April 19, 2009 is Computer Chess Software Night. Mike Mockler and Alan LeCours will lead a discussion on the use of Chessbase software. In addition we will discuss inexpensive software and some free software such as Beta Arena chess and ChessDB, and Bookup/Chess Openings Software. The idea is to share information about these interesting ways to use our computers to improve our chess.
April 26, 2009 Gary Farrell will lecture on the Two Knights Fritz-Ulvestad Variation. This is a very interesting opening sequence: 1. e5 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5
5. exd5 The Ulvestad move sequence is 5...b5 The main line is 6. Bf1 Nd4 7. c3 Nxd5. The Fritz move order is 5....Nd4 6. c3 b5 and if white playes 7. Bf1 we have transposed. There are various alternatives to this move order and the Fritz and the Ulvestad both have their peculiarities. One of the featured games for the lecture will be one of greatest games of alltime, the postal game between Berliner and Estrin, 1967.
May 3, 2009. Chess Matches: (1)Saratoga A vs. Albany and
(2) Saratoga B vs. Schenectady Geezers.
May 10, 2009. Quick Chess Tournament on Fritz/Ulvestad Theme. G/20. Rated. Free EF. Book prizes.
May 17, 2009. Quick Chess Tournament. No Theme. G/20. Would players prefer an EF and $$ prizes or Free EF and Book/Medal prizes?
May 24, 2009 Memorial Day. Nothing Scheduled.
May 31, 2009. Jon Leisner will give a lecture on the King's Gambit: Falkbeer Counter Gambit. Turning the tables on the Gambiteer!
1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5
June 7, 2009 Skittles Night. Possible Match Saratoga A v. Saratoga B.
4.19.2009
Two Staunton Club Quick Chess Events
On March 29, 2009 4 players participated in the Staunton Club Quick Chess "Schliemann Thematic". This tournament was based upon the lecture given by Alan LeCours on the Spanish Schlieman: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. d4 fxe4
5. Nxe5 Nxe5 6. dxe5 c6. There were some very interesting games, hard to figure out at G/20. Alan LeCours and Jeff Hrebenach were tied for first at 2-1, Lee Battes and Ray Alguire finished at 1-2.
On April 12, 2009 Easter Sunday David Connors topped a field of 4 in the G/20 Saratoga Staunton Easter Quick Quad. He scored 2 1/2-1/2. In second was Alan LeCours with 2-1, followed by Ray Alguire 1-2 and Jeff Hrebenach 1/2-2 1/2.
5. Nxe5 Nxe5 6. dxe5 c6. There were some very interesting games, hard to figure out at G/20. Alan LeCours and Jeff Hrebenach were tied for first at 2-1, Lee Battes and Ray Alguire finished at 1-2.
On April 12, 2009 Easter Sunday David Connors topped a field of 4 in the G/20 Saratoga Staunton Easter Quick Quad. He scored 2 1/2-1/2. In second was Alan LeCours with 2-1, followed by Ray Alguire 1-2 and Jeff Hrebenach 1/2-2 1/2.
Deepak Aaron Wins Staunton Club Blitz Championship
On March 22, 2009 Deepak Aaron won 6 games in a row besting a field of 12 in the Saratoga Staunton Club 2009 Blitz Championship. Second place at 5-1 was Jon Leisner. Lee Battes and Dilip Aaron were tied for the 3rd through 4th prize each scoring 4-2. Places 5 through 9 all at 3-3 were Gordon Magat, Alan LeCours, Ashok Aaron and newcomer Jeffrey Hrebenach. Jon Feinberg, Ray Alguire, David Connors and Donald Bullard also participated.
Lee Battes was the Top Staunton Club Member, so he earns the Title of Staunton Club Blitz Chess Champion for the year. Deepak earned $35 for his performance.
Lee Battes was the Top Staunton Club Member, so he earns the Title of Staunton Club Blitz Chess Champion for the year. Deepak earned $35 for his performance.
3.25.2009
Saratoga Tournament
Eclectic Chess Promotions
Summer Tune-up
Chess Tournaments
@ the
Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo
Saratoga Springs City Center
April 4th & 5th, 2009
Registration at 10:00-10:25 am daily
Saturday April 4th:
Breakfast blitz 10:30 am -11:30 am; 5 Rds. G/5min
After-Lunch Active Chess 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm; 4 Rds. G/25min
Sunday April 5th
Morning Glory Active Chess 10:30 am - 3:30 pm; 5 Rds. G/25min
Afternoon Blitz 4:00 pm – 5 pm; 5 Rds. G/5min;
Entry Fee for Blitz $15 in advance; $20 @ door
Entry Fee for Active Chess $20 in advance; $25 @ door
Online entries http://www.eclecticchesspromotions.com
or
Checks before 3/31 to Andrew Walker, 28 Locust Park, Albany, NY, 12205
Trophies to top four places for each tournament
The horse in front is a likely winner, come be at the forefront of the chess renaissance!
Summer Tune-up
Chess Tournaments
@ the
Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo
Saratoga Springs City Center
April 4th & 5th, 2009
Registration at 10:00-10:25 am daily
Saturday April 4th:
Breakfast blitz 10:30 am -11:30 am; 5 Rds. G/5min
After-Lunch Active Chess 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm; 4 Rds. G/25min
Sunday April 5th
Morning Glory Active Chess 10:30 am - 3:30 pm; 5 Rds. G/25min
Afternoon Blitz 4:00 pm – 5 pm; 5 Rds. G/5min;
Entry Fee for Blitz $15 in advance; $20 @ door
Entry Fee for Active Chess $20 in advance; $25 @ door
Online entries http://www.eclecticchesspromotions.com
or
Checks before 3/31 to Andrew Walker, 28 Locust Park, Albany, NY, 12205
Trophies to top four places for each tournament
The horse in front is a likely winner, come be at the forefront of the chess renaissance!
2.18.2009
Saratoga Staunton Club Announces February and March 2009 Schedule
On Sunday Night, February 22 the Saratoga Staunton Chess Club holds a beginner's and new members night. The event will start at 7:00 P.M. Go to the clubs section for directions to the club. We welcome new members of all levels. Perhaps you have never been in a chess club, perhaps you did not know that one existed so nearby. Please join us.
March 1, Chess Books Night. Members are encouraged to bring the chess books that they feel were the most instructive to them. Samples of Secrets of Chess Opening Surprises, New In Chess Yearbooks, The Worlds Greatest Chess Books, Modern Chess Openings, and many other books will be available for your perusal. You will have the opportunity to meet and join the Staunton Club players, share your experiences with chess and chess books.
March 8. This is an opportunity to Present Games from recent events. We will try to present about 4 games using about 15 to 20 minutes for each game on a display board. If you want to present a game contact Alan LeCours.
March 15. Alan LeCours will Lecture on the Ruy Lopez Schlieman/Jaenisch Gambit the 4. d4 Line. 1. e4 e5, 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. d4 fxe4 5. Nxe5 Nxe5 6. dxe5 c6
7. Nc3 cxb5 (White sacrifices a bishop!) Written material provided at lecture. Thematic quick chess to be held on 3/29.
March 22. The Saratoga Staunton Club Blitz Chess Championship (Unrated)G/5. EF $7/$5(SSC-members) Prizes: $35/15/5 based upon 12 entries.
March 29, 2009 Thematic Chess Tournament. Quick Chess Rated. 3-SS. G/20. Free. Prizes Book/Medals.
March 1, Chess Books Night. Members are encouraged to bring the chess books that they feel were the most instructive to them. Samples of Secrets of Chess Opening Surprises, New In Chess Yearbooks, The Worlds Greatest Chess Books, Modern Chess Openings, and many other books will be available for your perusal. You will have the opportunity to meet and join the Staunton Club players, share your experiences with chess and chess books.
March 8. This is an opportunity to Present Games from recent events. We will try to present about 4 games using about 15 to 20 minutes for each game on a display board. If you want to present a game contact Alan LeCours.
March 15. Alan LeCours will Lecture on the Ruy Lopez Schlieman/Jaenisch Gambit the 4. d4 Line. 1. e4 e5, 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. d4 fxe4 5. Nxe5 Nxe5 6. dxe5 c6
7. Nc3 cxb5 (White sacrifices a bishop!) Written material provided at lecture. Thematic quick chess to be held on 3/29.
March 22. The Saratoga Staunton Club Blitz Chess Championship (Unrated)G/5. EF $7/$5(SSC-members) Prizes: $35/15/5 based upon 12 entries.
March 29, 2009 Thematic Chess Tournament. Quick Chess Rated. 3-SS. G/20. Free. Prizes Book/Medals.
Katrein Wins 2008-9 Staunton Club Championship
Matt Katrein has won the 2008-9 Saratoga Staunton Chess Club Chess Championship. He did this with a score of 9 out of 10. His only loss came to Bill Little. Steve Taylor finished second with a score of 8.5 out of 10. Both players played very solid chess. Raymond Alguire won the Under 1800 prize with the best score of 3.5 out of 10. Peter Michelman has 7 out of 10, and Bill Little has 6.5 out of 9 with one game to play, and can possibly surpass Peter with a win for third place.
Congratulations to all players for another great installment of the Championship. The earlier Blogs for the Saratoga Staunton Club Players showing the standings and the round by round results can be viewed for more information.
Congratulations to all players for another great installment of the Championship. The earlier Blogs for the Saratoga Staunton Club Players showing the standings and the round by round results can be viewed for more information.
2.04.2009
Cabin Fever Breakout Chess Tournament
Cabin Fever Breakout Chess Tournament
Date: Feb 21st - Feb 22nd, 2009
Venue: Best Western Albany Airport Inn,
Wolf Road, Albany, NY
http://www.bestwesternalbanyairport.com (518) 458-1000
Four Rds SS - Two sections Open and U1800; Time Control G/90
EF: $45 for Open section & U1900 section, Students under 25yrs EF: $25 photo ID req.
REG 9:00am-10:00am, Rds @ 10:30am, 2:30pm both Sat & Sun.
Prizes $1325 based on 50 entries Depends on Entrants(DOE)
Open section - $300, $200, $100, best U2000 $75:
U1800 - $250, $175, $100, $50, best U1400 $75
Four Rds middle & elementary school kids tournament depending on entrants
EF: $15.00 Trophies to top 5 five places, G/60 (same times as above)
SAT BLITZ SS tourney - six rounds at G/5 mins in two sections: Open and U1900
Starts @ 6:00 PM on Saturday
EF: $15.00 Based on at least ten entrants
Open prizes: $65, $40, $25 U1900 prizes: $65, $40, $25
Advance Entries: Postal mail: Eclectic Chess Promotions, 28 Locust Park, Albany, NY 12205, cheque payable to Andrew Walker ; $5 surcharge at the door on Feb 21st, 2009. or http://www.eclecticchesspromotions.com Hotel room chess rate $74/day
50% of prizes in all sections guaranteed; max payout depends DOE but proportionately scaled.
Contact: eclecticchess@eclecticchesspromotions.com or (518)478-2634
http://www.eclecticchesspromotions.com
Date: Feb 21st - Feb 22nd, 2009
Venue: Best Western Albany Airport Inn,
Wolf Road, Albany, NY
http://www.bestwesternalbanyairport.com (518) 458-1000
Four Rds SS - Two sections Open and U1800; Time Control G/90
EF: $45 for Open section & U1900 section, Students under 25yrs EF: $25 photo ID req.
REG 9:00am-10:00am, Rds @ 10:30am, 2:30pm both Sat & Sun.
Prizes $1325 based on 50 entries Depends on Entrants(DOE)
Open section - $300, $200, $100, best U2000 $75:
U1800 - $250, $175, $100, $50, best U1400 $75
Four Rds middle & elementary school kids tournament depending on entrants
EF: $15.00 Trophies to top 5 five places, G/60 (same times as above)
SAT BLITZ SS tourney - six rounds at G/5 mins in two sections: Open and U1900
Starts @ 6:00 PM on Saturday
EF: $15.00 Based on at least ten entrants
Open prizes: $65, $40, $25 U1900 prizes: $65, $40, $25
Advance Entries: Postal mail: Eclectic Chess Promotions, 28 Locust Park, Albany, NY 12205, cheque payable to Andrew Walker ; $5 surcharge at the door on Feb 21st, 2009. or http://www.eclecticchesspromotions.com Hotel room chess rate $74/day
50% of prizes in all sections guaranteed; max payout depends DOE but proportionately scaled.
Contact: eclecticchess@eclecticchesspromotions.com or (518)478-2634
http://www.eclecticchesspromotions.com
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