Full Calendar in August!!

The Columbia Open is only TWO weeks away! You can enter at the club on Thursday evenings or online entry is available and the current entry list can be found HERE .

Although the club is in a dead time for rated play right now, there is a full slate of events for August starting this weekend with the The Charlotte City Championship Aug 3 & 4. The prize fund for this event has been increased to $2,150 thanks to a sponsor! Note that the Round 4 on Sunday does not start until 12:15. This late start makes it possible to commute from Columbia and save the hotel expense if you want.

Next up is a Chess Camp in Chapin for beginning players Aug 5 -8 and the Make a Difference 3 tournament is in Charleston on Aug 10.

An Intermediate Chess Camp for U1500 players is in Chapin Aug 12-15 which is a great chance to get ready for the Columbia Open Aug 16-18.

The Fourth Round of the Lowry Grand Prix Series is Aug 24 in Evans, GA. If Charlotte is closer to you, the Knights Templar V is also on Aug 24.

The month of August finishes with one of the Southeast's premier events, the Carolinas Chess Festival which consists of the U.S. Masters and the North Carolina Open in Greensboro, NC.

Plenty of choices to get out and play in August no matter where you live or what level player you are. Get out and support your local events!

Upcoming Tournaments:

Aug 3 & 4 - Charlotte City Championship - Charlotte, NC
Aug 5-8 - Chess Camp - Crooked Creek Park, Chapin, SC
Aug 10 - Make a Difference - Charleston, SC
Aug 12-15 - Chess Camp - Crooked Creek Park, Chapin, SC
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC
Aug 24 - Lowry Grand Prix #4 - Evans, GA
Aug 24 - Knights Templar V - Charlotte, NC
Aug 29- Sept 2 - Carolinas Chess Festival - Greensboro, NC
Sept 14 - Queen City Senior Quads, Charlotte, NC

B Caiello & McCoy perfect in Ashland Quick XXXVIII!!

 Ten players battled in Ashland Quick XXXVIII as Ben Caiello (1771) continued his strong play following up a perfect 5-0 in A33 and a perfect 3-0 in LGP3 with a perfect 3-0 in AQ38!! Ben looks to be in good form heading into the Border Battle this weekend! Edsel Pena (2031) took second in the Top Section with 2 points.

The second section turned into a six player swiss and saw Shaun McCoy (1229) take care of business defeating the top three rated players in the group to post a perfect 3-0! Lendel Robinson (1517) fought hard to finish in a tie for second with Dan Caiello (1472).

There will be NO RATED CHESS until after the Columbia Open. Next week, Thursday July 18 will be a Casual Night. There will be NO Meeting on July 25. August 1 & 8 will be Casual Nights. IM Danny Kopec will visit the club on August 15. The next rated tournament  will be Ashland Quick XXXIX on August 22.

Chess Camp at Crooked Creek Recreational Complex in Chapin! Two groups, Beginner Group Aug 5-8 & Intermediate Group Aug 12-15. Full details are HERE.

The Columbia Open is only FIVE weeks away!

Upcoming Tournaments:

Aug 3 & 4 - Charlotte City Championship - Charlotte, NC
Aug 5-8 - Chess Camp - Crooked Creek Park, Chapin, SC
Aug 12-15 - Chess Camp - Crooked Creek Park, Chapin, SC
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC
Aug 24 - Lowry Grand Prix #4 - Evans, GA
Sept 14 - Queen City Senior Quads, Charlotte, NC