Nine players competed in the second U1200 tournament at the St. Andrews Regional Library. Andrew Manion (1190) survived a wild finish to take the point from Jerry Davis (727) and tie for first with 3 points in the four round tournament. Jordan Anderson (1156) scored a final round win over Jared Whiting (833) as did Jose Escobar (UNR) who defeated Guna Yarramareddy (766).
The final crosstable is HERE.
There will be casual play available at the library through March. We plan to do another four round tournament in April. Check back for details.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Mar 2 - Knights Templar I - Charlotte, NC - $5 entry fee discount to Cola Club members who enter early and are added to the "Intend to Participate List" Info: charlottechessclub@gmail.com
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Be sure to check the SC Calendar & NC Calendar for a full list of weekend events.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Good start for the Lowry Grand Prix Series!
Twenty six players competed in the Lowry Grand Prix #1 this past Saturday. The Open Section was stronger than expected with five of the twelve competitors rated 2000+. Philipp Lamby (2222) & Leo Rabulan (2085) tied for first with 2.5 points. Ben Caiello (2032), Randy Mosteller (1816) & Nick Petersen (1737) all finished with 2 points.
The Amateur Section (U1505) had fourteen players battling and when the dust settled Josh Lewer (1389) & Mike Mayfield (1367) both managed to post perfect 3-0 scores! David Boyd (1485), Andrew Manion (1326) & James Baxley (883) all scored 2 points.
The early leaders in the LGP Standings are 1. Josh Lewer & Mike Mayfield with 12 points, 3. Philipp Lamby (2222) & Leo Rabulan (2085) with 10 points, 5. Four players are tied with 7 points.
Check the LGP page for full standings and current prize fund. The final crosstable is HERE.
THANK YOU to everyone that came out and made this first tournament a success!! We hope to see you in April!
NOTE!! The location of the Augusta Tournaments has been changed to Columbia County Library, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans, GA 30901. The flyers will be updated ASAP to reflect this change.
Lowry Grand Prix #2 is April 27 in Evans, GA.
The Amateur Section (U1505) had fourteen players battling and when the dust settled Josh Lewer (1389) & Mike Mayfield (1367) both managed to post perfect 3-0 scores! David Boyd (1485), Andrew Manion (1326) & James Baxley (883) all scored 2 points.
The early leaders in the LGP Standings are 1. Josh Lewer & Mike Mayfield with 12 points, 3. Philipp Lamby (2222) & Leo Rabulan (2085) with 10 points, 5. Four players are tied with 7 points.
Check the LGP page for full standings and current prize fund. The final crosstable is HERE.
THANK YOU to everyone that came out and made this first tournament a success!! We hope to see you in April!
NOTE!! The location of the Augusta Tournaments has been changed to Columbia County Library, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans, GA 30901. The flyers will be updated ASAP to reflect this change.
Lowry Grand Prix #2 is April 27 in Evans, GA.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Club Championship is Underway!!
Twenty players began their quest for the big trophy in Round 1 of the Club Championship. While there were no upsets in the opening round most of the games were tough, lengthy battles.
Philipp Lamby (2222) is seeking his third Club Title and survived a stiff test from Dan Quigley (1807) in the evening's longest game. New club member Leo Rabulan (2085) scored the win over Lendel Robinson (1765) on Board 2. The games from Boards 1 & 2 can be viewed HERE. We plan to have the live broadcast running for Round 2.
Co-State Champion Ben Caiello (2032) who is seeking his first Club Championship, brought home the point from Chris Labrecque (1667) as Gil Holmes (1832) picked up the point from Daniel Smith (1476) and Adam Shaw (1818) scored over Ralph Buske (1430) to round out the top half of the field.
Josh Lewer (1389) was able to solve the problems thrown at him by Birney Blind (1242) to pick up the point and lead the lower half of the field. Mike Mayfield (1367) took advantage of an opening miscue by James Doyle (1136) to grab a quick point, James Price (1246) successfully returned to the board with a win over Guna Yarramareddy (780) and Jordan Anderson (1245) joined the list of first round winners scoring the point over an improving Jose Escobar (UNR). Andrew Manion (1326) avoided being upset by Christian Dunlap (1047) in this round's only draw.
Round 2 is Thursday, Feb 28. Register or check in by 7:15!!!!
The first Lowry Grand Prix is this Sat, Feb 23. Around a dozen players have pre registered so there should be a pretty good turnout to start the series!
The Final Round of the U1200 Library Tournament is Monday, Feb 25.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Mar 2 - Knights Templar I - Charlotte, NC
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Be sure to check the SC Calendar & NC Calendar for a full list of weekend events.
Philipp Lamby (2222) is seeking his third Club Title and survived a stiff test from Dan Quigley (1807) in the evening's longest game. New club member Leo Rabulan (2085) scored the win over Lendel Robinson (1765) on Board 2. The games from Boards 1 & 2 can be viewed HERE. We plan to have the live broadcast running for Round 2.
Co-State Champion Ben Caiello (2032) who is seeking his first Club Championship, brought home the point from Chris Labrecque (1667) as Gil Holmes (1832) picked up the point from Daniel Smith (1476) and Adam Shaw (1818) scored over Ralph Buske (1430) to round out the top half of the field.
Josh Lewer (1389) was able to solve the problems thrown at him by Birney Blind (1242) to pick up the point and lead the lower half of the field. Mike Mayfield (1367) took advantage of an opening miscue by James Doyle (1136) to grab a quick point, James Price (1246) successfully returned to the board with a win over Guna Yarramareddy (780) and Jordan Anderson (1245) joined the list of first round winners scoring the point over an improving Jose Escobar (UNR). Andrew Manion (1326) avoided being upset by Christian Dunlap (1047) in this round's only draw.
Round 2 is Thursday, Feb 28. Register or check in by 7:15!!!!
The first Lowry Grand Prix is this Sat, Feb 23. Around a dozen players have pre registered so there should be a pretty good turnout to start the series!
The Final Round of the U1200 Library Tournament is Monday, Feb 25.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Mar 2 - Knights Templar I - Charlotte, NC
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Be sure to check the SC Calendar & NC Calendar for a full list of weekend events.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Davis leads into Final Round at Library Tournament!
Eight players compete in the Penultimate Round of the U1200 Tournament with another six playing casually. Jerry Davis (727) won over Kyle Lober (UNR) to stay undefeated and at the top of the crosstable heading into the final round. Andrew Manion (1190) took the point from Jared Whiting (833) to move into clear second with a chance to tie for first in the final round. Jordan Anderson (1156) scored the win over new member Guna Yarramareddy (786) and Jonathan Lober (UNR) broke into the win column with a victory over Rod Franco (566).
The Final Round is Monday, Feb 25.
There will be another Beginner's Tournament for U1200 players in April, check back for details.
The Club Championship begins this Thursday, Feb 21 and the First Lowry Grand Prix is this Sat, Feb 23.
Come out and play!
The Final Round is Monday, Feb 25.
There will be another Beginner's Tournament for U1200 players in April, check back for details.
The Club Championship begins this Thursday, Feb 21 and the First Lowry Grand Prix is this Sat, Feb 23.
Come out and play!
Friday, February 15, 2013
Casual Night
Over a dozen players came out for some stress free chess tonight. The usual blitz & bughouse battles were contested and Edsel Pena, Cody Kyzer and Philip Lamby stopped by to get in some play ahead of the Club Championship that begins next week.
The Snowstorm Special is THIS weekend in Summerville! Check the Charleston Chess Club site for full details.
The Club Championship begins next week! Here are the details:
Five round Swiss. One round a week for five weeks. Club members only, can join on site.
Entry fee $10 ($2/rd if joining in late). One bye allowed, No last round byes. Register/check in by 7:15 to be paired each week!! Rounds start at 7:30.
Open Section only, Game 75 +30s incr. Accelerated Pairings will be used. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, Top U1605 and Top Jr. Trophy winners also receive 1yr club membership. Based on participation, a Top U1200 or Top Unrated trophy may be added.
We plan to broadcast boards 1 & 2 live. Link will be available on Home Page next to Crosstable link.
The first of the Lowry Grand Prix Series is on Sat, Feb 23. Prizes will be awarded based on points accumulated over the six tournaments. A good start early could put you in position to challenge for first later in the series. Don't miss this first one!
Upcoming Tournaments:
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC THIS WEEKEND!!
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Feb 23 - Reverse Angle 31 , Charlotte, NC
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Check SC Calendar for full details.
The Snowstorm Special is THIS weekend in Summerville! Check the Charleston Chess Club site for full details.
The Club Championship begins next week! Here are the details:
Five round Swiss. One round a week for five weeks. Club members only, can join on site.
Entry fee $10 ($2/rd if joining in late). One bye allowed, No last round byes. Register/check in by 7:15 to be paired each week!! Rounds start at 7:30.
Open Section only, Game 75 +30s incr. Accelerated Pairings will be used. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, Top U1605 and Top Jr. Trophy winners also receive 1yr club membership. Based on participation, a Top U1200 or Top Unrated trophy may be added.
We plan to broadcast boards 1 & 2 live. Link will be available on Home Page next to Crosstable link.
The first of the Lowry Grand Prix Series is on Sat, Feb 23. Prizes will be awarded based on points accumulated over the six tournaments. A good start early could put you in position to challenge for first later in the series. Don't miss this first one!
Upcoming Tournaments:
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC THIS WEEKEND!!
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Feb 23 - Reverse Angle 31 , Charlotte, NC
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Check SC Calendar for full details.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Davis leads Library Tourney after two rounds!
After two rounds of the U1200 Tournament at the St Andrews Regional Library, Jerry Davis (727) leads with 2 points after defeating Jared Whiting (833). Andrew Manion (1190) took the point from Jonathan Lober (UNR) and Kyle Lober (UNR) broke into the win column with a victory over Rod Franco (566). In extra games, Jordan Anderson (1156) won over Jonathan Lober (UNR) and Jared Whiting (833) scored over Rod Franco (566).
Round 3 is Monday, Feb 18. You can still come out and play rated games even if you missed the first two rounds. New players welcome!
Tournament Details:
Two sections, Rated (U1200) & Non-Rated. Four round Swiss.
You are not required to play every week and if you miss the first round you can join in later.
Register by 6:45 each week, round begins at 7:00.
Time control is 20 minutes for each player with a 3 second delay. Some sets and clocks provided but please bring your tournament set and clock if you have one.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership required for Rated Section, which can be purchased on site. Scholastic (under 13) memberships start at $8 and Adult memberships start at $15.
No membership required for Non-Rated section.
Entry fee $2.
Feb 18 - Round 3 - 7:00
Feb 25 - Final Round - 7:00
Round 3 is Monday, Feb 18. You can still come out and play rated games even if you missed the first two rounds. New players welcome!
Tournament Details:
Two sections, Rated (U1200) & Non-Rated. Four round Swiss.
You are not required to play every week and if you miss the first round you can join in later.
Register by 6:45 each week, round begins at 7:00.
Time control is 20 minutes for each player with a 3 second delay. Some sets and clocks provided but please bring your tournament set and clock if you have one.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership required for Rated Section, which can be purchased on site. Scholastic (under 13) memberships start at $8 and Adult memberships start at $15.
No membership required for Non-Rated section.
Entry fee $2.
Feb 18 - Round 3 - 7:00
Feb 25 - Final Round - 7:00
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Lamby wins Ashland Quick XXXV!!
Seventeen players participated in Ashland Quick XXXV making this our largest turnout of the year so far!
In the Top Quad, Philipp Lamby (2089) returned and posted a perfect 3-0 as Ben Caiello (1720) finished in second ahead of new club member Leo Rabulan (2085) and Keith Eubanks (1953). The Amateur Quad saw Dan Quigley (1798) finish 3-0 surviving a crazy ending in the third round to win over Randall Gingerich (1560) who finished second ahead of Adam Shaw (1654) and Lendel Robinson (1532).
The lower section became a swiss with nine players. Andrew Manion (1190) finished a perfect 3-0 to take the top spot ahead of Chris Labrecque (1557) and Shaun McCoy (1235) who were tied a 2-1.
Next week, Thursday, Feb 14 is Casual Night. Good night for new players to visit the club!
The Club Championship begins on Feb 21.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Feb 23 - Reverse Angle 31 , Charlotte, NC
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Check SC Calendar for full details.
In the Top Quad, Philipp Lamby (2089) returned and posted a perfect 3-0 as Ben Caiello (1720) finished in second ahead of new club member Leo Rabulan (2085) and Keith Eubanks (1953). The Amateur Quad saw Dan Quigley (1798) finish 3-0 surviving a crazy ending in the third round to win over Randall Gingerich (1560) who finished second ahead of Adam Shaw (1654) and Lendel Robinson (1532).
The lower section became a swiss with nine players. Andrew Manion (1190) finished a perfect 3-0 to take the top spot ahead of Chris Labrecque (1557) and Shaun McCoy (1235) who were tied a 2-1.
Next week, Thursday, Feb 14 is Casual Night. Good night for new players to visit the club!
The Club Championship begins on Feb 21.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Feb 23 - Reverse Angle 31 , Charlotte, NC
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Check SC Calendar for full details.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
St Andrews Beginner's Tournament Underway!
Five fresh minds came out for some mental jousting in Round 1 of the St Andrews Beginner's Quick Tournament. Jerry Davis (727) outlasted Jonathan Lober (UNR) and Jared Whiting (833) picked up the point over Kyle Lober (UNR). Jordan Anderson (1156) scored a win over Jared Whiting (833) in an extra game.
Many friendly battles were contested and casual play is available throughout the evening. Come out and play!
Round 2 is Monday, Feb 11. If you missed the first round you can join in Round 2!
Tournament Details:
Two sections, Rated (U1200) & Non-Rated. Four round Swiss.
You are not required to play every week and if you miss the first round you can join in later.
Register by 6:45 each week, round begins at 7:00.
Time control is 20 minutes for each player with a 3 second delay. Some sets and clocks provided but please bring your tournament set and clock if you have one.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership required for Rated Section, which can be purchased on site. Scholastic (under 13) memberships start at $8 and Adult memberships start at $15.
No membership required for Non-Rated section.
Entry fee $2.
Feb 11 - Round 2 - 7:00
Feb 18 - Round 3 - 7:00
Feb 25 - Final Round - 7:00
Many friendly battles were contested and casual play is available throughout the evening. Come out and play!
Round 2 is Monday, Feb 11. If you missed the first round you can join in Round 2!
Tournament Details:
Two sections, Rated (U1200) & Non-Rated. Four round Swiss.
You are not required to play every week and if you miss the first round you can join in later.
Register by 6:45 each week, round begins at 7:00.
Time control is 20 minutes for each player with a 3 second delay. Some sets and clocks provided but please bring your tournament set and clock if you have one.
United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership required for Rated Section, which can be purchased on site. Scholastic (under 13) memberships start at $8 and Adult memberships start at $15.
No membership required for Non-Rated section.
Entry fee $2.
Feb 11 - Round 2 - 7:00
Feb 18 - Round 3 - 7:00
Feb 25 - Final Round - 7:00
Friday, February 1, 2013
Randall Gingerich wins Ashland XXXI!
Twenty four players competed in Ashland XXXI as new club member Randall Gingerich (1525) scored a final round win over Paul Potylicki (1494) to finish in first with 3.5 points. Gil Holmes (1832) and Dan Quigley (1807) battled to a draw and Chris Labrecque (1667) scores a last round win taking the point from David Boyd (1485).
Jaime Sanyer (1168) scored the upset win over Andrew Manion (1326) as Ralph Buske (1430) fought to a draw with Max Witherell (1280) giving Max first in the Amateur Section by a .5 point over Andrew. Birney Blind (1242) defeats Christian Dunlap (1047) and Jordan Anderson (1245) took the point from Jose Escobar (UNR).
Next week, Feb 7, is Ashland Quick XXXV.
The Club Championship begins on Feb 21. The G75 +30s incr time control will be used.
There will be an U1200 Tournament at the St Andrews Regional Library on Mondays in February. One round a week for four weeks, G20 +3s delay. There will be a rated section requiring USCF membership (available on site) and a non rated section. $2 entry fee. This is a Quick tournament so if your Quick Rating is under 1200 you can play in this tournament!
Upcoming Tournaments:
Feb 10 - Pageland Championship, Pageland, SC
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Feb 23 - Reverse Angle 31 , Charlotte, NC
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Check SC Calendar for full details.
Jaime Sanyer (1168) scored the upset win over Andrew Manion (1326) as Ralph Buske (1430) fought to a draw with Max Witherell (1280) giving Max first in the Amateur Section by a .5 point over Andrew. Birney Blind (1242) defeats Christian Dunlap (1047) and Jordan Anderson (1245) took the point from Jose Escobar (UNR).
Next week, Feb 7, is Ashland Quick XXXV.
The Club Championship begins on Feb 21. The G75 +30s incr time control will be used.
There will be an U1200 Tournament at the St Andrews Regional Library on Mondays in February. One round a week for four weeks, G20 +3s delay. There will be a rated section requiring USCF membership (available on site) and a non rated section. $2 entry fee. This is a Quick tournament so if your Quick Rating is under 1200 you can play in this tournament!
Upcoming Tournaments:
Feb 10 - Pageland Championship, Pageland, SC
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Feb 23 - Reverse Angle 31 , Charlotte, NC
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Check SC Calendar for full details.
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