Twenty four players competed in the Penultimate Round of the Club Championship. Keith Eubanks (2006) defeated leader James MacDougall (1942) to grab a share of the Championship Lead heading into the final round. Philipp Lamby (2199) took the point from Paul Farb (1930) before the seats were warm to stake his claim to the top spot going into to the final round. 2009 Champ Lamby will face 2008 Champ Eubanks in a rematch of the final round of last year's championship. MacDougall and Boshears trail by .5 point.
Steve Boshears (1653) stayed a half point back by defeating a determined Marty Anderson (775) who was looking for (and nearly found!) his second straight upset. Mike Meekins (1140) did manage to pull off the upset over Adam Shaw (1515) and now leads for the Top U1600 trophy with 3 points. Paul King (1816) bounced back from his loss to defeat Mark Acklie (972) as Erik Murrah (1669) patiently outlasted Daniel Smith (1203). Ralph Buske (1402) scored his second straight win defeating Craig Patton (1136), Ron Tims (1353) won over Paul Lowry (1092) and Richard Watts (1256) escaped with the point from Christian Dunlap (770). Shiva Balasubramanian (1003) defeated Andrew Villeneuve (387) as Micah Goss (UNR) scored the win over Gavyn Kopcho (110) creating a three way tie for the U1200 Trophy. Mike Mayfield (1391) scored the win over Jonathan Bundy (UNR) in the evening's final game.
The current crosstable is HERE.
The projected Final Round pairings are HERE. These are subject to change based on attendance.
The Final Round of the Club Championship will be Thursday, April 1.
Details for the Lee Hyder Memorial in Aiken have been posted HERE.
The Saturday Knights tournament scheduled for April 10 has been CANCELLED.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
MacDougall stands alone at the Top!
Twenty four players competed in Round 3 of the Club Championship. James MacDougall (1942) moved into clear first by a half point with a win over co-leader George Morton (1654) as Philipp Lamby (2199) returned and defeated the third leader, Mark Acklie (972). Keith Eubanks (2006) stayed a half point off the lead in second place by defeating Erik Murrah (1669). Paul Farb (1930) took the point from Paul King (1816) as Steve Boshears (1653) scored his second straight win defeating Micah Goss (UNR). Adam Shaw (1515) also took his second straight win defeating Shiva Balasubramanian (1003) and took the lead for the U1600 trophy. Mike Meekins (1140) got back on the winning track with a win over Andrew Villeneuve (387) and is tied with Acklie for the U1200 trophy. Marty Anderson (775) scored an upset win by defeating Richard Watts (1256) and is now in the lead for the Jr Trophy. Ralph Buske (1402) broke into the win column with a victory over Mike Mayfield (1391) and Daniel Smith (1203) notched his first win of the tournament over a determined Erik Anderson (467). Craig Patton (1136) came to a peaceful conclusion with Paul Lowry (1092) as did Gavyn Kopcho (110) and Jonathan Bundy (UNR).
The current crosstable is HERE.
The projected Round 4 pairings are HERE. These are subject to change based on attendance.
Round 4 will be Thursday, March 25.
The Award Standings have been updated with the April Supplement.
The Saturday Knights tournament scheduled for April 10 has been CANCELLED. The Border Battle between South Carolina and North Carolina will be that weekend in Greenville. This tournament is by invitation and the SC Team has not been assembled yet.
If you're looking for a low cost tournament here it is: 5NCGP Points Today in Charlotte on March 27. Four rounds, Game 60 for only $5?!! It is rated but there are no prizes. Check it out.
The current crosstable is HERE.
The projected Round 4 pairings are HERE. These are subject to change based on attendance.
Round 4 will be Thursday, March 25.
The Award Standings have been updated with the April Supplement.
The Saturday Knights tournament scheduled for April 10 has been CANCELLED. The Border Battle between South Carolina and North Carolina will be that weekend in Greenville. This tournament is by invitation and the SC Team has not been assembled yet.
If you're looking for a low cost tournament here it is: 5NCGP Points Today in Charlotte on March 27. Four rounds, Game 60 for only $5?!! It is rated but there are no prizes. Check it out.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Thirty Players compete in Round 2
Thirty players compete in Round 2 of the Club Championship. Open Section Accelerated Chaos as three players enjoy the view from the top with 2 points. James MacDougall (1942) took the point from Paul Farb (1930) and was expected to be at the top. The two unexpected leaders are George Morton (1654) who defeated Paul Lowry (1092) and Mark Acklie (972) who scored an upset over Mike Meekins (1140) to grab a share of the early lead!
Keith Eubanks (2006) was held to a draw by Paul King (1816) dropping both a half point off the lead. Erik Murrah (1669) scored the win over Craig Patton (1136) to stay a half point behind the leaders. Steve Boshears (1653) defeated a determined Shiva Balasubramanian (1003) to get in the win column as Adam Shaw (1515) picked up the point from Birney Blind (1160). Ralph Buske (1402) was held to a draw by Richard Watts (1256) who now has 2 draws after being paired up in the first two rounds. Middle School State Champ Ben Caiello (1358) continued his winning ways scoring his 10th straight rated game win defeating Daniel Smith (1203) as Mike Mayfield (1391) was held to a draw by 10th Grade Champ Dan Caiello (1187). Ron Tims (1353) got in the win column with a victory over David Gongre (1003). Cody Kyzer (933) took the point from David Hartman (UNR) as 9th Grade Champ Christian Dunlap (770) scored the win over Gavyn Kopcho (110). Andrew Villeneuve (387) scored a second round win over Jonathan Bundy (UNR) and Micah Goss (UNR) won over Rod Lytes (234).
The current crosstable is HERE.
The projected pairings for Round 3 are HERE. These are subject to change based on attendance.
Round 3 is Thursday, March 18.
Club Database. As attendance is growing it's becoming more difficult to keep the database up to date. Score sheets can be hard to read, there may be missing moves and you may have to go through both players sheets to assemble the complete game. There are usually 10 games or more each week and this can be very time consuming. We greatly appreciate everyone turning in their score sheets. If you enter your games into the computer for analysis it would be helpful if you email your games in PGN Format to Richard to have them included in the club database. If you need a PGN editor this one is free: PGN Editor
Be sure to check out the SC Calendar for a list of upcoming weekend tournaments.
Keith Eubanks (2006) was held to a draw by Paul King (1816) dropping both a half point off the lead. Erik Murrah (1669) scored the win over Craig Patton (1136) to stay a half point behind the leaders. Steve Boshears (1653) defeated a determined Shiva Balasubramanian (1003) to get in the win column as Adam Shaw (1515) picked up the point from Birney Blind (1160). Ralph Buske (1402) was held to a draw by Richard Watts (1256) who now has 2 draws after being paired up in the first two rounds. Middle School State Champ Ben Caiello (1358) continued his winning ways scoring his 10th straight rated game win defeating Daniel Smith (1203) as Mike Mayfield (1391) was held to a draw by 10th Grade Champ Dan Caiello (1187). Ron Tims (1353) got in the win column with a victory over David Gongre (1003). Cody Kyzer (933) took the point from David Hartman (UNR) as 9th Grade Champ Christian Dunlap (770) scored the win over Gavyn Kopcho (110). Andrew Villeneuve (387) scored a second round win over Jonathan Bundy (UNR) and Micah Goss (UNR) won over Rod Lytes (234).
The current crosstable is HERE.
The projected pairings for Round 3 are HERE. These are subject to change based on attendance.
Round 3 is Thursday, March 18.
Club Database. As attendance is growing it's becoming more difficult to keep the database up to date. Score sheets can be hard to read, there may be missing moves and you may have to go through both players sheets to assemble the complete game. There are usually 10 games or more each week and this can be very time consuming. We greatly appreciate everyone turning in their score sheets. If you enter your games into the computer for analysis it would be helpful if you email your games in PGN Format to Richard to have them included in the club database. If you need a PGN editor this one is free: PGN Editor
Be sure to check out the SC Calendar for a list of upcoming weekend tournaments.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Ben Caiello Middle School Champion!!
The SC State Scholastic Championships were held in Columbia on Sat, March 6. Ben Caiello won the Middle School Championship posting a perfect 5-0!
In the High School section, Christian Dunlap is the 9th grade Champion and Daniel Caiello is the 10th grade Champion!!
Erik Anderson and Chris Aluri also posted positve scores with 3 points each in the Elementary section!
A fine showing by our club's Jr. members!
The final results can be found HERE.
In the High School section, Christian Dunlap is the 9th grade Champion and Daniel Caiello is the 10th grade Champion!!
Erik Anderson and Chris Aluri also posted positve scores with 3 points each in the Elementary section!
A fine showing by our club's Jr. members!
The final results can be found HERE.
The Championship Begins
Twenty six players competed in Round 1 of the Club Championship with defending champ Philipp Lamby (2199) scoring a first round win over Steve Boshears (1653). 2008 Champ Keith Eubanks (2006) took the first step to reclaiming the title with a win over Adam Shaw (1515). James MacDougall (1942) scored a quick win over Ralph Buske (1402) and Paul Farb (1930) returned posting a victory over Mike Mayfield (1391). Paul King (1816) defeated Ron Tims (1353) as Erik Murrah (1669) was held to a draw by Richard Watts (1256) in the evening's only peaceful conclusion. George Morton (1654) defeated Birney Blind (1160), Mike Meekins (1140) got by Christian Dunlap (770) and Craig Patton (1136) took the point over Erik Anderson (467). Paul Lowry (1092) scored the win over Andrew Villeneuve (387), Shiva Balasubramanian (1003) won over Gavyn Kopcho (110), Mark Acklie (972) returned to take the point from Micah Goss (UNR) and Marty Anderson (775) posted the only win by a Jr player in the first round defeating Jonathan Bundy (UNR).
In addition to 1st, 2nd, Top U1600 and Top Jr trophies a Top U1200 trophy has been added.
The Current Crosstable is HERE.
The Projected round 2 pairings are HERE. These are subject to change based on attendance. Pairings are accelerated for this round also.
Round 2 will be Thursday, March 11. If you missed the first round you can still play in the tournament with a first round bye!
Five round Swiss. One round a week for five weeks. Club members only, can join on site.
Entry fee $10 ($2/rd). One bye allowed, No last round byes, No free entries. Rounds start at 7:30.
Open Section only, Game 90. Accelerated Pairings will be used. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, Top U1600, Top U1200 and Top Jr. player. Trophy winners also receive 1yr club membership.
NO CASH PRIZES this tournament.
Even if you are registered you must confirm you are playing by 7:15 EACH WEEK or you WILL NOT be paired!!! Call, text or email anytime before 7:15
In addition to 1st, 2nd, Top U1600 and Top Jr trophies a Top U1200 trophy has been added.
The Current Crosstable is HERE.
The Projected round 2 pairings are HERE. These are subject to change based on attendance. Pairings are accelerated for this round also.
Round 2 will be Thursday, March 11. If you missed the first round you can still play in the tournament with a first round bye!
Five round Swiss. One round a week for five weeks. Club members only, can join on site.
Entry fee $10 ($2/rd). One bye allowed, No last round byes, No free entries. Rounds start at 7:30.
Open Section only, Game 90. Accelerated Pairings will be used. Trophies to 1st, 2nd, Top U1600, Top U1200 and Top Jr. player. Trophy winners also receive 1yr club membership.
NO CASH PRIZES this tournament.
Even if you are registered you must confirm you are playing by 7:15 EACH WEEK or you WILL NOT be paired!!! Call, text or email anytime before 7:15
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