Saturday, July 31, 2010

Ashland XVI starts with a bang

Appropriately, Sixteen players kicked off Ashland XVI and if you didnt stay to the end you missed the fireworks.

On board 1, Keith Eubanks(2023) returned to the club to claim the point against Erik Murrah(1657), in a hard fought game. On explosive board 2, Paul Farb(1917), put on his genius hat for a endgame you just have to see, to claim the win vs one tough ombre in George Morton(1680). Paul King(1802) playing with white pieces defeated Steve Boshears(1614). Mike Mayfield(1377) and Joerg Lohse(1790) agreed to disagree and called it a draw. Daniel Caiello(1378) took the point from Ralph Buske(1412), breaking Ralph's non-losing streak which I believe was at a very impressive 12 games(Quick and Long combined). "Bullet" Ben Caiello(1438) slowed a bit in order to defend Mike Meekins'(1124) on-coming assault but won with impressive style. Birney Blind(1315) continued his board mastery defeating Shiva Balasubramian(1168). Richard Watts(1198) took the point from Jaime Sanyer(989) to finish up the round.

Round 2 is on Thursday the 6th of August. Registration ends at 7:15.

There is no class prize for the Under 1000 players; entry fee for any U1000 players will be $1.


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Here's the finale from the Morton-Farb game, which to all spectators looked like a draw. Little did we know, Mr. Silman, oh I mean Mr. Farb, saw the brilliant way to finish the game.


Sunday, July 25, 2010

Ashland Quick XIX and Other Notes

Twelve players competed in Ashland Quick XIX. Phillip Lamby(2120) and Paul Farb(1822) shared first place in the Open quad. "Bullet" Ben Caiello(1497) took first and Adam Shaw second in the Amateur section. Ralph Buske(1112) continued his winning ways claiming first and newcomer Jose Contrares(UNR), made big splash in his first tournament, claiming second.

The crosstable of the tournament can be viewed here.

There will be no Casual Night between tournaments this time.
Ashland XVI will start on Thursday, July 29th with a possible format change.

If less that six players enter the Open section, we will have 1 open section with the following prizes:

1st $40
2nd $30
3rd $20
Top B (1600-1799) $15
Top C (1400-1599) $15
Top D (1200-1399) $15
Top E (1000-1199) $15

Note these are Class prizes and not under prizes. Only players in the rating class can win their class prize.


Registration ends at 7:15!! Email your entry by Wednesday night or you can call or text your entry by 7:15. If we do not hear from by 7:15 you will not be paired unless there is an odd number. Round will start at 7:30.

Online registration is now available for the Columbia Open and Early Entries have started to come in. Take advantage of the $15 early entry discount and get your registration in!

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Ashland XV Concludes

Twenty one players compete in Ashland XV with Paul King (1844) defeating Paul Farb (1925) to claim the top spot. Gil Holmes (1805) found the win over George Morton (1634) as Adam Shaw (1525) defeated Steve Boshears (1617).

Ralph Buske (1491) settled peacefully with Ben Caiello (1441) to finish in clear first in the Amateur Section with Ben taking clear second. Mike Mayfield (1370) and Dan Caiello (1227) played to a draw as did Birney Blind (1287) and Richard Watts (1230). Daniel Smith (1208) battled with Shiva Balasubramanian (1140) and the result was, you guessed it, another draw! Paul Lowry (1034) broke the peace as he defeated Mark Acklie (1037) in the section's only decisive game.

Ashland Quick XIX will be Thursday, July 22 and Ashland XVI will begin on July 29. There will be no Casual Night between tournaments this time.

Online registration is now available for the Columbia Open and Early Entries have started to come in. Take advantage of the $15 early entry discount and get your registration in!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Penultimate Round of Ashland XV

Attendance rises as eighteen players compete in Round 4 of Ashland XV. Two players remain tied at the top of the Open Section as Paul Farb (1925) defeated Adam Shaw (1525) while Paul King (1844) kept pace by beating Steve Boshears (1617). George Morton (1634) scored the win over Cody Kyzer (1011) in the section's other game.

Ralph Buske (1491) remains perfect as he defeats Dan Caiello (1227) to stay alone at the top of the Amateur Section. Ben Caiello (1441) claimed the point over Birney Blind (1287) to move into clear second. Mike Mayfield (1370) ground out the win over Daniel Smith (1208) as Mike Meekins (1178) and Paul Lowry (1034) came to peaceful terms. Jaime Sanyer (1032) won over Mark Acklie (1037) and Richard Watts (1230) scored the win over Christian Dunlap (775).

The current crosstable is HERE.

The Final Round will be next Thursday, July 15.

Ashland Quick XIX will be Thursday, July 22 and Ashland XVI will begin on July 29. There will be no Casual Night between tournaments this time.

Online registration is now available for the Columbia Open and Early Entries have started to come in. Take advantage of the $15 early entry discount and get your registration in!

Friday, July 2, 2010

Ashland XV - Round 3

Round 3 of Ashland XV consisted of 12 players battling over the board. Paul Farb (1925) defeated Joerg Lohse(1634) in the Open Section with Paul King (1844), keeping pace of first, won over George Morton (1634). Adam Shaw (1525) defeated Ben Caiello (1360) in the section's final game.

In the Amateur Section, white won in all games. Ralph Buske (1491) scored the hat trick by defeating Birney Blind (1287). Dan Caiello (1227) scored the point over Mike Meekins (1178) and Mark Acklie (1037) defeated Richard Watts (1230).

The Current Crosstable is HERE.

Round 4 will be Thursday, July 8. Registration ends at 7:15!! Email your entry by Wednesday night or you can call or text your entry by 7:15. Even if you registered for the whole tournament you still need to check in by 7:15. If we do not hear from by 7:15 you will not be paired unless there is an odd number. Round will start at 7:30.

Online registration is now available for the Columbia Open and Early Entries have started to come in. Take advantage of the $15 early entry discount and get your registration in!