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
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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
Our local minor league baseball team, the Hudson Valley Renegades, have graciously offered a special deal for Vassar-Chadwick members to their July 25th match-up with the vicious and evil Vermont Lake Monsters. Every ticket purchased through the link (CLICK HERE) … Continue reading
An undefeated Trevor Brooks took first in the three round G/75+5 June Swiss. Nine players participated, but it was a tough field as no one (except for Trevor) was able to break 50%. The event will soon be posted to … Continue reading
Don’t forget to join us on Monday, June 10th, for the presentation of the trophies from the Dutchess County Championship. This year’s winner was NM Matan Prilleltensky, with Mark Courtney taking 2nd place. But there are also class winners – … Continue reading
The Faces Across the Board section of Chess Life is authored by Al Lawrence and features profiles of “regular” US Chess members from across the country. The subject for this month is Mildred Starin, a 96 year old resident of … Continue reading
TD Dr. Craig Fisher has provided the standings for the tournament, as we go into the final round this Monday. Prilleltensky, Johnson, and Brooks go into the final round tied with 2/2. It is anyone’s tournament! #Name/Rtng/IDRd 1Rd 21Mat PrilleltenskyW … Continue reading
IM Salvatore Matera won every single game in the 6 player double round-robin blitz event that took place on 4/15. Darius Jafary came away with the Booster prize for best result in the bottom half of the rating section, scoring … Continue reading
By scoring a draw in the 3rd round against NM Prilleltensky, and then defeating the hard to beat Trevor Brooks in the final round, Ernie Johnson outright won the Poughkeepsie Quick event with 3.5 out of 4. Eight players participated … Continue reading