Kihei Charter Chess

Tournament
By: Israel Padilla
Driving Question

How can I create a fair and fun chess tournament that will be

respected in order to successfully crown a winner

● I choose this question because i never hosted anything before and

although i enjoy playing chess im not very good at it

Mentors

Mr Holmgreen

● Has been playing chess for 35 years

● Has hosted chess tournaments
Argument essay topic/thesis

Claim: Chess is a sport

My evidence is: Chess can be physically demanding

and chess demands skill.

Lastly, it’s a recognized sport.

Project Vision and Proposal

What is the product?

● The product is a chess tournament

What is your plan?

● The plan is to host a chess tournament in February and crown a winner
Product phase 1

● Got the prizes

● Found a bracket
● Got a mentor
● Finished expert interview
Product Process Phase 2

● Finished my argumentative essay

● Made a flyer
● Decided were the tournament will be held
● and how it will be played out
Product Phase 3

● Bought extra chess boards

● Host the tournament
● Crown the winner
Project Reflection

Skilled that were challenged

● Communication
● Organization

Complications that arose

● Having to change the dates
● Having to find my own chess boards
Takeaway for your future

● Organizational skills
● Critical Thinking
● How to host something
Acknowledgements

★ Ms . Terry and Ms. Marsh

★ Mr. Holmgreen
★ Istvan siposs