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David Roper
David is a highly qualified chess teacher, since 1990 he has tutored private students and taught in after-school programs in several Seattle-area elementary schools.Educational Background:
- Ph.D., U.S. History, Indiana University (Bloomington) Minors in Latin American History and Economics
- M.A., History, Indiana University (Bloomington)
- B.A., History, University of Washington
Chess Accomplishments:
- Editor for Northwest Chess magazine
- 1987 - Washington HS Individual Champion
- 1987 - WA Representative at the Arnold Denker Tmt. of high school state champions (scoring 4-2)
- 1996 - earned National Master title
- 1997 - Defeated GMs Suat Atalik and Eduard Gufeld
- 1997 - Washington Open Champion (including wins over IM Orlov and FM Mikhailuk)
- 1997 - Tie for 4th-6th in the American Open in Los Angeles
- 2002 - Tie for 2nd-3rd, Washington State Championship
- 2002 - Earned the FIDE Master title