Twenty three players competed in Ashland XXII as Ben Caiello (1630) upsets Erik Murrah (1734) to win the Open Section with 4 points. Paul Farb (1912) took the point from Dan Caiello (1469) and Adam Shaw (1807) won over George Morton (1651).
In the Amateur Section, Nathan Huffaker (1002) upset Richard Watts (1139), Max Witherell (1169) defeated Mike Meekins (1055), Cody Kyzer (1211) scored the win over Julie Sheil (UNR) and Craig Patton (1386) outlasted Jaime Sanyer (1163).
The rated results are HERE.
Next week, Thursday Aug 18, is Casual Night. GM Lubomir Ftacnik will give a lecture beginning at 7:00. After the lecture he will play an exhibition game with IM Alexander Matros. They will be in separate rooms with demo boards and those in attendance will split into two groups. Each Master will explain his moves as the game progresses and interact with their group. Anyone interested is welcome to come out! You do not have to be a club member to attend.
Showing posts with label XXII. Show all posts
Showing posts with label XXII. Show all posts
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Ashland XXII - Round 4
Fourteen players competed in Round 4 of Ashland XXII with Keith Eubanks (2076) winning over Adam Shaw (1820) to hold the lead by .5 point over Ben Caiello (1630) who upset Paul Farb (1910). Erik Murrah (1734) defeated Ralph Buske (1497) as George Morton (1663) mated Gil Holmes (1783) with just 7 seconds left on his clock.
In the Amateur Section, Darell Hunt (1308) settled peacefully with Richard Watts (1080) to stay in first, a .5 point ahead of Richard. Mike Mayfield (1281) won over Birney Blind (1208) and Mike Meekins (1055) returned to the board and defeated Julie Sheil (UNR).
The Final Round will be Thurs, Aug 11.
The deadline for early entry discount for the Columbia Open is Friday, August 12. You can register Online and take advantage of the $16 discount of $59. After August 12 the entry fee will be $75.
Early Entries are coming in and are headlined by Grandmaster Lubomir Ftacnik. Check the Columbia Open site for full details.
In the Amateur Section, Darell Hunt (1308) settled peacefully with Richard Watts (1080) to stay in first, a .5 point ahead of Richard. Mike Mayfield (1281) won over Birney Blind (1208) and Mike Meekins (1055) returned to the board and defeated Julie Sheil (UNR).
The Final Round will be Thurs, Aug 11.
The deadline for early entry discount for the Columbia Open is Friday, August 12. You can register Online and take advantage of the $16 discount of $59. After August 12 the entry fee will be $75.
Early Entries are coming in and are headlined by Grandmaster Lubomir Ftacnik. Check the Columbia Open site for full details.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Ashland XXII - Round 3
Twelve players competed in Round 3 of Ashland XXII while another eleven players socialized and played casually.
In the Open Section, Keith Eubanks (2076) won over Paul Farb (1910) to move into first place by .5 point. Ben Caiello (1630) took the point from George Morton (1663). Adam Shaw (1820) was held to a draw by Denker Rep Dan Caiello (1517). Dan is in Orlando now representing SC as the High School Champion in the Denker Tournament. Ralph Buske (1497) broke into the win column by defeating Max Witherell (1178).
Darell Hunt (1308) continued his dominance of the Amateur Section with a win over Nathan Huffaker (UNR) to move to 3-0. Birney Blind (1208) used a stubborn defense to save the draw against Julie Sheil (UNR). Julie has taken over the Chess Players of Augusta. They meet on Saturday's if you're looking for a game on the weekend.
Next week, Aug 4, is Round 4.
Entries are coming in for the Columbia Open. Early entry deadline is Aug 12.
In the Open Section, Keith Eubanks (2076) won over Paul Farb (1910) to move into first place by .5 point. Ben Caiello (1630) took the point from George Morton (1663). Adam Shaw (1820) was held to a draw by Denker Rep Dan Caiello (1517). Dan is in Orlando now representing SC as the High School Champion in the Denker Tournament. Ralph Buske (1497) broke into the win column by defeating Max Witherell (1178).
Darell Hunt (1308) continued his dominance of the Amateur Section with a win over Nathan Huffaker (UNR) to move to 3-0. Birney Blind (1208) used a stubborn defense to save the draw against Julie Sheil (UNR). Julie has taken over the Chess Players of Augusta. They meet on Saturday's if you're looking for a game on the weekend.
Next week, Aug 4, is Round 4.
Entries are coming in for the Columbia Open. Early entry deadline is Aug 12.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Ashland XXII - Round 2
Fourteen players battled in Round 2 of Ashland XXII. Paul Farb (1910) defeated George Morton (1663) to move into clear first with 2 points. Keith Eubanks (2076) took the point from Ben Caiello (1630) as Erik Murrah (1734) scored the win over Gil Holmes (1783). Adam Shaw (1820) outlasted David Boyd (1363) and Dan Caiello (1517) won over Ralph Buske (1497)
In the Amateur Section, Darell Hunt (1308) continued his impressive play with a win over Birney Blind (1208) to share the lead with Richard Watts (1080) who scored the upset over Max Witherell (1178).
Next week, Thursday, July 28 is Round 3.
Early entry deadline for the Columbia Open is Aug 12. Register online or at the club.
In the Amateur Section, Darell Hunt (1308) continued his impressive play with a win over Birney Blind (1208) to share the lead with Richard Watts (1080) who scored the upset over Max Witherell (1178).
Next week, Thursday, July 28 is Round 3.
Early entry deadline for the Columbia Open is Aug 12. Register online or at the club.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Ashland XXII gets underway with 14 players competing
Fourteen players battled in the First Round of Ashland XXII. Paul Farb (1910) scored the win over Ralph Buske (1497). Ben Caiello (1630) outlasted Adam Shaw (1820) in a tough endgame and George Morton (1663) took the point from Dan Caiello (1517).
In the Amateur Section, Darell Hunt (1308) took the first round win over Jaime Sanyer (1163). Mike Mayfield (1281) scored the point over Mark Acklie (913), Birney Blind (1208) took the point from Nathan Huffaker (UNR) and Richard Watts (1080) upset Cody Kyzer (1211).
Round 2 is next week, Thursday, July 21.
The Club Standings have been updated.
The Columbia Open is fast approaching! We expect this to be the largest adult tournament in South Carolina for the third straight year. Be sure to take advantage of the early entry fee of $59. That's $16 off the on site registration fee! You can register with Erik on Thurs evenings or Online.
In the Amateur Section, Darell Hunt (1308) took the first round win over Jaime Sanyer (1163). Mike Mayfield (1281) scored the point over Mark Acklie (913), Birney Blind (1208) took the point from Nathan Huffaker (UNR) and Richard Watts (1080) upset Cody Kyzer (1211).
Round 2 is next week, Thursday, July 21.
The Club Standings have been updated.
The Columbia Open is fast approaching! We expect this to be the largest adult tournament in South Carolina for the third straight year. Be sure to take advantage of the early entry fee of $59. That's $16 off the on site registration fee! You can register with Erik on Thurs evenings or Online.
Friday, July 8, 2011
SC Class Championships THIS weekend!!
Around a dozen players dropped by to get in some casual chess before this weekend's SC Class Championships here in Columbia. With Six sections and only a $15 entry fee for Unrated (New) players this is a great tournament for everyone! Don't forget about the SC Blitz Championship Sat night!
Look for Twitter updates over the weekend and the Crosstable should be available.
Full details are at the end.
Due to scheduling around the Columbia weekend tournaments there will be no Quick Tournament. Next week Ashland XXII will begin. There will be two sections, Open & Amateur (U1505), Game 90. There are two changes:
1. The entry fee will be $2 for club members and $5 for non members. This is for all five rounds no matter if you play one or five.
2. There will be no prizes.
6 Grand Prix Points 4-SS. Rd 1: G/90, Rds 2-4: 30/90 G/60.
Hilton Garden Inn, 434 Columbiana Dr., Columbia, SC 29212 (803)407-6640.
Look for Twitter updates over the weekend and the Crosstable should be available.
Full details are at the end.
Due to scheduling around the Columbia weekend tournaments there will be no Quick Tournament. Next week Ashland XXII will begin. There will be two sections, Open & Amateur (U1505), Game 90. There are two changes:
1. The entry fee will be $2 for club members and $5 for non members. This is for all five rounds no matter if you play one or five.
2. There will be no prizes.
6 Grand Prix Points
Jul 9 - 10, 2011
South Carolina Class Championship
Columbia, SC
Hilton Garden Inn, 434 Columbiana Dr., Columbia, SC 29212 (803)407-6640.
HR: $89/night, book by 7/1.
6 Sections: Expert (2000+),
A (1800-1999),
B (1600-1799),
C (1400-1599),
D (1200-1399),
E (below 1200).
Players may play up 1 section.
Sections will be combined if less than 6 players.
Unrated may play in any section but are limited to $100 in A, B, and C, and $50 in D and E.
Prizes: $1900 b/50. $280-$120 in Expert, $200-$100 all others, 75% gtd.
Top SC player in each section wins trophy.
EF: $50 if rec d by 7/6. $60 at door.
Discounts: 25% for out-of-state pre-registering w/friend (2 players count as 1 1/2 entries).
Unrated: $15 EF if playing D or E.
Reg.: 8:30-9:30,
Rds.: Sat: 10, 2.
Sun: 10, 4.
Side Event: SC Blitz Champ, Prelim: 5-DSS, top four + ties play in RR final.
EF: $15 for SC Class participants, $25 for others. 75% of Entries returned as prizes.
Rd. 1 starts Sat: 8:00 PM.
Entries: SC Chess Association, 741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
Email: klizzaus@gmail.com.
SCCA membership req d, OSA.
Chess Magnet School JGP.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Fourteen compete in Ashland Quick XXII
Fourteen competitors took a break from the Holiday rush to battle in Ashland Quick XXII. Philipp Lamby (2114) and Paul King (1896) tied for first in the Top Quad with 2.5 points. Mike Mayfield (1479), Adam Shaw (1433) and Dan Caiello (1306) created a logjam for first in the Amateur Quad with 2 points each. The final section was a six player swiss with Daniel Smith (942) having to settle for a tie for first after being swindled with a stalemate by Max Witherell (857) in the final round with both finishing at 2.5 points.
Next week is Casual Night and the Year End Awards will be handed out at around 8:00. Blitz or Bughouse likely to break out. First time visitors encouraged to come out!!
Dec 30 will be Ashland Action. This will be an Open Four Round Game 30 Swiss. Round 1 will be at 7:00 and two byes are available. This Dual Rated and will be your last rated games of 2010!
Ashland XIX will start on Jan 6 and will be a Team Tournament. Two teams are confirmed at this time with two more being formed. Get your team together!!
Congratulations to Paul Farb for taking clear second at the Florence Championship last weekend!
Next week is Casual Night and the Year End Awards will be handed out at around 8:00. Blitz or Bughouse likely to break out. First time visitors encouraged to come out!!
Dec 30 will be Ashland Action. This will be an Open Four Round Game 30 Swiss. Round 1 will be at 7:00 and two byes are available. This Dual Rated and will be your last rated games of 2010!
Ashland XIX will start on Jan 6 and will be a Team Tournament. Two teams are confirmed at this time with two more being formed. Get your team together!!
Congratulations to Paul Farb for taking clear second at the Florence Championship last weekend!
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