Exciting Updates from Day Two of the 2024 National Elementary Championship!

The 2024 National Elementary Championship is well underway, with day two wrapping up and the competition heating up. With a record-breaking total of 1,586 players participating this year, the chess action has been intense and full of surprises.

In the K-6 Championship, the race for the top spot is tight. Three players, Austin Zhao, Tariq Yue, and Vihaan Jammalamadaka, are leading the pack with 4½/5 scores. However, top-seeded Jashith Karthi is not far behind with a score of 4/5. The competition is fierce, and every move counts as the players head into the final day of the championship.

In the K-5 Championship, Ted Wang and Vivan Prakash Mulay emerged victorious in the fifth round, setting up an exciting showdown in round six. With two players hot on their heels with 4½/5 scores, the battle for the championship title is far from over.

The K-3 Championship saw six players enter the fifth round with perfect scores, but only Hardy Gu and Sasha Milo Schaefer remain undefeated. Their matchup in the final rounds promises to be a thrilling showdown between two talented young players.

As the championship enters its final day, the tension is mounting, and players are gearing up for the last two rounds of intense competition. With live commentary available on Twitch, fans can follow the action as the top players vie for the title. Don’t miss out on the excitement of the 2024 National Elementary Championship!