Check the Event Schedule page for list of events through the middle of May. Plenty of chess action, including the Dutchess County Chess Championship and the club’s favorite out of state event, the United States Amateur Team East (USATE). This … Continue reading
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Due to the inclement weather, the club will not be meeting and the first round of the December Swiss will not take place tonight. Please do not come to Vassar, stay off the roads unless you need to travel for … Continue reading
Nine players participated in the 4 round, 2 day event (11/11, 11/18), a G/25 + d4 affair (quick rated). Ernie, acting as the TD and being the highest rated player, directed his own domination of the event, winning all 4 … Continue reading
One of the premier club tournaments was held over October and early November, 5 rounds of G/90 + 5d to determine the Vassar-Chadwick club champion. Twenty-one players battled it out over the course of 5 weeks, and when the dust … Continue reading
Eight players competed in this year’s Memorial tournament, held in Coldenham on October 19th. While there were less than 10 participants, the field was very strong, with 3 players over 2000 and 3 others rated at least 1800. After three … Continue reading
Ten players participated in the three round, G/75 + 5d tournament held in September, and NM MATAN PRILLELTENSKY took first with 3 wins. Mark Courtney and James Reap finished with 2 points (with Mark winning the head-to-head match-up). This past … Continue reading
The third annual Peter Henner memorial was held this past weekend, featuring 43 players and 3 sections. Dr. Craig Fisher went undefeated and took clear 2nd (3.5 out of 5) in the under 1850 section. Very nice! If you (or … Continue reading
Eight players decided to leave air conditioning behind and venture into the stifling heat, for three Mondays in a row, to compete in the Poughkeepsie Dog Days Swiss (G/75, d5). The heat outside was nothing compared to the fire generated … Continue reading
Ten players took part in Monday’s informal tournament, the G/5 unrated Blitz. With only one loss, Wehrli took clear first with 8 points, followed closely behind by Ernie Johnson (7 points) and a tie for third between Dr. Craig Fisher … Continue reading
Eight players set aside their summer plans and braved the oppressive heat to participate in the 3 round, G/60 Poughkeepsie Swiss that was held in the month of July. Trevor, Ernie Johnson, and newcomer Keith Colleluori all ended up with … Continue reading