Ashland 2019.1 began with Round 1 on Jan 3. A bakers dozen of players pining for chess action came out to kick the year off right after a long Holiday break.
Round 2 is Thursday Jan 10th Register by 7:15; Round starts at 7:30
Four round Swiss. G60 +30s inc
Two Sections, Open & Amateur (U1505). Sections may be combined based on attendance.
One round a week for four weeks.
Entry fee $2 for club members, $5 for non-members
You do not have to play every round.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Jan 19 - GSSM Jan Open - Hartsville, SC
Jan 25 - 27 Land of the Sky - Asheville, NC
Feb 9-10 Columbia Open - Columbia, SC
Feb 23 - Reverse Angle - Charlotte, NC
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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Recent Activities and Upcoming Events, 79th SC CHAMPIONSHIPS
In our First Ever Blitz Championship , Edsel Pena, claimed the title only gaining the upper hand in the last round. In a tight battle, Edsel scored an impressive 8 points out of 10, with Gil Holmes scoring 7.5 points claiming second place overall.
Ashland 67 consisted of twenty seven players over five rounds playing classical chess at a G60 + 30 second increment. In the top section, Dan Quigley claimed first place with 3 points and Dan Horwitz scored 2 points, claiming second.
In the U1505 section, Ross Simmons pushed ahead in the last round with an impressive 4 points. Andrew Bouman claimed second with 3.5 points.
In the 4th Ashland Quick tournament of the year, 16 players battled in rapid play.
In the Top Swiss section Gil Holmes, Eli Moore, Charles Stevenson created a logjam for first with 2 points each.
In the Middle Swiss, Daniel Smith and newcomer to the club, Stephen Nelson split first with 2.5 points each.
In the remaining Quad, Calvin Smith and William Bao split first with 2.5 points each.
Our next club event starts on Thursday Sept 20th with Round 1 of Ashland 68. This will be a 4 round event with two sections, Open and U1505. The time control is G60 + 30 sec increment. Register by 7:15pm on Thursday to be counted.
October 18th we will host the fifth Ashland Rapid tourney of the year. There will be 3 rounds on the night at G15+10 sec increment.
October 25 we will have a 3 round Chess 960 tournament at G15+ 10 sec increment.
November 1st we will have a stress free casual night at the British Bulldog Pub.
November 2-4th is the 79th SC Championships at the Hilton Garden Inn on Columbiana Dr.
Our current club champion, National Master Sam Copeland is the defending South Carolina champion. Will he defend successfully for a second straight year? For more information and to register, Please visit SCChess.org.
Ashland 67 consisted of twenty seven players over five rounds playing classical chess at a G60 + 30 second increment. In the top section, Dan Quigley claimed first place with 3 points and Dan Horwitz scored 2 points, claiming second.
In the U1505 section, Ross Simmons pushed ahead in the last round with an impressive 4 points. Andrew Bouman claimed second with 3.5 points.
In the 4th Ashland Quick tournament of the year, 16 players battled in rapid play.
In the Top Swiss section Gil Holmes, Eli Moore, Charles Stevenson created a logjam for first with 2 points each.
In the Middle Swiss, Daniel Smith and newcomer to the club, Stephen Nelson split first with 2.5 points each.
In the remaining Quad, Calvin Smith and William Bao split first with 2.5 points each.
Our next club event starts on Thursday Sept 20th with Round 1 of Ashland 68. This will be a 4 round event with two sections, Open and U1505. The time control is G60 + 30 sec increment. Register by 7:15pm on Thursday to be counted.
October 18th we will host the fifth Ashland Rapid tourney of the year. There will be 3 rounds on the night at G15+10 sec increment.
October 25 we will have a 3 round Chess 960 tournament at G15+ 10 sec increment.
November 1st we will have a stress free casual night at the British Bulldog Pub.
November 2-4th is the 79th SC Championships at the Hilton Garden Inn on Columbiana Dr.
Our current club champion, National Master Sam Copeland is the defending South Carolina champion. Will he defend successfully for a second straight year? For more information and to register, Please visit SCChess.org.
Friday, February 19, 2016
Ashland Quick LII
Ten players battled over the boards during Ashland Quick LII.
Gilbert Holmes played solid and exciting chess scoring 3 victories in the top swiss section. Ian Bell and Rade Musulin claimed second with 2 points
In the next section, Mike Mayfield was the leader with 2.5 points and Richard Watts, claimed second with two points, only succumbing to Mayfield in an interesting King and Pawn endgame.
In the last round, Gil was matched with co-leader Ian Bell. The game was an English Attack vs Bell's Najdorf Sicilian defense. Bell's king had marched to the center of the board and at first glance it looks as if all is lost for the black pieces. Inexplicably, Bell forgot to press his clock after his 28. ..Ke5 move in a even or slightly better position(according to the Silicon Master Fritz). Six minutes clicked off in this critical position giving Holmes the win.
Round 3 Holmes vs Bell.
In round 2, another interesting game involving Bell, included a gutsy attack leading to what seemed to be a forced mate around move 23. Fritz saves the position, but definitely an interesting game.
Round 2 Bell vs Musulin
Full Results here.
Upcoming Events of Note
Governor's School tournament in Hartsville, SC on February 20th
Casual and Blitz Mahem on February 25th
SCCA State Scholastics Tourney Mt. Pleasant, SC on February 27th
March 3rd starts Ashland XLVII and runs for 4 weeks through March 31st
No Meeting March 24th due to planned church activities. Happy Easter March 27th
Club Championship starts April 7th runs for 5 weeks through May 5th.
Gilbert Holmes played solid and exciting chess scoring 3 victories in the top swiss section. Ian Bell and Rade Musulin claimed second with 2 points
In the next section, Mike Mayfield was the leader with 2.5 points and Richard Watts, claimed second with two points, only succumbing to Mayfield in an interesting King and Pawn endgame.
In the last round, Gil was matched with co-leader Ian Bell. The game was an English Attack vs Bell's Najdorf Sicilian defense. Bell's king had marched to the center of the board and at first glance it looks as if all is lost for the black pieces. Inexplicably, Bell forgot to press his clock after his 28. ..Ke5 move in a even or slightly better position(according to the Silicon Master Fritz). Six minutes clicked off in this critical position giving Holmes the win.
Round 3 Holmes vs Bell.
In round 2, another interesting game involving Bell, included a gutsy attack leading to what seemed to be a forced mate around move 23. Fritz saves the position, but definitely an interesting game.
Round 2 Bell vs Musulin
Full Results here.
Upcoming Events of Note
Governor's School tournament in Hartsville, SC on February 20th
Casual and Blitz Mahem on February 25th
SCCA State Scholastics Tourney Mt. Pleasant, SC on February 27th
March 3rd starts Ashland XLVII and runs for 4 weeks through March 31st
No Meeting March 24th due to planned church activities. Happy Easter March 27th
Club Championship starts April 7th runs for 5 weeks through May 5th.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Ashland XLII Round 3 is Jan 28th
Round 3 continues the tournament on January 28th.
Gil Holmes leads the Open section with 2 pts.
Birney Blind leads the U1505 with 2 pts.
Check full standings here.
Gil Holmes leads the Open section with 2 pts.
Birney Blind leads the U1505 with 2 pts.
Check full standings here.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
This week rd 5 of Ashland XLV
This week will be rd 5 of Ashland XLV.
We will not watch the Pawn Sacrifice movie as there is no showing in Columbia.
Text or call by 7:15 PM to be counted in the tournament on Sept 24th.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
The Columbia Open Results
Fifty-six players competed The Columbia Open circa 2015 this past weekend Aug. 22-23 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Columbia!
Congratulations to Peter Suich of Morristown, TN on winning this year’s Columbia Open!
Peter finished with 4.0 points with his only loss coming in the second round to Kevin Seidler (CO).
Randal Ferguson of Greenville placed second with 3.5 points.
Emmanuel Carter (NC), Kevin Seidler (CO), Kevin Wang (GA), and Jonathan Tan (SC) tied for third in the Open Section - all four players finished with 3.0 pts.
In the U2000 Section, Sijing Wu (AL) won the first place prize with 5.0 pts!
Ernest E. Nix, Jr. (SC) won second place with 4.0 pts.;
third place was split by Daniel Andrzejewski, Jr. (NC) and Vignesh Sekar (GA) - both finishing with 3.5 pts.
In the U1600 Section, the first place prize went to Gunateja Guruvelli (SC) with 4.0 pts.
Marty Anderson (SC) won the second place prize with 3.5 pts.
Victor Suich (TN), Zachary R. Darga (SC), Aditya N. Dias (SC), and Joshua Gambrell (SC) tied for third place with 3.0 pts. each.
In the U1200 Section, first place prize went to Robert Hylton (SC) with 4.5 pts.; second place was split by Birney Blind (SC) and Richard Trela (SC) - both with 4.0 pts.;
The U1000 prize was claimed by Ed Stewart (GA) with 2.5 pts.
Congratulations to all our prize winners!
Special thanks to Jordan Anderson (TD duties), Andrew Plyler(TD and DGT board guru), and NM Sam Copeland (online game support).
Thank You to all players and family members who chose to come out and spend their weekend with us here in Columbia!
We hope you had a great time and would love to see you back next year and also at this same location for the SC State Championships October 30th - November 1st!
Full Crosstable can be seen here.
This Thursday starts our next weekly tournament. Call email or text by 7:15pm to be counted.
Round 1 of Ashland XLV begins on Aug 27th 1 rd per week, Rd 5 is Sept 24th.
G75+30s incr. In two sections, Open and U1505 $10 for entry or $3 per round.
Sept Ratings list will be used.
Congratulations to Peter Suich of Morristown, TN on winning this year’s Columbia Open!
Peter finished with 4.0 points with his only loss coming in the second round to Kevin Seidler (CO).
Randal Ferguson of Greenville placed second with 3.5 points.
Emmanuel Carter (NC), Kevin Seidler (CO), Kevin Wang (GA), and Jonathan Tan (SC) tied for third in the Open Section - all four players finished with 3.0 pts.
In the U2000 Section, Sijing Wu (AL) won the first place prize with 5.0 pts!
Ernest E. Nix, Jr. (SC) won second place with 4.0 pts.;
third place was split by Daniel Andrzejewski, Jr. (NC) and Vignesh Sekar (GA) - both finishing with 3.5 pts.
In the U1600 Section, the first place prize went to Gunateja Guruvelli (SC) with 4.0 pts.
Marty Anderson (SC) won the second place prize with 3.5 pts.
Victor Suich (TN), Zachary R. Darga (SC), Aditya N. Dias (SC), and Joshua Gambrell (SC) tied for third place with 3.0 pts. each.
In the U1200 Section, first place prize went to Robert Hylton (SC) with 4.5 pts.; second place was split by Birney Blind (SC) and Richard Trela (SC) - both with 4.0 pts.;
The U1000 prize was claimed by Ed Stewart (GA) with 2.5 pts.
Congratulations to all our prize winners!
Special thanks to Jordan Anderson (TD duties), Andrew Plyler(TD and DGT board guru), and NM Sam Copeland (online game support).
Thank You to all players and family members who chose to come out and spend their weekend with us here in Columbia!
We hope you had a great time and would love to see you back next year and also at this same location for the SC State Championships October 30th - November 1st!
Full Crosstable can be seen here.
This Thursday starts our next weekly tournament. Call email or text by 7:15pm to be counted.
Round 1 of Ashland XLV begins on Aug 27th 1 rd per week, Rd 5 is Sept 24th.
G75+30s incr. In two sections, Open and U1505 $10 for entry or $3 per round.
Sept Ratings list will be used.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Ashland Rapid and Casual Night before The Columbia Open
Fifteen players joined in the fun for the Rapid Game 30 tournament.
In the top section, Sam Copeland and Adam Shaw split first place and Ian Bell finished third with 3 points.
In the U1505, Mike Mayfield dominated with 4 points. Marty Anderson and Shaun McCoy tied for second with 3.5 points. There were some nice rating gains by a few players in this tourney. Game 30 is a different beast.
Thursday 8/20/2015 is a casual stress free club night before the Columbia Open.
There will be an endgame lecture session before free play so come and join the fun an learn something.
Saturday 8/22/2015 is The Columbia Open. If you haven't registered yet you still have time to do so at the early entry fee. Feel Free to go here for more information and to register.
In the top section, Sam Copeland and Adam Shaw split first place and Ian Bell finished third with 3 points.
In the U1505, Mike Mayfield dominated with 4 points. Marty Anderson and Shaun McCoy tied for second with 3.5 points. There were some nice rating gains by a few players in this tourney. Game 30 is a different beast.
Thursday 8/20/2015 is a casual stress free club night before the Columbia Open.
There will be an endgame lecture session before free play so come and join the fun an learn something.
Saturday 8/22/2015 is The Columbia Open. If you haven't registered yet you still have time to do so at the early entry fee. Feel Free to go here for more information and to register.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Ashland XLIV Round 1
Ten intrepid players kicked off round 1 for Ashland XLIV.
In the top section, Ian Bell and Sam Copeland played a fascinating game. In the end, a slight miscue led the game to a draw. Rade Musulin continued his impressive play to claim the point against strong competitor Dan Quigley. Adam Shaw dispatched Mike Mayfield to jump into a tie for the lead.
In the U1505 section, Marty Anderson continued his long game winning streak this time Ed Stewart succumbed to his attack. Richard Watts impressively ground out the win against a hard fighter in Mark Woodman.
Round 2 continues the tourney on June 4th. Email, call or text me to be included in the tourney.
Here is a great position from this round to play against your computer.
In the top section, Ian Bell and Sam Copeland played a fascinating game. In the end, a slight miscue led the game to a draw. Rade Musulin continued his impressive play to claim the point against strong competitor Dan Quigley. Adam Shaw dispatched Mike Mayfield to jump into a tie for the lead.
In the U1505 section, Marty Anderson continued his long game winning streak this time Ed Stewart succumbed to his attack. Richard Watts impressively ground out the win against a hard fighter in Mark Woodman.
Round 2 continues the tourney on June 4th. Email, call or text me to be included in the tourney.
Here is a great position from this round to play against your computer.
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Ashland Quick XLVII, Ashland XLIII Results
There was a good turnout for Ashland Quick XLVII with fourteen players participating and six more playing casual and kibitzing.
In the Top Section, Keith Eubanks ran the gauntlet with a perfect 3-0 score. Rade Musulin continued his impressive play only succumbing to Mr. Eubanks.
In the Middle section, Ian Bell claimed first with a perfect 3-0 and a log jam ensued fro second with Mike Mayfield, Richard Watts, and Ed Stewart all claiming 1 point each.
Six players were in the final swiss section. Newcomers to the club Tal Kasher and Martin Caluag each shared first with 2 points each and relatively newcomer Mike Miller claimed 1.5 points.
Full Results
In round 5 of Ashland XLIII, which concluded the tournament, Sam Copeland(2288) defeated Gil Holmes(1750) to claims first with 4.5 points.
Keith Eubanks(2059) defeated Adam Shaw(1804) to move into sole second place.
Dan Quigley(1789) returned to his club and defeated Ian Bell(1875).
In the U1505 section, Marty Anderson defeated Mark Woodman to move to 5-0 improving his rating by over 200 points and jumping above 1400!
Full Results
On May 28th starts Ashland XLIV which is a 5 round tournament which will run through June 25th.
May 30-31st is the SC vs NC border battle in Charlotte, NC. If you are interested and have not let me know please do so.
In the Top Section, Keith Eubanks ran the gauntlet with a perfect 3-0 score. Rade Musulin continued his impressive play only succumbing to Mr. Eubanks.
In the Middle section, Ian Bell claimed first with a perfect 3-0 and a log jam ensued fro second with Mike Mayfield, Richard Watts, and Ed Stewart all claiming 1 point each.
Six players were in the final swiss section. Newcomers to the club Tal Kasher and Martin Caluag each shared first with 2 points each and relatively newcomer Mike Miller claimed 1.5 points.
Full Results
In round 5 of Ashland XLIII, which concluded the tournament, Sam Copeland(2288) defeated Gil Holmes(1750) to claims first with 4.5 points.
Keith Eubanks(2059) defeated Adam Shaw(1804) to move into sole second place.
Dan Quigley(1789) returned to his club and defeated Ian Bell(1875).
In the U1505 section, Marty Anderson defeated Mark Woodman to move to 5-0 improving his rating by over 200 points and jumping above 1400!
Full Results
On May 28th starts Ashland XLIV which is a 5 round tournament which will run through June 25th.
May 30-31st is the SC vs NC border battle in Charlotte, NC. If you are interested and have not let me know please do so.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Ashland XLIII Round 3 and other news
Reminder on Monday May 4th GM Ben Finegold will be visiting Columbia, South Carolina to educate with a Chess Lecture and then play all comers in a simultaneous exhibition. The lecture will begin at 7pm at the North Trenholm Baptist Church. $15 per attendee covers the lecture and the simul. Sign up online at http://strategerycg.com/tournaments.html
Sixteen players turned out for Round 3 of Ashland XLIII.
Sam Copeland defeated Ben Caiello to move to 2.5 points.
Ian Bell defeated Keith Eubanks. Brandon Jordan defeated Daniel Smith in an exciting finish and Gil Holmes claimed the point from Shaun McCoy.
In the U1505 section Marty Anderson defeated Mike Mayfield to move to 2 points.
Jared Whiting defeated Birney Blind. Richard Watts defeated Mark Woodman and newcomer Michael Miller defeated Chad Davis.
Round 4 continues on May 7th.
May 9th Midlands Scholastic Chess League VI http://strategerycg.com/tournaments.html
May 23-24th South Carolina Open Greenville, SC
May 30th -31st SC vs NC Border Battle Charlotte, NC Champion vs Champion
2 players from each class per state from E to Expert
Let me know if interested or have questions.
Mark your calendars for the August 22nd weekend as the Columbia Open returns.
Sixteen players turned out for Round 3 of Ashland XLIII.
Sam Copeland defeated Ben Caiello to move to 2.5 points.
Ian Bell defeated Keith Eubanks. Brandon Jordan defeated Daniel Smith in an exciting finish and Gil Holmes claimed the point from Shaun McCoy.
In the U1505 section Marty Anderson defeated Mike Mayfield to move to 2 points.
Jared Whiting defeated Birney Blind. Richard Watts defeated Mark Woodman and newcomer Michael Miller defeated Chad Davis.
Round 4 continues on May 7th.
May 9th Midlands Scholastic Chess League VI http://strategerycg.com/tournaments.html
May 23-24th South Carolina Open Greenville, SC
May 30th -31st SC vs NC Border Battle Charlotte, NC Champion vs Champion
2 players from each class per state from E to Expert
Let me know if interested or have questions.
Mark your calendars for the August 22nd weekend as the Columbia Open returns.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Ashland XLIII: A tension filled round
Ashland XLIII started with a very tense and hard fought Round 1 as all players were deep in thought well past the half way mark.
Sixteen players came out to compete in the Open and Under 1505 sections with others playing and conversing in the skittles room.
In the Open section, Ian Bell(1781) played white against Sam Copeland(2309) and his stout Dutch defense but couldn't break through and Sam claimed the point.
Board 2 pitted "Big" Ben Caiello(2126) against Gil "KingSlayer" Holmes(1710). After much determined thought by both sides, the game was drawn when all pawn left the board.
Keith Eubanks(2035) won with a Pirc defense against Daniel Smith(1537).
Board 3 game Pirc Defense with Fritz Analysis.
Josh Goley(1362) played up a section and held his own against Adam Shaw's(1827) attack but in the end it was too much and Shaw claimed the point.
In the U1505 section, Mike Mayfield faced off against familiar foe in Birney Blind and when the smoke cleared Mayfield walked away with the victory.
Marty Anderson defeated newcomer to the club Michael Miller. Jared Whiting and Mark Woodman paired off and this time it was Whiting who claimed victory.
In the last game but not least, Richard Watts defended with black claiming the point against Ed Stewart.
Round 2 continues the tourney on April 23. Reserve your spot by 7:15pm.
Monday May 4th GM Ben Finegold will be visiting Columbia, South Carolina to educate with a Chess Lecture and then play all comers in a simultaneous exhibition. The lecture will begin at 7pm at the North Trenholm Baptist Church. $15 per attendee covers the lecture and the simul. Sign up online at http://strategerycg.com/tournaments.html
May 9th Midlands Scholastic Chess League VI http://strategerycg.com/tournaments.html
May 23-24th South Carolina Open Greenville, SC
May 30th -31st SC vs NC Border Battle Charlotte, NC Champion vs Champion
2 players from each class per state from E to Expert
Let me know if interested or have questions.
Mark your calendars for the August 22nd weekend as the Columbia Open returns.
Sixteen players came out to compete in the Open and Under 1505 sections with others playing and conversing in the skittles room.
In the Open section, Ian Bell(1781) played white against Sam Copeland(2309) and his stout Dutch defense but couldn't break through and Sam claimed the point.
Board 2 pitted "Big" Ben Caiello(2126) against Gil "KingSlayer" Holmes(1710). After much determined thought by both sides, the game was drawn when all pawn left the board.
Keith Eubanks(2035) won with a Pirc defense against Daniel Smith(1537).
Board 3 game Pirc Defense with Fritz Analysis.
Josh Goley(1362) played up a section and held his own against Adam Shaw's(1827) attack but in the end it was too much and Shaw claimed the point.
In the U1505 section, Mike Mayfield faced off against familiar foe in Birney Blind and when the smoke cleared Mayfield walked away with the victory.
Marty Anderson defeated newcomer to the club Michael Miller. Jared Whiting and Mark Woodman paired off and this time it was Whiting who claimed victory.
In the last game but not least, Richard Watts defended with black claiming the point against Ed Stewart.
Round 2 continues the tourney on April 23. Reserve your spot by 7:15pm.
Monday May 4th GM Ben Finegold will be visiting Columbia, South Carolina to educate with a Chess Lecture and then play all comers in a simultaneous exhibition. The lecture will begin at 7pm at the North Trenholm Baptist Church. $15 per attendee covers the lecture and the simul. Sign up online at http://strategerycg.com/tournaments.html
May 9th Midlands Scholastic Chess League VI http://strategerycg.com/tournaments.html
May 23-24th South Carolina Open Greenville, SC
May 30th -31st SC vs NC Border Battle Charlotte, NC Champion vs Champion
2 players from each class per state from E to Expert
Let me know if interested or have questions.
Mark your calendars for the August 22nd weekend as the Columbia Open returns.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
New Year, New Battles
The New Year started out with new and hard fought battles over the board.
Sixteen regulars came out to play and the other regulars succumbed to the "but baby its cold outside." plead.
Rated winners tonight were Keith Eubanks, Ian Bell, Richard Watts, and Joshua Gambrell.
Next week continues the tournament with Round 2.
Ashland XLII will run through January 29th.
February 5th will be the first Quick Tournament(3 Games of G20;d3) of the year.
Other tourneys to be aware of are:
Land of the Sky Asheville, NC Jan 23-25th
41 Snowstorm Special Charleston, SC February 13-14th
Midlands Scholastic IV Columbia, SC Feb 21st
SC State Scholastic Championships Mt. Pleasant, SC Feb 28th\
For more information look for information on the Club Calendar.
Sixteen regulars came out to play and the other regulars succumbed to the "but baby its cold outside." plead.
Rated winners tonight were Keith Eubanks, Ian Bell, Richard Watts, and Joshua Gambrell.
Next week continues the tournament with Round 2.
Ashland XLII will run through January 29th.
February 5th will be the first Quick Tournament(3 Games of G20;d3) of the year.
Other tourneys to be aware of are:
Land of the Sky Asheville, NC Jan 23-25th
41 Snowstorm Special Charleston, SC February 13-14th
Midlands Scholastic IV Columbia, SC Feb 21st
SC State Scholastic Championships Mt. Pleasant, SC Feb 28th\
For more information look for information on the Club Calendar.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Ashland XLI Rd2
Round 2 of Ashland XLI had a similar theme of high tension and hard fought chess. After two hours of chess 8 games were still being played.
On board 1, NM Sam Copeland defeated Ben Caiello to move to 2 points. Leo Rabulan converted in the endgame to defeat Ian Bell to move to 2 points as well. Keith Eubanks defeated Olga Szekely and Chris Labrecque defeated Zoltan Szekely to round out the Top section.
In the Under Section, there is a log jam for first place with 4 tied with 1.5 points. Mark Woodman and Jonathan Lober were the last game going and agreed to disagree, ending in a draw. Gauthan Tuppale and Richard Watts played a tough game with Tuppale claiming the point. Marty Anderson claimed the point from Birney Blind and Elizabeth Yankovsky defeated Jared Whiting.
Current cross table can be seen here.
Join the fun on Nov 13th for Round 3. Text or call before 7:15 pm to be counted.
On Saturday Nov. 8th is the Midlands Scholastic Chess League II which will be held at the Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive, Columbia, SC 29223. There is an adult section as well as multiple scholastic sections. For more information on the Scholastics Chess League or the Strategrycg.com club which meets on Tuesdays look here.
Also don't forget the World Championship match between current champion GM Magnus Carlsen and GM Vishwanathan Anand starts on November 8th. This is a rematch between last years match. Anand fought his way back to face the current champion. Can he win back the crown? Many sites will be showing the live games but more info can be found http://www.sochi2014.fide.com/ and www.chessdom.com.
On board 1, NM Sam Copeland defeated Ben Caiello to move to 2 points. Leo Rabulan converted in the endgame to defeat Ian Bell to move to 2 points as well. Keith Eubanks defeated Olga Szekely and Chris Labrecque defeated Zoltan Szekely to round out the Top section.
In the Under Section, there is a log jam for first place with 4 tied with 1.5 points. Mark Woodman and Jonathan Lober were the last game going and agreed to disagree, ending in a draw. Gauthan Tuppale and Richard Watts played a tough game with Tuppale claiming the point. Marty Anderson claimed the point from Birney Blind and Elizabeth Yankovsky defeated Jared Whiting.
Current cross table can be seen here.
Join the fun on Nov 13th for Round 3. Text or call before 7:15 pm to be counted.
On Saturday Nov. 8th is the Midlands Scholastic Chess League II which will be held at the Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive, Columbia, SC 29223. There is an adult section as well as multiple scholastic sections. For more information on the Scholastics Chess League or the Strategrycg.com club which meets on Tuesdays look here.
Also don't forget the World Championship match between current champion GM Magnus Carlsen and GM Vishwanathan Anand starts on November 8th. This is a rematch between last years match. Anand fought his way back to face the current champion. Can he win back the crown? Many sites will be showing the live games but more info can be found http://www.sochi2014.fide.com/ and www.chessdom.com.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Ashland Themed Quick: Blackmar Diemar Gambit
The opening tonight for the themed quick is the Blackmar Diemar gambit. The first moves for all games will be 1.d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3....
Sunday, July 20, 2014
The King's Gambit, Is it Refuted?
Is the King's Gambit dead?
Is it refuted? BUSTED?
The Great Bobby Fischer adamantly proclaimed so in his famous 1961 article.
After Bobby Fischer lost a 1960 game at Mar del Plata to Boris Spassky, in which Spassky played the Kieseritzky Gambit, Fischer left in tears and promptly went to work at devising a new defense to the King's Gambit. In Fischer's 1961 article, "A Bust to the King's Gambit", he brashly claimed, "In my opinion the King's Gambit is busted. It loses by force." Fischer concluded the article with the famously arrogant line, "Of course White can always play differently, in which case he merely loses differently. (Thank you, Weaver Adams!)" The article became famous. - courtesy to Wikipedia
One of the most famous examples of the King's Gambit, and in chess, is The Immortal Game played by Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritzky in London 1851. For those of you who haven't seen of this game yet, Enjoy!
In the inaugural themed tournament, we played the King's Gambit. All boards started 1.e4 e5 2. f4. Due to time constraints the time control was G15 + 3sec delay. This allowed 4 games on the night. This time control didn't allow either side to tarry long and quick decisions had to be made but fun and exciting chess was had by all.
Newcomer to the club, NM Sam Copeland(2122 qck rating) scored a perfect 4-0 as he mowed down the field and also kindly shared his objective analysis on past positions with his opponents.
Ben Caiello(1913 qr) captured 3 points and only posting a miscue to NM Copeland.
Erik Murrah(1520 qr) executed a swiss gambit to perfection by "throwing" the first game and winning the next 3 to tie with Caiello for second place.
Notable returning and new members Leo Rabulan and John Bailes had success with the Gambit as well.
Although a small number of trials of just 28 games, White scored 61% of victories:17 games, Black 36% :10 games, and 1 game was a draw 3.6% this is evidence that the King's Gambit is suitable enough for club play and not busted, dead or refuted here in Columbia.
Thanks to all who supported this exciting event. Full Results.
No club meet on July 24th. The next regular tournament will resume on July 31st.
Don't Forget to register for The Columbia Open Aug 15-17.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Ashland Quick XLIV and News
Ten players battled it out in Ashland Quick XLIV with others playing casual.
James MacDougall and Ben Caiello split the top section with 2.5 points each.
Chris Labrecque scored a perfect 3-0 in the under swiss section.
Upcoming events and News.
Reverse Angle July 5th Charlotte, NC
There will be no club meeting on July 10th.
Chess fun will resume on July 17th with a rated King's Gambit quick tournament.
All games will start with black to move after playing 1.e4 e5 2.f4..
Games will be G15/3 sec delay. 1 section 4 round swiss with first round accelerated.
No Entry fee for club members, no prizes but games will be rated.
No meeting July 24th.
July 31st will start Ashland XXXIX Rd 1
Four round Swiss. One round a week for four weeks. Entry fee $2
One bye allowed, No last round byes. Rounds start at 7:30. Reg ends at 7:15.
Two Sections, Game 75 + 30 inc.
Open Section,
Amateur Section (U1505)
July 26-Aug 3rd US Open Orlando FL. Multiple schedules.
Aug 15-17 The Columbia Open Columbia, SC
Aug 28-31 NC Open and US Masters Greensboro, NC
There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to play chess, increase your rating, and most of all have fun!
Have a safe and happy Independence Day weekend!
James MacDougall and Ben Caiello split the top section with 2.5 points each.
Chris Labrecque scored a perfect 3-0 in the under swiss section.
Upcoming events and News.
Reverse Angle July 5th Charlotte, NC
There will be no club meeting on July 10th.
Chess fun will resume on July 17th with a rated King's Gambit quick tournament.
All games will start with black to move after playing 1.e4 e5 2.f4..
Games will be G15/3 sec delay. 1 section 4 round swiss with first round accelerated.
No Entry fee for club members, no prizes but games will be rated.
No meeting July 24th.
July 31st will start Ashland XXXIX Rd 1
Four round Swiss. One round a week for four weeks. Entry fee $2
One bye allowed, No last round byes. Rounds start at 7:30. Reg ends at 7:15.
Two Sections, Game 75 + 30 inc.
Open Section,
Amateur Section (U1505)
July 26-Aug 3rd US Open Orlando FL. Multiple schedules.
Aug 15-17 The Columbia Open Columbia, SC
Aug 28-31 NC Open and US Masters Greensboro, NC
There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to play chess, increase your rating, and most of all have fun!
Have a safe and happy Independence Day weekend!
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Ashland Quick ZLI tonight
Ashland Quick XLI tonight round 1 starts at 7:30. Register by 7:15 to be counted.
Next week starts the Club Championship tournament.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Ashland XXXVI Round 1
There were as many playing casual as playing in Round 1 of Ashland XXXVI.
In the Open section, Experts James MacDougall and Keith Eubanks returned to the board in good form, both claiming victories by defeating Dan Quigley and Paul Potylicki, respectively. In the evenings longest game, David Stoner ground out the win vs never say die Gil Holmes.
In the U1505 section, Jordan Anderson took the point from Birney Blind and Brandon Jordan claimed the point against Drew Plyler.
Come out to the club on Thursday January 23rd to play casually or play rated in round 2 of Ashland XXXVI.
In the Open section, Experts James MacDougall and Keith Eubanks returned to the board in good form, both claiming victories by defeating Dan Quigley and Paul Potylicki, respectively. In the evenings longest game, David Stoner ground out the win vs never say die Gil Holmes.
In the U1505 section, Jordan Anderson took the point from Birney Blind and Brandon Jordan claimed the point against Drew Plyler.
Come out to the club on Thursday January 23rd to play casually or play rated in round 2 of Ashland XXXVI.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Holmes wins Ashland Rapid
In the first tournament of the year, Ashland Rapid, Gilbert Holmes goes a perfect 3-0 , claiming sole first. Dan Quigley claimed second with 2 points. David Stoner
claims third with 1.5 points. It looks all were refreshed from the
break and ready to play some chess. All the games were hard fought.
Join the fun to play rated or casual on Thursday Jan 16th for Round 1 of Ashland XXXVI.
Four round Swiss. One round a week for four weeks. Entry fee $3 a round $10 for tourney for club members, $5 a round for non-members.
One bye allowed, No last round byes. Rounds start at 7:30. Reg ends at 7:15.
Two Sections, Game 75 + 30 inc. Open Section, First Place $30, Second Place $20,
Amateur Section (U1505), First Place $30, Second Place $20, U1205 $15.
Join the fun to play rated or casual on Thursday Jan 16th for Round 1 of Ashland XXXVI.
Four round Swiss. One round a week for four weeks. Entry fee $3 a round $10 for tourney for club members, $5 a round for non-members.
One bye allowed, No last round byes. Rounds start at 7:30. Reg ends at 7:15.
Two Sections, Game 75 + 30 inc. Open Section, First Place $30, Second Place $20,
Amateur Section (U1505), First Place $30, Second Place $20, U1205 $15.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Caiello leads Open Section, Mayfield on top of the Amateur Section after two rounds!
Eight players made it out for Round 2 of Ashland XXXV. Ben Caiello (2040) took care of business in the Open Section with a win over Andrew Manion (1546) to lead the section with 2 points. Mike Mayfield (1496) outlasted Richard Watts (1200) to move into clear first with 2 points as Jordan Anderson (1314) won over Shaun McCoy (1370) and David Stoner (UNR) scored the point over Jared Whiting (1036)
Round 3 is Thursday, Oct 24.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Oct 26 - Lowry Grand Prix #5 - Columbia, SC
Oct 26 - Reverse Angle 33 - Charlotte, NC
Nov 2 - Pageland Chess #2 - Pageland, SC
Nov 15-17 - 40th LPO - Winston Salem, NC
Nov 30 - Reverse Angle 34 - Charlotte, NC
Round 3 is Thursday, Oct 24.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Oct 26 - Lowry Grand Prix #5 - Columbia, SC
Oct 26 - Reverse Angle 33 - Charlotte, NC
Nov 2 - Pageland Chess #2 - Pageland, SC
Nov 15-17 - 40th LPO - Winston Salem, NC
Nov 30 - Reverse Angle 34 - Charlotte, NC
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