Sixteen players competed in The Incredible Shrinking Tournament also know as Ashland XXXIII, our smallest weekly tournament in six years?! It might be a good idea to Bring Your Own Opponent to our next tournament!
Ben Caiello (2015) continued his fine play defeating Lendel Robinson (1760) to post a perfect 5-0 score! Dan Caiello (1646) finished in clear second with 4 points scoring a last round win over Shaun McCoy (1398).
In the Amateur Section, Jordan Anderson (1252) won over Mike Mayfield (1437) to finish in clear first with 4.5 points! Jared Whiting (804) picked up the last round point from Akshita Jindal (UNR).
Lowry Grand Prix #3 is tomorrow, Saturday June 29. We expect a good turnout based on early commitments and entries. The current Grand Prix Standings are HERE.
There will be NO Club Meeting next week, Thursday, July 4. Casual play will be available on Monday, July 1 at the Library.
Ashland Quick XXXVIII will be Thursday, July 11.
The Columbia Open is only SEVEN weeks away!
Upcoming Tournaments:
Aug 3 & 4 - Charlotte City Championship - Charlotte, NC
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC
Aug 24 - Lowry Grand Prix #4 - Evans, GA
Sept 14 - Queen City Senior Quads, Charlotte, NC
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Friday, June 28, 2013
Saturday, June 22, 2013
After four rounds, B Caiello leads the Open, Anderson leads the Amateur!
Ten players competed in the penultimate round of Ashland XXXIII. Ben Caiello (2015) outlasted Daniel Smith (1395) to stay on top with a perfect 4 points. Dan Caiello (1646) benefited from an opening miscue by Dan Quigley (1820) to pick up the point and stay in clear second with 3 points. Lendel Robinson (1760) returned to the board and dug deep to claim the point from Shaun McCoy (1398) in a tough endgame.
In the Amateur Section, Jordan Anderson (1252) continued his fine play with a win over quickly improving Jared Whiting (804) to stay in clear first as Akshita Jindal (UNR) claimed the point over Birney Blind (1235) to stay in clear second with 3 points.
The Final Round of Ashland XXXIII is Thursday, June 27. There will be NO Club Meeting on Thursday, July 4. Ashland Quick XXXVIII will be Thursday, July 11.
This Thursday, Cola Chess Club Director Bob Halliday will be Locked Up! It's not too late to help get him out in time for the club meeting that evening by going HERE.
The Border Battle team is almost complete but there are still a few spots open. Two players are needed for each class:
Expert (2000-2199) Gene Nix
A (1800-1999) David Causey - Ian Morton
B (1600-1799) Dan Caiello - Steve Boshears
C (1400-1599)
D (1200-1399) Jordan Anderson (Sat only) - Shaun McCoy
E (1000-1199)
Contact Daniel Smith if you would like to be on the SC Roster.
Upcoming Tournaments:
June 29 - Lowry Grand Prix 3 - Columbia, SC
July 13 & 14 - Border Battle - Cornelius, NC
Aug 3 & 4 - Charlotte City Championship - Charlotte, NC
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC
In the Amateur Section, Jordan Anderson (1252) continued his fine play with a win over quickly improving Jared Whiting (804) to stay in clear first as Akshita Jindal (UNR) claimed the point over Birney Blind (1235) to stay in clear second with 3 points.
The Final Round of Ashland XXXIII is Thursday, June 27. There will be NO Club Meeting on Thursday, July 4. Ashland Quick XXXVIII will be Thursday, July 11.
This Thursday, Cola Chess Club Director Bob Halliday will be Locked Up! It's not too late to help get him out in time for the club meeting that evening by going HERE.
The Border Battle team is almost complete but there are still a few spots open. Two players are needed for each class:
Expert (2000-2199) Gene Nix
A (1800-1999) David Causey - Ian Morton
B (1600-1799) Dan Caiello - Steve Boshears
C (1400-1599)
D (1200-1399) Jordan Anderson (Sat only) - Shaun McCoy
E (1000-1199)
Contact Daniel Smith if you would like to be on the SC Roster.
Upcoming Tournaments:
June 29 - Lowry Grand Prix 3 - Columbia, SC
July 13 & 14 - Border Battle - Cornelius, NC
Aug 3 & 4 - Charlotte City Championship - Charlotte, NC
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC
Saturday, June 8, 2013
After Two Rounds of Ashland XXXIII....
Ten players made it out for Round 2 of Ashland XXXIII. Ben Caiello (2015) finally claimed the point from Dan Quigley (1820) as Dan Caiello (1646) took the point from Gil Holmes (1830).
In the Open Section, Jordan Anderson (1252) scored the win over Akshat Jindal (UNR) as Akshita Jindal (UNR) took the point from Richard Watts (1220) creating a tie for first at 1.5 points. Birney Blind (1235) won over Jared Whiting (804) completing the evening's action.
Another nine players came out to play casually including Expert Dominque Myers from Charlotte who will be helping with the Queen City Chess Master Tour Chess Camps starting the end of this month in Charlotte.
Round 3 is Thursday, June 13. Register/check in with Daniel by 7:15, round starts at 7:30.
Cola Chess Club Director Bob Halliday is scheduled to be Locked Up on Thursday, June 27! You can help get him out in time for the club meeting that evening by going HERE.
The Border Battle team is almost complete but there are still a few spots open. Two players are needed for each class:
Expert (2000-2199) Gene Nix
A (1800-1999) David Causey - Ian Morton
B (1600-1799) Dan Caiello - Steve Boshears
C (1400-1599)
D (1200-1399) Jordan Anderson (Sat only) - Shaun McCoy
E (1000-1199)
Contact Daniel Smith if you would like to be on the SC Roster.
Upcoming Tournaments:
June 21-23 - Statesville Open - Statesville, NC
June 29 - Lowry Grand Prix 3 - Columbia, SC
July 13 & 14 - Border Battle - Cornelius, NC
Aug 3 & 4 - Charlotte City Championship - Charlotte, NC
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC
In the Open Section, Jordan Anderson (1252) scored the win over Akshat Jindal (UNR) as Akshita Jindal (UNR) took the point from Richard Watts (1220) creating a tie for first at 1.5 points. Birney Blind (1235) won over Jared Whiting (804) completing the evening's action.
Another nine players came out to play casually including Expert Dominque Myers from Charlotte who will be helping with the Queen City Chess Master Tour Chess Camps starting the end of this month in Charlotte.
Round 3 is Thursday, June 13. Register/check in with Daniel by 7:15, round starts at 7:30.
Cola Chess Club Director Bob Halliday is scheduled to be Locked Up on Thursday, June 27! You can help get him out in time for the club meeting that evening by going HERE.
The Border Battle team is almost complete but there are still a few spots open. Two players are needed for each class:
Expert (2000-2199) Gene Nix
A (1800-1999) David Causey - Ian Morton
B (1600-1799) Dan Caiello - Steve Boshears
C (1400-1599)
D (1200-1399) Jordan Anderson (Sat only) - Shaun McCoy
E (1000-1199)
Contact Daniel Smith if you would like to be on the SC Roster.
Upcoming Tournaments:
June 21-23 - Statesville Open - Statesville, NC
June 29 - Lowry Grand Prix 3 - Columbia, SC
July 13 & 14 - Border Battle - Cornelius, NC
Aug 3 & 4 - Charlotte City Championship - Charlotte, NC
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Ashland XXXIII is Underway!
Twelve of the Midlands sharpest minds battled in the opening round of Ashland XXXIII. Ben Caiello (2015 ) took care of business on Board 1 defending from Chris Labrecque (1615 ). Dan Quigley (1820 ) took the point from Mike Mayfield (1437) and Dan Caiello (1646) outlasted Daniel Smith (1395) to pick up the point.
In the Amateur Section, Akshat Jindal (UNR) won over Birney Blind (1235) to claim the early lead. Ralph Buske (1361) settled peacefully with Richard Watts (1220) and Jordan Anderson (1252) split the point with Akshita Jindal (UNR).
Round 2 is Thursday, June 6. Register/check in by 7:15, round starts at 7:30.
Cola Chess Club Director Bob Halliday is scheduled to be Locked Up on Thursday, June 27! You can help get him out in time for the club meeting that evening by going 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) Gene Nix
A (1800-1999)
B (1600-1799) Dan Caiello - Steve Boshears
C (1400-1599)
D (1200-1399) Jordan Anderson (Sat only) - Shaun McCoy
E (1000-1199)
Contact Daniel Smith if you would like to be on the SC Roster.
Upcoming Tournaments:
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
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC Details now available!
In the Amateur Section, Akshat Jindal (UNR) won over Birney Blind (1235) to claim the early lead. Ralph Buske (1361) settled peacefully with Richard Watts (1220) and Jordan Anderson (1252) split the point with Akshita Jindal (UNR).
Round 2 is Thursday, June 6. Register/check in by 7:15, round starts at 7:30.
Cola Chess Club Director Bob Halliday is scheduled to be Locked Up on Thursday, June 27! You can help get him out in time for the club meeting that evening by going 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) Gene Nix
A (1800-1999)
B (1600-1799) Dan Caiello - Steve Boshears
C (1400-1599)
D (1200-1399) Jordan Anderson (Sat only) - Shaun McCoy
E (1000-1199)
Contact Daniel Smith if you would like to be on the SC Roster.
Upcoming Tournaments:
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
Aug 16-18 - The Columbia Open, Columbia, SC Details now available!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Ashland Quick XXXIII
Congrats to James MacDougall, Chris Labrecque, and Andrew Manion for winning their respective Quads during Ashland Quick XXXIII.
Ashland XXX starts Oct 18th with round 1.
Call text or email before 7:15 pm to reserve your spot.
The SC Championships are being held at the Hilton Garden Inn in NE Columbia on Nov 2-4.
This is a different Hilton Garden Inn from last years tournament.
More Info here.
Ashland XXX starts Oct 18th with round 1.
Call text or email before 7:15 pm to reserve your spot.
The SC Championships are being held at the Hilton Garden Inn in NE Columbia on Nov 2-4.
This is a different Hilton Garden Inn from last years tournament.
More Info here.
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