Knight Raiders Chess Team Advances to Final Four

Texas Tech’s chess team will defend their national championship.

The Tech Knight Raiders have qualified for the College Chess Final Four, following a strong performance at the 2011 PanAm Intercollegiate Championship earlier this week.

The Knight Raiders claimed victory after beating Princeton, University of Toronto, Washington, and Columbia at the championship, ultimately resulting in their advancement. They also tied New York University 2-2.

Tech will face the University of Texas- Dallas, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, and New York University in the Final Four, which will take place this April in Washington, D.C. The Knight Raiders are currently ranked #1 in the nation.

The Knight Raiders joined the Division I competition in 2010, and are the first school in college chess history to qualify for the Final Four every year after joining.