1900+ chess enthusiasts battled at the US Chess Federation’s 2004 National Elementary Chess Championship. The championship was held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and Westin Hotel located at 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2-4. This was the 29th year the annual event will be held.

Section winners

• K-6 Co-Champions: Marc Tyler Arnold of New York, NY, Kasun Waidyaratne of Dublin, OH, Tyler Lelis of Harwick, PA, Michael Thaler of New York, NY, Martin J. Goman of New Canaan, CT, and Malachi Roberson of Gilbert, AZ all tied with 6 points to become co-champions.
• K-5 Champion: Alexander Heimann of Wexford, PA scored 7 points.
• K-3 Champion: Ray S. Robson of Largo, FL scored 7 points.
• K-1 Champion: Alexander R. Katz of New Port Richie, FL scored 7 points.
• K-6 Under 1000: Shehab Hasan of Bronx, NY scored 7 points.
• K-6 Unrated: Gabriel T. Filsinger of Excelsior, MN scored 7 points.
• K-5 Under 900: Mat Schwalbenberg of Bronx, NY, Zachary T. Stone of Lake Charles, LA, Tyler Mc Devitt of Manlius, NY and Nelson R. Ferreira of Bronx, NY tied with 6 1/2 points.
• K-3 Under 800: Jeffrey N. Radin of New York, NY and Jack E. Heublum of New York, NY tied with 7 points.

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