Friday, May 17, 2013

Caiello wins Ashland Quick XXXVII !! Smith takes Amateur Quad!

Eight players made it out for Ashland Quick XXXVII with Ben Caiello (1771) winning the Championship Quad with 2.5 points over Dan Quigley (1850) who scored 1.5.  Daniel Smith (1181) rolled through the Amateur Quad scoring a perfect 3 points to finish ahead of Jordan Anderson (1224) who finished with 2 points.

Cola Chess Club Director Bob Halliday is scheduled to be Locked Up on Thursday, June 27! You can help get him out in time for the club meeting that evening by going HERE.

Next week May 23, is Casual Night which is the best time for new or beginning players to visit the club.Ashland XXXIII begins on May 30.

The Border Battle is being formed and will be in Cornelius, NC, just above Charlotte, on July 13 & 14. Two players are needed for each class: Expert (2000-2199) A (1800-1999) B (1600-1799) C (1400-1599) D (1200-1399) & E (1000-1199).

Contact Daniel Smith if you would like to be on the SC Roster.

Upcoming Tournaments:

May 24-26 - South Carolina Open, Greenville, SC
May 25 - Knights Templar III - Charlotte, NC
June 8 - Reverse Angle 32 - Charlotte, NC
June 21-23 - Statesville Open - Statesville, NC
June 29 - Lowry Grand Prix 3 - Columbia, SC
July 13 & 14 - Border Battle - Cornelius, NC 
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC Details now available!

Be sure to check the SC Calendar , NC Calendar & Charlotte Chess  for a full list of weekend events.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Caiello wins Ashland XXXII ! McCoy takes Amateur Section!

Twenty three players participated in Ashland XXXII as Ben Caiello (2016) claimed first place with 3.5 points despite suffering a last round defeat to Gil Holmes (1804). Keith Eubanks (2026) finished with a win over Adam Shaw (1808) as Dan Caiello (1639) finally secured the point in a back and forth game with Chris Labrecque (1634).

In the Amateur Section, Shaun McCoy (1362) took the point and clear first from Christian Dunlap with a last round win. Ralph Buske (1367) scored a final round win over Birney Blind (1228) and Jordan Anderson (1272) picked up the point from Jared Whiting (830).

The Under 1400 tournament continues at the Library on Monday, May 13. $2 entry, three round swiss, Game 45, open to new players or anyone rated under 1400. Must be a USCF member to play. Casual play available also for non members.

Ashland Quick XXXVII is Thursday, May 16. Game 20 Quads. Entry fee $10 for club members, $15 for non-members. First place each quad $20,  Second $15. Quad may become a Swiss based on the number of entries. Register by 7:15, Round 1 starts at 7:30.

The Border Battle is being formed and will be in Cornelius, NC, just above Charlotte, on July 13 & 14. Two players are needed for each class: Expert (2000-2199) A (1800-1999) B (1600-1799) C (1400-1599) D (1200-1399) & E (1000-1199).

Contact Daniel Smith if you would like to be on the SC Roster.

The Columbia Open has been finalized, here are the details: 
Aug. 16-18

Grand Prix Points: 6
Hilton Garden Inn, 434 Columbiana Drive, Columbia SC 29212
$3400 b/65. 5SS, G120/30inc (2day Rd 1 G75/30inc)  
In 4 Sections:Open: $500-250-125. Top U2200 $125 U2000:$400-200-100
Top U1800:$100 U1600:$400-200-100 Top U1400:$100 U1200:$400-200-100 Top U1000:$100 
ALL: EF: $59 by  July 31. $65 by  Aug 10. $75 after. Free entry to 2200+ (deduct $65 from prizes). 
$25 Re-entry.
Memb. Req'd: SCCA $10. OtherStatesAllowed. 1 half pt bye available. Must declare before Rd 3.  
ENT: Daniel M. Smith 407 White Falls Dr.Columbia, SC 29212 www.columbiachess.com.
INFO: Daniel M.Smith, Bob Halliday daniel@columbiachess.com, bob@columbiachess.com.  
3 Day: Reg Ends 7:15 pm Fri Rd1 8pm,Rd2 Sat 2 & 7 pm  Sun 9am 2pm 
2 Day Reg Ends 9:15 am Sat Rd1 10am merge with 3 Day 
HR: $99 803 407-6640 Reserve by Aug 1, Mention Columbia Open Chess Tournament.

Upcoming Tournaments:

May 24-26 - South Carolina Open, Greenville, SC
May 25 - Knights Templar III - Charlotte, NC
June 8 - Reverse Angle 32 - Charlotte, NC
June 21-23 - Statesville Open - Statesville, NC
June 29 - Lowry Grand Prix 3 - Columbia, SC
July 13 & 14 - Border Battle - Cornelius, NC 
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC

Be sure to check the SC Calendar , NC Calendar & Charlotte Chess  for a full list of weekend events.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

After four rounds - Caiello leads Open! Dunlap leads Amateur!

Sixteen players came out for the Penultimate Round of Ashland XXXII. Ben Caiello (2023) defended board 1 from Keith Eubanks (2054) to move into clear first heading into the final round. Dan Quigley (1801) continues to get his form back picking up the point from Chris Labrecque (1632) and moving into third place. Gil Holmes (1831) took the point from Dan Caiello (1639) as David Boyd (1469) and\ Mike Mayfield (1438) drew, again, for the sixth time in seven meetings!

Christian Dunlap (1066) continued his assault on the Amateur Section, this time defeating Ralph Buske (1341) to stay at the top of the crosstable. Shaun McCoy (1414) scored the win over Richard Watts (1246) to stay in second and set up a show down with Christian in the final round. Steve Rocheleau (UNR) played through an early game miscue to come back and take the point from Jordan Anderson (1171) and Birney Blind (1211) won over Jaime Sanyer (1258).

The Final Round will be Thursday, May 9.

Under 1400 tournament begins at the Library on Monday, May 6. $2 entry, three round swiss, Game 45, open to new players or anyone rated under 1400. Must be a USCF member to play. Casual play available also for non members.

The Border Battle is being formed and will be in Cornelius, NC, just above Charlotte, on July 13 & 14. Two players are needed for each class: Expert (2000-2199) A (1800-1999) B (1600-1799) C (1400-1599) D (1200-1399) & E (1000-1199).

Contact Daniel Smith if you would like to be on the SC Roster. 

Upcoming Tournaments:

May 11- Queen City Saturdays - Charlotte, NC
May 24-26 - South Carolina Open, Greenville, SC
May 25 - Knights Templar III - Charlotte, NC
June 8 - Reverse Angle 32 - Charlotte, NC
June 21-23 - Statesville Open - Statesville, NC
June 29 - Lowry Grand Prix 3 - Columbia, SC
July 13 & 14 - Border Battle - Cornelius, NC Details Coming Soon
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC

Be sure to check the SC Calendar , NC Calendar & Charlotte Chess  for a full list of weekend events.