RUMSON — The Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Chess Club achieved a record-breaking finish at the Shore High School Chess League Championship Tournament.
The club placed fourth out of 36 teams in the tournament, which was held Feb. 25 at the Monmouth Mall.
Chess Club advisor and math teacher Kevin Pfister said in a press release that the club provides an opportunity for the school’s students to participate in friendly matches against their peers. The club competes each week against other schools in the Shore High School Chess League, with the top teams vying for a championship.
In addition to their historic finish at the tournament, the Chess Club achieved a regular season record of 6-2, which earned the club a second-place berth in the Fischer Division. The club’s playoff record was 2-2.
Members of the Chess Club include Danny Alegria (Varsity Squad), Nick Alescio (Varsity Squad), Charlie Barnes (Varsity Squad), Jacob Black, Lizzie Boyce-Blanchard, Maggie Boyce-Blanchard, Justin Daluise, Theo de Quillacq (Varsity Squad), Jack Felice, Tristan Kilper, Peter Maris, Teddy Montalbano (Varsity Squad), Arnold Muralt, Logan O’Connell, Connor Placer, Cole Stevens (Varsity Squad), Alex Thomson, Eli Weitzner, Alex Werner and Doug Young (Varsity Squad).

