There is no meeting at Vassar College due to the holiday on Wednesday! Also, Trevor Brooks recently completed a clean sweep at a simultaneous exhibition at Immanuel Church, replicating the feat done by (no relation) Chris Brooks last year. Congratulations … Continue reading
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Ten (technically eleven) players decided to put aside concerns for rating points and compete for the love of chess (plus some bragging rights) in Monday’s Unrated Blitz event. Being unrated, the nine round event did feature a highly illegal mid-tournament … Continue reading
Ernie Johnson and Mark Courtney tied on top of our Summer Solstice tournament with 2.5/3 each. JJ Oracz and Darius scored 2/3 apiece. Up next on June 25 is an unrated blitz, all are welcome to play, no USCF membership … Continue reading
Bob Simmons, director at the Millerton Chess Club, scored 3.5/5 in the Senior section, which was good enough for a 3-way tie for 2nd. He’s also hosting an unrated chess tournament on June 9 (9 AM), with a possible rated … Continue reading
The Millerton, NY library is hosting their third annual chess tournament on June 9, starting at 9AM.
John Weigand easily swept through the field at the inaugural East Coast Open just west of Philadelphia with a perfect 7-0 in the u1300, netting $1200 in the process! Chris Brooks recovered from a rough 1-2 start in the u2200 … Continue reading
Four players tied for 1st in the Poughkeepsie May Action. 2018 DCC Champion Rudy Van Dommele, Ayman Haoula, JJ Oracz and John Weigand all scored 3/4. Trevor Brooks and Darius Jafary followed with 2/4. John Weigand’s rating jumped 114 points … Continue reading
Our summer schedule has been posted, with play commencing on June 4. We will remain at Vassar College in room 104 (only) unless noted otherwise. A note on a booster prize has been added to our FAQ.
John Weigand (3.5) beat Trevor Brooks (3.0) to capture clear first in the Poughkeepsie Spring Open! Trevor, JJ Oracz and Leo Freyvert all tied for 2nd, with Trevor edging out the others on tiebreaks. Trevor also officially wins this year’s … Continue reading
Round 4, the final round, will consist of a showdown between Trevor Brooks (3/3) and John Weigand (2.5/3) for 1st. Five others have scored 2/3 so far. … Continue reading