The final results for the Equalized Match Pairings last night are as follows: Rasit vs George 1-1 JJ vs Darius 1-1 Steven v Ori 1-1 Our winners for the 2016-2017 Chadwick Grand Prix: 1st – Leo Freyvert 2nd – Trevor … Continue reading
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NM Dore Sheppard (3.5/4) went through the field, capturing first by winning all games except a final round draw against runner up Albert Lawrence (3/4). Peter Barkman (2.5/4) and Howard Jacobus (1/4) also won prizes. Turnout did disappoint this year due … Continue reading
GM Joel Benjamin gave an interesting endgame lecture than played nearly 30 players simultaneously. Players all played with the black pieces, but were allowed to “play” Mr. Benjamin’s first move (1.e4, 1.d4, or 1.c4). Colin Denniston (2081) secured the only … Continue reading
As shown above, Chris Brooks stands alone at 4, with Colin Denniston right behind with 3.5 points. One round remains in this year’s DCC! … Continue reading
Round 4 is next Monday, March 20! A couple showdowns on the first two boards will be likely. The Grand Prix will be updated again after the conclusion of the tournament. … Continue reading
Updated Vassar Chadwick Grand Prix Current Standings of March 6: Leo Freyvert – 67 Craig Fisher – 60 Trevor Brooks – 59 George Oliveras – 48 JJ Oracz – 41 Michael Mendez – 32 Chris Brooks – 30 Ernie Johnson … Continue reading
Annual Meeting Results: Chris Brooks retained his role as President for 2017. Craig Fisher did the same for Vice President. Ditto for Ernie Johnson as Secretary and Michael O’Connor for Treasurer. Ernie Johnson and Bob Simmons were added as tournament directors. … Continue reading
Updated Vassar Chadwick Grand Prix Current Standings of February 20: Leo Freyvert – 63 Trevor Brooks – 55 Craig Fisher – 55 George Oliveras – 46 JJ Oracz – 36 Michael Mendez – 29 Chris Brooks – 24 Ernie Johnson … Continue reading
NM Max Lu won our Winter Blitz with a score of 7/8. Chris Brooks came in second with 6/8, losing in a last second time scramble to Max (therefore only gaining a split). Archie Dore came in third with 5/8. … Continue reading
In a stunning conclusion to the Frozen Leaves Swiss, Colin Denniston toppled Leo to take 1st with 3.5/4. Rasit Topaloglu captured the u1900 prize. In a honorable mention, JJ Oracz drew resident expert Chris Brooks, despite a 450 point rating … Continue reading