Who's the Smartest of Them All?
Naomi took third place at the 2018 National Girls Tournament of Champions in Madison, WI on July 28-31.
The Washington State team took second place at the 2018 team championship -- with Naomi Bashkansky at the Girls Championship, Anthony He at the Barber Championship, and Roland Feng at the Denker Championship.
Similarly, the Washington State team took second place at the 2017 team championship -- with Naomi Bashkansky at the Girls Championship, Jason Yu at the Barber Championship, and Bryce Tiglon at the Denker Championship.
Naomi played in the Tournament of Champions for two years: NationalGirlsChess.com/champions
Here are the Google Photos albums from the tournament, by date:
2018-07-28 National Girls Tournament of Champions: Opening Ceremony, Round 1
2018-07-30 NGTOC in Madison, Round 4
Naomi Bashkansky vs. Veronika Zilajeva (OK)
2018-07-31 NGTOC in Madison, Round 6, Awards
Naomi Bashkansky, Anthony He, Roland Feng