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!