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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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, … Continue reading
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/81VKwBbpAnother reminder that to join you have to be a member of our lichess club. To become a member, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
There are not enough exclamation points to express the good news for our club. After some hard work from our club president, Ernie Johnson, rooms have been secured at Vassar. Further hard work by Ernie has laid out our schedule … Continue reading