Kristen Sarna (TX – Her family drove 17 hours to come to this event) tied for 1st in the SPNO Elementary Section with Aiya Cancio (AZ). Kristen won the coin toss in the 5 minute Blitz Playoff for the Dell Laptop. She chose black and won the game. Her brother is holding the laptop for her.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Driving for 17 hours? That’s dedication!
Kisten is an amazing girl and has inspired my two girls (ages 11 & 9) to set higher goals. She is a rare gift,a joy to know and a pleasure to watch play. wyz ( shreveport, la)