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Chess Whiz Scores Ranking in Championship
Strategy is his middle name - even if he can't spell it yet.
* Whiz Kid's Name: Riley Age: 7
* Whiz Kid's School: Palm Crest Elementary
* Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Won 10th place in the individual category for kindergarten and first grade at the Super States Scholastic Championship. He helped his PCR K and first-grade team win 5th place.
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* Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: At home, every night, I practice with my older brother. Sometimes I beat him - once I beat him four times in a row. I just don't rush, I think about what the other person will do.
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