The Romans played in the St. John's Scholastic Chess Tournament last Saturday, November 23, 2013.

Danny took First Place with a perfect 5-0 score in the Upper Primary Section. In the final round he had to overcome an opponent who kept making constant and repeated draw offers and would put captured pieces back on the board. Danny's picked up 229 rating points.

Ricky took First Place with a 4-0 score in the Junior High Section.

The boys attend Nightingale School in Chicago. Ricky is in 7th grade and Danny in 2nd. They are members of the Chicago Public Library's Knight Moves Chess Club and coached by Hector R. Hernandez.