where we know he will represent University School of Nashville well.
With the help of classmate Caleb Magner '34, USN was the highest scoring team in the K-1 section too, earning the team a first-place trophy.
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Steven Yan '34 emerged undefeated and captured the K-1 first-place title at the Lipscomb Academy K-12 Chess Tournament on Saturday, September 17. The tournament included over 100 students from across Nashville and throughout Middle Tennessee. Steven's accomplishment secured his invitation to the Nashville City Championship in January where we know he will represent University School of Nashville well.
With the help of classmate Caleb Magner '34, USN was the highest scoring team in the K-1 section too, earning the team a first-place trophy.
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Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
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1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
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University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.