Arthur Guo, a second-grade student in Daphne Hamricks class at Creek View Elementary School, will represent the United States at the 2014 World Youth Chess Championship in South Africa this September. Arthur began chess tournament competitions two years ago; in 2012 he was the 1st Grade National Co-Champion, and in 2013 tied for 2nd place in the national competition. Currently, Arthur is ranked in 1st place for the Age 7 and Under division. Arthur also will be honored at the 2014 National K-12 Championship in Orlando, Fla., in December and has been selected to the 2015 All-American Chess Team.