Tracking Lincoln's Progress

He's currently rated 917, with a goal of reaching 2000. Here's a snapshot of his progression.

September 8, 2025 – Joins his school’s chess club

October 11, 2025 – Lincoln’s first scholastic chess tournament at Pope Farm Elementary

November 23, 2025 – Daniel Perelman Memorial Tournament, Milwaukee, no placement, the turning point

January 10, 2026 – Shorewood Hills Elementary Chess Championship, takes first place in his section

March 7, 2026 – Madison East Scholastic, takes first place in his section

March 21-22, 2026 – Wisconsin State Scholastic Chess Championship, takes 13th place in his section

May 15-17, 2026 – U.S Chess Federation Nationals Chess Championship, places in the top 24% of his section

That’s Lincoln’s story so far. If you’d like to help him keep climbing, here’s how.