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!

Ashland XXXVIII Rd 1

Round 1 had a good turnout with sixteen players fighting hard over the board.

In the Open section winners were James MacDougall, Gilbert Holmes, Erik Murrah and Brandon Jordan.
Jaime Sanyer, Jared Whiting, and Gunateja Guruvelli all claimed victories in the U1505 section.

Round 2 continues on June 12th.  Call or text by 7:15pm to claim you spot.