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.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Manion & Davis tie for first in the Library Tournament!
Nine players competed in the second U1200 tournament at the St. Andrews Regional Library. Andrew Manion (1190) survived a wild finish to take the point from Jerry Davis (727) and tie for first with 3 points in the four round tournament. Jordan Anderson (1156) scored a final round win over Jared Whiting (833) as did Jose Escobar (UNR) who defeated Guna Yarramareddy (766).
The final crosstable is HERE.
There will be casual play available at the library through March. We plan to do another four round tournament in April. Check back for details.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Mar 2 - Knights Templar I - Charlotte, NC - $5 entry fee discount to Cola Club members who enter early and are added to the "Intend to Participate List" Info: charlottechessclub@gmail.com
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Be sure to check the SC Calendar & NC Calendar for a full list of weekend events.
The final crosstable is HERE.
There will be casual play available at the library through March. We plan to do another four round tournament in April. Check back for details.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Mar 2 - Knights Templar I - Charlotte, NC - $5 entry fee discount to Cola Club members who enter early and are added to the "Intend to Participate List" Info: charlottechessclub@gmail.com
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Be sure to check the SC Calendar & NC Calendar for a full list of weekend events.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Davis leads into Final Round at Library Tournament!
Eight players compete in the Penultimate Round of the U1200 Tournament with another six playing casually. Jerry Davis (727) won over Kyle Lober (UNR) to stay undefeated and at the top of the crosstable heading into the final round. Andrew Manion (1190) took the point from Jared Whiting (833) to move into clear second with a chance to tie for first in the final round. Jordan Anderson (1156) scored the win over new member Guna Yarramareddy (786) and Jonathan Lober (UNR) broke into the win column with a victory over Rod Franco (566).
The Final Round is Monday, Feb 25.
There will be another Beginner's Tournament for U1200 players in April, check back for details.
The Club Championship begins this Thursday, Feb 21 and the First Lowry Grand Prix is this Sat, Feb 23.
Come out and play!
The Final Round is Monday, Feb 25.
There will be another Beginner's Tournament for U1200 players in April, check back for details.
The Club Championship begins this Thursday, Feb 21 and the First Lowry Grand Prix is this Sat, Feb 23.
Come out and play!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Davis leads Library Tourney after two rounds!
After two rounds of the U1200 Tournament at the St Andrews Regional Library, Jerry Davis (727) leads with 2 points after defeating Jared Whiting (833). Andrew Manion (1190) took the point from Jonathan Lober (UNR) and Kyle Lober (UNR) broke into the win column with a victory over Rod Franco (566). In extra games, Jordan Anderson (1156) won over Jonathan Lober (UNR) and Jared Whiting (833) scored over Rod Franco (566).
Round 3 is Monday, Feb 18. You can still come out and play rated games even if you missed the first two rounds. New players welcome!
Tournament Details:
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.
Feb 18 - Round 3 - 7:00
Feb 25 - Final Round - 7:00
Round 3 is Monday, Feb 18. You can still come out and play rated games even if you missed the first two rounds. New players welcome!
Tournament Details:
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.
Feb 18 - Round 3 - 7:00
Feb 25 - Final Round - 7:00
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
St Andrews Beginner's Tournament Underway!
Five fresh minds came out for some mental jousting in Round 1 of the St Andrews Beginner's Quick Tournament. Jerry Davis (727) outlasted Jonathan Lober (UNR) and Jared Whiting (833) picked up the point over Kyle Lober (UNR). Jordan Anderson (1156) scored a win over Jared Whiting (833) in an extra game.
Many friendly battles were contested and casual play is available throughout the evening. Come out and play!
Round 2 is Monday, Feb 11. If you missed the first round you can join in Round 2!
Tournament Details:
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.
Feb 11 - Round 2 - 7:00
Feb 18 - Round 3 - 7:00
Feb 25 - Final Round - 7:00
Many friendly battles were contested and casual play is available throughout the evening. Come out and play!
Round 2 is Monday, Feb 11. If you missed the first round you can join in Round 2!
Tournament Details:
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.
Feb 11 - Round 2 - 7:00
Feb 18 - Round 3 - 7:00
Feb 25 - Final Round - 7:00
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Beginner's Tournament in Feb - St Andrews
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
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
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