There will be another U1200 tournament on Mondays in Feb at the St Andrews Regional Library. This is a great chance for new players to earn a rating and try out tournament play!
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.
Tournament Schedule
Feb 4 – Round 1 - 7:00
Feb 11 – Round 2 - 7:00
Feb 18 – Round 3 – 7:00
Feb 25 – Round 4 – 7:00
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
Ashland XXXI heads into the Final Round!
Fourteen players battled in the Penultimate Round of Ashland XXXI.
Randall Gingerich (1525) brought Ben Caiello's (2032) unbeaten streak to an end scoring the upset on Board 1. Looks like Ben's last loss was at the Columbia Open in August! Dan Quigley (1807) settled peacefully with Lendel Robinson (1756) and Paul Potylicki (1494) won over Chris Labrecque (1667).
In the Amateur Section, Max Witherell (1280) took the point from Birney Blind (1242) to stay at the top of the crosstable with Andrew Manion (1326) who survived against Christian Dunlap (1047). Jerry Davis (UNR) broke into the win column with an upset over Ralph Buske (1430) and Mike Mayfield (1367) won over Jordan Anderson (1245).
Next week, Thursday, Jan 31, is the Final Round of Ashland XXXI.
Land of the Sky is this weekend and a number of club members are making the trek up the mountain. We will try to post updates on Twitter if you'd like to follow how your fellow club members are faring.
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.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Jan 25-27 - Land of the Sky - Asheville, NC This Weekend!!
Jan 26 - GSSM Open - Hartsville, SC This Weekend!!
Jan 27 - Myrtle Beach Plus Score, Myrtle Beach, SC This Weekend!!
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
Check SC Calendar for full details.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
B Caiello leads Open Section after three rounds!
Fourteen players competed in Round 3 of Ashland XXXI as another eight engaged in casual play Thursday night.
Ben Caiello (2032) looks to be in good form with Club Championship right around the corner as he defeated Lendel Robinson (1756) to move into clear first with 3 points. Dan Quigley (1807) continued his climb up the crosstable by surviving an opening miscue and battling through a bad position against a determined opponent in Paul Potylicki (1494). Be sure to check out Dan's Blog. Randall Gingerich (1525) scored the win over Chris Labreque (1667) to continue a successful return to the board after a four year break.
Andrew Manion (1326) defeated Max Witherell (1280) to move into a tie at the top of the crosstable in the Amateur Section. Birney Blind (1242) scored the win over James Doyle (1136) as Ralph Buske (1430) forced a peaceful conclusion with Christian Dunlap (1047). Daniel Smith (1543) welcomed new member Jose Escobar (UNR) to the club.
Next week, Thursday, Jan 24 is Round 4 of Ashland XXXI.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Jan 25-27 - Land of the Sky - Asheville, NC
Jan 26 - GSSM Open - Hartsville, SC
Jan 27 - Myrtle Beach Plus Score, Myrtle Beach, SC
Feb 10 - Pageland Championship, Pageland, SC
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Check SC Calendar for full details.
Ben Caiello (2032) looks to be in good form with Club Championship right around the corner as he defeated Lendel Robinson (1756) to move into clear first with 3 points. Dan Quigley (1807) continued his climb up the crosstable by surviving an opening miscue and battling through a bad position against a determined opponent in Paul Potylicki (1494). Be sure to check out Dan's Blog. Randall Gingerich (1525) scored the win over Chris Labreque (1667) to continue a successful return to the board after a four year break.
Andrew Manion (1326) defeated Max Witherell (1280) to move into a tie at the top of the crosstable in the Amateur Section. Birney Blind (1242) scored the win over James Doyle (1136) as Ralph Buske (1430) forced a peaceful conclusion with Christian Dunlap (1047). Daniel Smith (1543) welcomed new member Jose Escobar (UNR) to the club.
Next week, Thursday, Jan 24 is Round 4 of Ashland XXXI.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Jan 25-27 - Land of the Sky - Asheville, NC
Jan 26 - GSSM Open - Hartsville, SC
Jan 27 - Myrtle Beach Plus Score, Myrtle Beach, SC
Feb 10 - Pageland Championship, Pageland, SC
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Check SC Calendar for full details.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Ashland XXXI - Round 2
Fourteen players battled in Round 2 of Ashland XXXI. In the Open Section, Ben Caiello (2032) successfully defended board 1 from Adam Shaw (1818) as Lendel Robinson (1756) kept pace by defeating Chris Labrecque (1667). Paul Potylicki (1494) defeated Mike Mayfield (1367) to stay a point off the lead and Dan Quigley (1807) settled peacefully with Randall Gingerich (1525).
Max Witherell (1280) took sole possession of first place in the Amateur Section with a win over Jaime Sanyer (1168). Andrew Manion (1326) won over Birney Blind (1242) and Ralph Buske (1430) split the point with Zebulon Griggs (962).
Round 3 will be Thursday, Jan 17.
The St Andrews club meets on Monday evenings. Come by for casual play! U1200 tournament will be in Feb. Check back for details.
Planning to do another Team Tournament for A32 after the Club Championship. Check the Msg Board for more information.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Jan 25-27 - Land of the Sky - Asheville, NC - Early entry deadline is Jan 18!
Jan 26 - GSSM Open - Hartsville, SC
Jan 27 - Myrtle Beach Plus Score, Myrtle Beach, SC
Feb 10 - Pageland Championship, Pageland, SC
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Check SC Calendar for full details.
Come out and play!
Max Witherell (1280) took sole possession of first place in the Amateur Section with a win over Jaime Sanyer (1168). Andrew Manion (1326) won over Birney Blind (1242) and Ralph Buske (1430) split the point with Zebulon Griggs (962).
Round 3 will be Thursday, Jan 17.
The St Andrews club meets on Monday evenings. Come by for casual play! U1200 tournament will be in Feb. Check back for details.
Planning to do another Team Tournament for A32 after the Club Championship. Check the Msg Board for more information.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Jan 25-27 - Land of the Sky - Asheville, NC - Early entry deadline is Jan 18!
Jan 26 - GSSM Open - Hartsville, SC
Jan 27 - Myrtle Beach Plus Score, Myrtle Beach, SC
Feb 10 - Pageland Championship, Pageland, SC
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Check SC Calendar for full details.
Come out and play!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
New Year & Ashland XXXI Underway!
Sixteen of sharpest minds from the Midlands and beyond came out to battle in the first round of the New Year as the Columbia Chess Club kicks off its sixth year!
In the Open Section, Ben Caiello (2032) picked up where he left off last year scoring the win over Dan Quigley (1807). Adam Shaw (1818) found the win over a tough defending Paul Potylicki (1494), Lendel Robinson (1756) scored the win over Mike Mayfield (1367) and Dan Caiello (1613) stopped by to upset Gil Holmes (1832) before he heads back to school.
The Amateur Section looks to be extremely competitive as Jaime Sanyer (1168) scored an upset win over Ralph Buske (1430). Max Witherell (1280) took care of business against Christian Dunlap (1047), Birney Blind (1242) accepted a peaceful ending with Zebulon Griggs (962) and Josh Lewer (1241) couldn't find a way to secure the win having to split the point with Jerry Davis (UNR).
Round 2 is Thursday, Jan 10.
The St Andrews club meets on Monday at the library. Come by for casual play!
Upcoming Tournaments:
Jan 25-27 - Land of the Sky - Asheville, NC
Jan 26 - GSSM Open - Hartsville, SC
Jan 27 - Myrtle Beach Plus Score, Myrtle Beach, SC
Feb 10 - Pageland Championship, Pageland, SC
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Check SC Calendar for full details.
Get out and play!
In the Open Section, Ben Caiello (2032) picked up where he left off last year scoring the win over Dan Quigley (1807). Adam Shaw (1818) found the win over a tough defending Paul Potylicki (1494), Lendel Robinson (1756) scored the win over Mike Mayfield (1367) and Dan Caiello (1613) stopped by to upset Gil Holmes (1832) before he heads back to school.
The Amateur Section looks to be extremely competitive as Jaime Sanyer (1168) scored an upset win over Ralph Buske (1430). Max Witherell (1280) took care of business against Christian Dunlap (1047), Birney Blind (1242) accepted a peaceful ending with Zebulon Griggs (962) and Josh Lewer (1241) couldn't find a way to secure the win having to split the point with Jerry Davis (UNR).
Round 2 is Thursday, Jan 10.
The St Andrews club meets on Monday at the library. Come by for casual play!
Upcoming Tournaments:
Jan 25-27 - Land of the Sky - Asheville, NC
Jan 26 - GSSM Open - Hartsville, SC
Jan 27 - Myrtle Beach Plus Score, Myrtle Beach, SC
Feb 10 - Pageland Championship, Pageland, SC
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Check SC Calendar for full details.
Get out and play!
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