Trevor Brooks squeaks out win in Poughkeepsie Swiss

Posted on by July 24, 2019

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 2 points, but Trevor takes first on tiebreaks – which only seems fair, as of the three he was the only one to play in all of the rounds.

The tournament was directed by Ernie, and you can CLICK HERE for the crosstable results.

Join us this upcoming Monday for some free unrated Blitz (or whatever you want to do).

Watch the Renegades and support the club

Posted on by June 28, 2019

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) will not only provide you with hours of entertainment and professional level baseball, but it will also help support our club!

There are 3 special events also occurring during the July 25th game – Thirsty Thursday (beer sales), Trivia Night, and “Christmas in July” where the first 1000 fans to the stadium receive a Renegades snow globe.

It is nice to see local groups support each other, so if you are looking for something to do on July 25th, please consider this event!

June Swiss results

Posted on by June 24, 2019

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 US Chess; follow this link for a listing of all the recent Vassar-Chadwick crosstables: http://www.uschess.org/msa/AffDtlTnmtHst.php?G6003920

Join us tonight (6/24) for the start of Summer Action, a 2 days, four round G/24 + 5 Quick rated event.

DCC Trophy night 6/10

Posted on by June 7, 2019

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 – plenty of trophies to hand out, and a good turnout would be welcome to give hearty congratulations to all the winners.

This upcoming Monday is also the 2nd round of the June Swiss. Still time to join and play 2 more rounds.

Vassar-Chadwick mention in latest Chess Life

Posted on by May 13, 2019

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 Newburgh. While she learned to play some time ago, she decided to get more serious last year and enlisted the help of Eric Horsboll, who got her in touch with our very own Dr. Craig Fisher!

Nice recognition for Craig and the club. Members who do not have a physical copy of Chess Life can view it by CLICKING HERE.

May Swiss after 2 rounds

Posted on by May 12, 2019

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 2
1Mat PrilleltenskyW    9B    4
2282   12893934   (2183)    1.0 2.0
2Ernest Tr JohnsonB 10W    7
2023   10089115   (1992)    1.0 2.0
3Trevor Wil BrooksW 11B    8
1916   15363983   (1756)    1.0 2.0
4Robert A SimmonsB 12W    1
1857   10104424   (1705)    1.0 1.0
5Craig W Fisherbye  W    6
1821   10124743   (1800)    0.5 1.5
6Kenneth R Evansbye  B    5
1800   10122627   (1708)    0.5 0.5
7Jurij Josep OraczW 13B    2
1798   16069823   (1581)    1.0 1.0
8Darius JafaryB 14W    3
1531   14321073   (1521)    1.0 1.0
9Michael MendezB    1W 15
1530   12495089   (1526)    0.0 1.0
10Richard WheartyW    2B 13
1382   13468991   (1405)    0.0 0.0
11David A WrightB    3W 12
1278   16431640       0.0 0.5
12Joseph An JacksonW    4B 11
1158   16946877   (1155)    0.0 0.5
13Michael P GuseB    7W 10
1154   12619322   (1111)    0.0 1.0
14Barbara RayW    8bye  
 729   16438815       0.0 0.5
15Hance Huston IIIbye  B    9
 579   16094701   (595)    0.5 0.5

Ernie wins Pok Quick

Posted on by April 27, 2019

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 in the two day (4/1, 4/8) event. Trevor, still greatly under-rated, took the Booster prize for best result in the bottom half of the rating section (which should also tell you how tough of a field this event was).

US Chess cross table results: CLICK HERE

Dore Sheppard wins 2019 Memorial Tournament

Posted on by April 15, 2019

Eleven players attended the 2019 Memorial Tournament, which took place in Coldenham (aka, Ernie’s satellite chess office).

The three round G/60+d5 event was won by National Master Dore Sheppard with 3/3, followed by Trevor Brooks (2/3) who edged out Howard Jacobus for 2nd place. Howard, by virtue of his impressive result and pre-tournament rating of 1438, received the booster prize (awarded to best score in the 2nd half of the field).

click here for USCF crosstable results.

Check our Facebook page for event photos courtesy of event organizer and TD, Ernie Johnson..

Matan Prilleltensky is 2019 DCC Champion

Posted on by March 27, 2019

With a last round victory over previously undefeated Mark Courtney, NM Matan Prilleltensky has won the 2019 Dutchess County Chess Championship with 4.5 out of 5. Mark takes 2nd on tiebreaks (4/5), followed by Trevor Brooks (who defeated Ernie) and JJ Oracz (1737 pre-tournament rating) with an impressive last round win over Rudy. See below for full standings, and check back later for the USCF crosstable results once they are complete.

Also check our Facebook page for pictures of the start of the last round, including the celebration for Dr. Craig Fisher.