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
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Friday, February 1, 2013
Randall Gingerich wins Ashland XXXI!
Twenty four players competed in Ashland XXXI as new club member Randall Gingerich (1525) scored a final round win over Paul Potylicki (1494) to finish in first with 3.5 points. Gil Holmes (1832) and Dan Quigley (1807) battled to a draw and Chris Labrecque (1667) scores a last round win taking the point from David Boyd (1485).
Jaime Sanyer (1168) scored the upset win over Andrew Manion (1326) as Ralph Buske (1430) fought to a draw with Max Witherell (1280) giving Max first in the Amateur Section by a .5 point over Andrew. Birney Blind (1242) defeats Christian Dunlap (1047) and Jordan Anderson (1245) took the point from Jose Escobar (UNR).
Next week, Feb 7, is Ashland Quick XXXV.
The Club Championship begins on Feb 21. The G75 +30s incr time control will be used.
There will be an U1200 Tournament at the St Andrews Regional Library on Mondays in February. One round a week for four weeks, G20 +3s delay. There will be a rated section requiring USCF membership (available on site) and a non rated section. $2 entry fee. This is a Quick tournament so if your Quick Rating is under 1200 you can play in this tournament!
Upcoming Tournaments:
Feb 10 - Pageland Championship, Pageland, SC
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Feb 23 - Reverse Angle 31 , Charlotte, NC
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Check SC Calendar for full details.
Jaime Sanyer (1168) scored the upset win over Andrew Manion (1326) as Ralph Buske (1430) fought to a draw with Max Witherell (1280) giving Max first in the Amateur Section by a .5 point over Andrew. Birney Blind (1242) defeats Christian Dunlap (1047) and Jordan Anderson (1245) took the point from Jose Escobar (UNR).
Next week, Feb 7, is Ashland Quick XXXV.
The Club Championship begins on Feb 21. The G75 +30s incr time control will be used.
There will be an U1200 Tournament at the St Andrews Regional Library on Mondays in February. One round a week for four weeks, G20 +3s delay. There will be a rated section requiring USCF membership (available on site) and a non rated section. $2 entry fee. This is a Quick tournament so if your Quick Rating is under 1200 you can play in this tournament!
Upcoming Tournaments:
Feb 10 - Pageland Championship, Pageland, SC
Feb 16-17 - Snowstorm Special, Summerville, SC
Feb 23 - Lowry Grand Prix, Columbia, SC
Feb 23 - Reverse Angle 31 , Charlotte, NC
Apr 20-21 - 5th Senior Open, Travelers Rest, SC
Apr 27 - Lowry Grand Prix, Augusta, GA
Check SC Calendar for full details.
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