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It’s a strong event, I HOPE to get some games sent to me so I can share with everyone. Hint, hint. A very symmetric result – 3 wins as White, 3 wins as Black, and 1 draw. White Result Black Polizzi 0-1 Sinnott Johnson 0-1 Drillich R. Sperber 0-1 T. Brooks VanDommele 1-0 Schreck Reap…

This Monday featured the start of the first tournament of the year, the G/75+5 Deep Freeze Swiss. Twelve players took the plunge into the frigid waters of Rockefeller Hall, but it is never too late to join us next Monday (you may even get a first round 1/2 point bye for your trouble). Three new…

There was an unfortunate delay in getting the US Chess Federation to rate the Dutchess County Chess Championship, a process that involved many emails between Michael O’Connor and the staff of USCF. But it was finally resolved, and Michael has the trophies ready to present to the winners on January 24th, our first night back…

Great news from Albany – one of our regulars, Bob Simmons, has just shared the news that he shared first place in the Under 2000 section of the Empire State Open! You can see the standings here: https://chessevents.com/event/empirecity/2021/standings/u2000 I don’t have a full list of all Vassar participants, but I did notice Ernie Johnson and…

Nine players attended the 12/6 Blitz event at Vassar, our last tournament of the year. Mark Courtney, taking inspiration from Magnus Carlsen’s domination in the World Championship, won the event with a perfect score – 8 wins, no draws and no losses. Alex Sinnot captured 2nd place, with 7 points and only losing to Mark.…

Just a reminder that there will be an unrated Blitz event tonight, and it is the last event of the year. Unfortunately Ernie cannot make it tonight, but feel free to come and play – and even if Blitz is not your thing, there is no rule against informal chess at whatever time controls against…

Some champions, once they reach the summit, rest on their laurels and let others pass them by. Others never take their foot off the gas and run over all who stand before them, over and over again. I cannot say what is in Trevor’s head, but his actions speak for him. After taking the Dutchess…

By all accounts a successful event, especially considering the situation we find ourselves in. Lots of new faces too, which is always wonderful to see. After the dust had settled, three players ended up with the same score (Trevor Brooks, Alex Sinnott, Ron Sperber), and it was time to dust off the tiebreak rules. Trevor…

Reminder that our monthly online battle with neighboring clubs (Westchester, Rockland, Saratoga) is taking place this Thursday at 8pm on Lichess: https://lichess.org/tournament/81VKwBbp Another reminder that to join you have to be a member of our lichess club. To become a member, go to our page and click to Join. And provide your name and/or details…

You can never be sure how things will turn out after a long absence. Have players moved on during the pandemic, more used to playing online than in person? Will other pursuits grab their attention or have Monday nights just become not available? Some of those questions were answered at the conclusion of the first…