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2nd degree Orange Belt | Level 8 | Templar |
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The above graphic represents Franklin Thiessen's Title Belt. The belt designation is stated on the left. The "Level" is shown
on the belt buckle, where Level 1 is the lowest belt and Level 22 is the highest. The Title is stated on the right.
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The next belt is the 3rd degree Orange Belt, corresponding to the Samurai title. In order to be promoted to this belt the following goals must be met:
- a peak rating greater than 975
- defeat at least 5 opponents rated over 1000
- rating maintained above 900 for at least 20 consecutive games
- either or both of the following:
- a 1st place finish in at least 2 tournaments in a section of strength 6 or stronger
[NOTE: Occasionally, a 2nd place finish in a particularly large and strong section may be accepted
as equivalent to a 1st place finish for purposes of Title promotion];
- at least 10 unique stronger opponents defeated since last promotion;
Franklin Thiessen's next evaluation is scheduled for May 9.
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Franklin Thiessen has reached the Centurion Designation (100 or more games). |
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On 2019-3-9 Franklin Thiessen won clear 1st place in section 2 ("Grades K-6 Open") of event number 1165
("2019 Oklahoma State Scholastic Chess Championship"), held in Midwest City, OK. This section had a significance index of 5. Event Wallchart |
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On 2018-1-13 Franklin Thiessen won clear 1st place in section 4 ("Rated Under 1000") of event number 1082
("Ida Freeman Winter K-12"), held in Edmond, OK. This section had a significance index of 5. Event Wallchart |
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On 2016-1-16 Franklin Thiessen won 2nd place in section 2 ("Grades K-6 rated Under 700") of event number 978
("Ida Freeman Winter Open 2016"), held in Edmond, OK. This section had a significance index of 3. Event Wallchart |
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On 2016-11-12 Franklin Thiessen won clear 1st place in section 4 ("3rd Grade") of event number 1013
("17th Annual Oklahoma State Grade Championship"), held in Tulsa, OK. This section had a significance index of 2. Event Wallchart |
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On 2015-8-22 Franklin Thiessen won 2nd place in section 6 ("K–4 U500") of event number 964
("Oklahoma City University Open"), held in Oklahoma City, OK. This section had a significance index of 2. Event Wallchart |
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