(above) Alexander Beke from Berkeley Heights Boy Scout Troop 368 at The 2019 Munsee District of Boy Scouts 6th Annual Chess Tournament
Alexander Beke competes in Boy Scout Chess Tournament
Alexander Beke from Berkeley Heights Boy Scout Troop 368 participated in the 2019 Munsee District of Boy Scouts 6th Annual Chess Tournament. Alexander won two of his four games to finish with a 2.0 score. The tournament was held at the Cranford Community Center, in Cranford, NJ on February 23, 2019. First place winner was Andrew Terhune of Rockaway Troop 113 finishing with a perfect score of 4.0, winning all four of his games. Second place winner with a score of 3.5, was Saverio Paradiso of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boy Scout Troop 33, who won 3 games and drew his last. Third Place was Joshua McDonald of Branchburg Troop 90 finishing with three wins and a score of 3.0. Trophies in the form of traveling chess sets were awarded to first, second, and third place finishers. Twenty-six contestants participated in the tournament that is organized by Joe Renna of Renna Media, and Tournament Director John Moldovan. This tournament also met the 6a requirement for earning a Chess merit badge. Lunch was provided for all participants and spectators by Big Apple Pizzeria, located in Cranford.
