Sixteen players battled in round two of the Lowry Grand Prix Series and another eight played in a last minute scholastic section.
The very competitive Open Section ended in a three way tie between Randy Mosteller (1846), Dan Quigley (1800) & Gerald Battaglia (1616) , all finishing with 2 points.
The Amateur (U1500) Section saw Josh Lewer (1438) dominate posting a perfect 3-0 score to take clear first and stand alone at the top of the LGP Standings! Daniel Smith (1394) took clear second with 2.5 points as Mike Mayfield (1440) & Ralph Buske (1335) finished with 2 points.
The spur of the moment Scholastic Section was won by Samuel White (714) who posted a perfect 3-0 score! John White (754), Jared Drake (669) & Josie Drake (568) all scored 2 points. The top finishers were awarded gift cards.
The crosstable is HERE.
Round 3 of the Lowry Grand Prix Series is June 29 in Columbia. Thank you to everyone who attended! The current standings are HERE.
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.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Rabulan & Caiello lead after three!! Dunlap on top of Amateur Section!
Sixteen players competed in the third round of Ashland XXXII. Leo Rabulan (2112) defended board 1 from Chris Labrecque (1632) to move into a tie for first with Ben, who took a bye this week. Dan Quigley (1801) broke into the win column scoring an upset over Keith Eubanks (2054) on board 2. Paul Potylicki (1509) settled peacefully with Mike Mayfield (1438) and Ralph Buske (1341) picked up the point over Daniel Smith (1420).
In the Amateur Section, Christian Dunlap (1066) continues to improve scoring the upset over Andrew Manion (1340) to move into clear first. Shaun McCoy (1414) bounced back with a win over Steve Rocheleau (UNR), Richard Watts (1246) escaped to take the point from Jared Whiting (780) and Jordan Anderson (1171) won over Jaime Sanyer (1258)
Round 4 is Thursday, May 2.
Under 1400 tournament at St Andrews will begin on May 6. It will be a three round swiss, one round a week, Game 45 for players with a May published rating Under 1400 or Unrated . Entry fee is $2, no prizes. Register by 6:45, rounds start at 7:00. You must be a USCF member to play in the rated tournament. Can join onsite. Casual play available also.
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.
In the Amateur Section, Christian Dunlap (1066) continues to improve scoring the upset over Andrew Manion (1340) to move into clear first. Shaun McCoy (1414) bounced back with a win over Steve Rocheleau (UNR), Richard Watts (1246) escaped to take the point from Jared Whiting (780) and Jordan Anderson (1171) won over Jaime Sanyer (1258)
Round 4 is Thursday, May 2.
Under 1400 tournament at St Andrews will begin on May 6. It will be a three round swiss, one round a week, Game 45 for players with a May published rating Under 1400 or Unrated . Entry fee is $2, no prizes. Register by 6:45, rounds start at 7:00. You must be a USCF member to play in the rated tournament. Can join onsite. Casual play available also.
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.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Anderson wins St Andrews III !!
Jordan Anderson (1171) posted a perfect 3-0 score to win the Under 1400 tournament at the St Andrews Club.Six players competed with Drew Plyler (1180), Guna Yarramareddy (803) and Jared Whiting (780) all tying for second with 1.5 points.
The next St Andrews Tournament will begin on May 6. It will be a three round swiss, Game 45 for players rated Under 1400 or Unrated. Entry fee is $2, no prizes. Register by 6:45, rounds start at 7:00. You must be a USCF member to play in the rated tournament. Can join onsite.Casual play available also.
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:
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Evans, GA THIS SATURDAY!!
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.
The next St Andrews Tournament will begin on May 6. It will be a three round swiss, Game 45 for players rated Under 1400 or Unrated. Entry fee is $2, no prizes. Register by 6:45, rounds start at 7:00. You must be a USCF member to play in the rated tournament. Can join onsite.Casual play available also.
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:
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Evans, GA THIS SATURDAY!!
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.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Caiello leads Ashland XXXII! Manion on top in Amateur Section!
Sixteen players crossed swords in the second round of Ashland XXXII. Ben Caiello (2023) took the point from Randall Gingerich (1726) and moved into clear first with two points as Leo Rabulan (2112) was forced to settle peacefully with Keith Eubanks (2054). Dan Quigley (1801) split the point with Daniel Smith (1420) and Chris Labrecque (1632) scored the win over Mike Mayfield (1438).
In the Amateur Section, Andrew Manion ( 1340) continued his strong play with a win over Shaun McCoy (1414) to move into clear first. Ralph Buske (1341) broke into the win column taking the point from Richard Watts (1246) as Christian Dunlap (1066) found the right plan against Jordan Anderson (1171). New club member Steve Rocheleau (UNR) scored a win in his first rated game taking the point from Jared Whiting (780).
Round 3 is Thursday, April 25.
The Final Round of the U1400 Tournament will be at the Library on Monday, April 22. Three round swiss, Game 45. Register by 6:45, Round starts at 7:00. There will be another three round U1400 tournament starting on May 6.
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:
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Evans, GA
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.
In the Amateur Section, Andrew Manion ( 1340) continued his strong play with a win over Shaun McCoy (1414) to move into clear first. Ralph Buske (1341) broke into the win column taking the point from Richard Watts (1246) as Christian Dunlap (1066) found the right plan against Jordan Anderson (1171). New club member Steve Rocheleau (UNR) scored a win in his first rated game taking the point from Jared Whiting (780).
Round 3 is Thursday, April 25.
The Final Round of the U1400 Tournament will be at the Library on Monday, April 22. Three round swiss, Game 45. Register by 6:45, Round starts at 7:00. There will be another three round U1400 tournament starting on May 6.
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:
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Evans, GA
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.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Ashland XXXII is underway!
Fourteen players competed in Round 1 of Ashland XXXII. In the Open Section, Leo Rabulan (2112) defended Board 1 from Dan Quigley (1801), a much healthier Keith Eubanks (2054) returned to competition and took the point from Chris Labrecque (1632). James MacDougall (2027) continued his strong play fresh off claiming the Club Championship with a win over Paul Potylicki (1509) and Ben Caiello (2023) somehow survived a vicious attack from Daniel Smith (1420) to claim the point.
In the Amateur Section, Shaun McCoy (1414) scored the win over Jaime Sanyer (1258) as Andrew Manion (1340) picked up the point from Jared Whiting (780). Ralph Buske (1341) settled peacefully with Jordan Anderson (1171) in the evening's only draw.
Round 2 is Thursday, April 18.
Round 2 of the U1400 Tournament will be at the Library on Monday, April 15. Three round swiss, Game 45. Register by 6:45, Round starts at 7:00.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 20 - Statesville Skewer, Statesville, NC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Evans, GA
May 11- Queen City Saturdays - Charlotte, NC
May 24-26 - South Carolina Open, Greenville, SC
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.
In the Amateur Section, Shaun McCoy (1414) scored the win over Jaime Sanyer (1258) as Andrew Manion (1340) picked up the point from Jared Whiting (780). Ralph Buske (1341) settled peacefully with Jordan Anderson (1171) in the evening's only draw.
Round 2 is Thursday, April 18.
Round 2 of the U1400 Tournament will be at the Library on Monday, April 15. Three round swiss, Game 45. Register by 6:45, Round starts at 7:00.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 20 - Statesville Skewer, Statesville, NC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Evans, GA
May 11- Queen City Saturdays - Charlotte, NC
May 24-26 - South Carolina Open, Greenville, SC
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.
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