Farb Wins Ashland XVII!!!

Twenty eight players compete in Ashland XVII as Paul Farb (1906) defeats Paul King (1863) to finish in clear first with 4 points! James MacDougall (1940) defeated David Vetterlein (1805) to grab clear second. Erik Murrah (1654) finished on a positive note taking the point from a rapidly improving Shiva Balasubramanian (1190) as Dan Caiello (1365) won over Christian Dunlap (754). Steve Boshears (1600) scored a victory over Mike Mayfield (1390) and Ralph Buske (1470) continued his drive toward Player of the Year with a win over Mark Woodman (UNR). Ben Caiello (1417) defeated Birney Blind (1298) and Keith Eubanks (2022) scored the win over Steve Boak (1816) who was visiting from PA.

The final crosstable is HERE.

Next week, Thursday, Oct 21 is Ashland Quick XXI. Email by Wed night or call/text by 7:15 to register. Chief TD: Daniel Smith

Also on Oct 21 at Dutch Square Mall Five Time SC Champ Charles Walter will give a simul beginning at 6:00. Full details are HERE.

Bughouse Tournament on Casual Night, Oct 28. This is open to everyone, no membership required! Casual play will also be available.

Ashland XVII Round 4

Ashland XVII Round 4 saw 12 competitors come to the boards.

Paul Farb(1906) defeated Shiva Balasubramanian(1190) to keep pace with David Vetterlein(1805) who defeated Erik Murrah(1654). James MacDougall(1940) defeated Christian Dunlap(754) who earned the right to play the higher rated opponent. Fearless Daniel Caiello(1370) defeated Bullet Ben Caiello(1417) in a very interesting game. Steve Boshears(1600) and Ralph Buske(1470) fought hard but decided on a draw. Newcomer to the club, Mark Woodman claimed his first rated point against tough competitor Birney Blind(1298).

Round 5 is on Thursday Oct 14, 2010. Please reserve your spot by 7:15.

Ashland XVII Round 3

We had 12 competitors come out for the glory in Round 3.

On board 1, Paul King(1863) defeated David Vetterlein(1805) to stay in first place with 2.5 pts. Paul Farb(1906) defeated Mike Mayfield(1390) and Daniel Caiello(1365) claimed the point against Mark Woodman. Erik Murrah(1654), slogged it out with Ben Caiello(1417), to claim the point. James MacDougall(1940) returned to the club to win versus Birney Blind(1298). Rounding out the regular games Christian Dunlap(754) and Craig Patton(1205) split the point. In an extra game, Keith Eubanks(2022) and Paul Farb's(1906) game ended in a draw.


There are two rounds left for this tourney. Remember there are class prizes so every round counts. You aren't out of the prizes until its over. So come out and move some wood around.

Round 4 is Thursday Oct 7th.