2016-2017 Grand Prix

Posted on by October 20, 2016

2016-2017 Grand Prix

We run a grand prix during the school year at Vassar. Every non-blitz event on Mondays is eligible for inclusion in this event. Each player that plays in our club during an eligible event is automatically entered, so just show up and play! Three points for a win, two for a draw, and one for a loss (half point byes are not included for scoring).

Standings will be updated here and on our Facebook page after each event, and prizes will be announced in 2017.

Current Standings as of October 17:

Leo Freyvert – 14
Craig Fisher – 13
JJ Oracz – 12
Trevor Brooks – 9
George Oliveras – 9
Mitch Barden – 7
Michael Mendez – 7
Richard Whearty – 7
Ori Raz – 6
Seamus Gould – 6
John Dermgrdichian – 5
Tyler Landsman – 3
Bob Simmons – 2
Jack Barnum – 2
Chris Brooks – 2

Our next Grand Prix eligible event:
October 24 – Falling Leaves Swiss (G75; d10, $5 entry)

Equalized Match Pairings

Posted on by October 20, 2016

The results from tonight’s Equalized Match Pairings – A last minute switch to G40,d10 allowed players to play a game with each color. Chris v Leo (draw, Leo had to leave early); Craig v George (1-0, 1-0); Seamus v JJ (1-0, 1-0); and John vs Ori (0-1, 0-1). Thanks to all who played! On to the Falling Leaves Swiss!

Fall Blitz

Posted on by October 15, 2016

Leo Freyvert won the Fall Blitz, just edging out Craig Fisher by a count of 6.5 to 6! Thanks to the faithful six that played this event. On to the Equalized Match Pairings next Monday!

Millionaire Chess 2016: Atlantic City

Posted on by October 10, 2016

Vassar’s own Chris Brooks (u2200 section) and Darius Jafary (u1800 section) competed in the just completed Millionaire Chess Open. Chris finished with a respectable 4 points out of 7, while Darius finished with 3 out of 7. Next up for Chris is the Eastern Chess Congress at the end of the month.

Vassar Chadwick Chess Club 2016-2017 Grand Prix

Posted on by October 10, 2016

We run a grand prix during the school year at Vassar. Every non-blitz event on Mondays is eligible for inclusion in this event. Each player that plays in our club during an eligible event is automatically entered, so just show up and play! Three points for a win, two for a draw, and one for a loss (half point byes are not included for scoring). Standings will be updated here and on our website http://www.vassar-chadwick.com/ after each event, and prizes will be announced in 2017.

Current Standings as of October 10:

Leo Freyvert – 12
JJ Oracz – 10
Trevor Brooks – 9
George Oliveras – 7
Craig Fisher – 7
Mitch Barden – 7
Michael Mendez – 7
Richard Whearty – 7
Ori Raz – 4
John Dermgrdichian – 3
Tyler Landsman – 3
Bob Simmons – 2
Jack Barnum – 2

Our next Grand Prix eligible event:
October 17 – Equalized Match Pairings (G60; d10, FREE ENTRY)

Hartford Open & Upcoming Events

Posted on by October 5, 2016

Brandon Wang and Chris Brooks at the Hartford Open

Brandon Wang scored an impressive 3.5/5 (winning the u2210 prize) and Chris Brooks a solid 2.5/5 in the 3-day Open section of the event. No major upsets were recorded this time around by either player.

Next up:

Chris Brooks at the Millionaire Chess Open (u2200 section), and Darius Jafary will also be at the Millionaire Open, playing in the u1800 section.

October 6-10 and Brandon at the World Cadet October 19-30.

Freyvert goes 4 and 0 in the Turning Leaves Swiss

Posted on by October 4, 2016

Congratulations to Leo Freyvert for his excellent performance in the annual turning Leaves Swiss.  Jurij Josep Oracz did extremely well with 3 points earning JJ the U1900 Trophy.  Trevor Brooks with 2.5 points won the Booster Section!  Congratulations to all 13 players who participated and to Bob Simmons for being the Assistant Director as he begins preparing for the LTD Certification exam.

Name/Rtng/       Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 
1 Leonid Freyvert B7  W5   B2  W9
2050                     1.0  2.0  3.0  4.0
2 Craig W Fisher  W8   B6  W1  B12
1800                      1.0  1.5  1.5  1.5
3 Robert A Simmons bye  W9 bye —-
1800                        0.5 1.0  1.5  1.5
4 George Oliveras   B9  bye  W5  B6
1748                       0.0  0.5  1.5  2.5
5 Mitchell Barden   W13 B1  B4 W7
1700                       1.0  1.0  1.0  1.5
6 Michael Mendez  B12 W2  B9  W4
1500                       1.0  1.5  1.5  1.5
7 Richard Whearty  W1  B11 W12 B5
1474                       0.0  1.0  1.0  1.5
8 Ori Raz                  B2  bye  W11 —-
1300                        0.0  0.5  1.5  1.5
9 Trevor Wil Brooks W4   B3  W6 B1
1276                        1.0  1.5  2.5  2.5
10 Joh Dermgrdichian — —- bye B11
1196                           0.0  0.0  0.5  1.5
11 Tyler Ri Landsman bye W7 B8 W10
575                            0.5  0.5  0.5  0.5
12 Jurij Josep Oracz W 6 W13 B7 W2
unr.                           0.0  1.0  2.0  3.0
13 Jack Barnum B    5 B  12 bye   —-
unr.                           0.0  0.0  0.5  0.5