Williams College Open Results

It was a snowy Saturday morning and 9 brave souls made the trip to play some chess at the 8th annual Williams College Open. As TD, I usually don't play. I'm thinking more about the conditions for the players than my own chess. Though unprepared, I put myself in the tournament to make it an even 10 players.

No one took any byes. All the games were decisive except for the very last game to finish between Phil Ferguson and Vincent Bradley. That half a point made Vincent the highest scoring player under 1600.

The biggest upset came from student Nicholas Moscatello who would usually be involved in a competitive swim season, but an injury guided him back to chess. Though his rating was 778, he sharpened his teeth online and brought me down in the first round.

Aaron Schein won the tournament outright with a perfect score wining three games in three rounds of game in 90. He is an eighth grader and has been attending the Williams College Open since he was 6. He has a Williams affiliation in that his father is a Williams alum.

The crosstable is here.

Look for the Williams College Open next January. I hope to see you there...

Trevor

Schein wins Williams College Open

8th grader Aaron Schein won the Williams College Open with 3 straight wins.
Vincent Bradley won the U1600 prize with 1.5 out of 3.

8th Williams College Open

8th Williams College Open
Saturday, JANUARY 8th, 2011
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
Griffin Hall, Rooms 3 and 4
Williamstown, MA 01267

Here is a printable Microsoft Word flier of this event.
Here are driving directions to get to Williams College.
PARKING: Park behind Griffin in the lower lot. Access the parking lot by taking Rt. 2/main street to Southworth and taking the first left. The parking area will be on the left with Griffin Hall being at the top of the hill.
Here is the Williams College Museum of Art map. Griffin Hall is on Route 2, it has a small gold dome on top and a statue of a soldier in front. It is next to Thompson Memorial Chapel, which has a large stone tower that is easy to see from the road.

FORMAT: Three-round Swiss system, Game/90 minutes, USCF Rated (Must be a USCF member or join at the tournament).
REGISTRATION: 9:00am to 9:45am
ROUND TIMES: 10:00am, 1:30pm, and 5:00pm

$$340 based on 17 paid entries. (Yes, the prizes equal the entry fees collected.)

SECTIONS//PRIZES: OPEN// First $100, Second $80.
U1600// First $80, Second $60.
Top Williams College Student $20.

ENTRY FEE: $20. Free for Williams College students.
U.S.C.F. MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED: USCF membership can be purchased on site.

The Right Move #44

The Right Move # 44

Team & Individual Chess Championships

Saturday, May 1, 2010 – NYS Library (NYS Museum)

Education Center, Empire State Plaza, Albany 12223

Free Parking available

7 Sections: FREE (Players who have Expired USCF registration must renew.)

Not yet a USCF Member? Here's your chance to help support Chess and play in a nationally rated event.

A – Now Unrated: Open - Adults Welcome

B – Rated USCF section, Under 1200

C – Rated USCF section, Under 800

D – Rated USCF section, Under 500

E – Non-USCF Member, HS & JHS Gr. 6 – 12

F – Non-USCF Member, Elementary Gr. 3 - 5

G – Non-USCF Member, Primary Gr. K - 2

Trophy: 1^st – 2^nd – 3^rd Place in each section; Medals for 2.5 or more points.

Team Trophy to Schools with the best four scores added from all sections for 1^st , 2^nd , 3^rd Place Team Award. All play four games. (G/30)

Make your Early Registration by April 29 to brjohn@juno.com Check Website at www.maketherightmove.org to see you are signed up correctly!!

Registration at site 9:30-10:00 AM. Players registering after 10:05 A.M. get to begin in round 2. Rounds 10:30, 11:40, 1:15, 2:25. Awards at 3:30.

Food available at site.

For info: Brother John McManus, 391 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203. 212 729-7060 (cellphone).

Norma Recognized by USCF

At the final Studio Quad on November 22nd, 2009, Norma Shelly was presented a plaque by the USCF which stated that "the US Chess Federation recognizes Norma Shelly for her 35 years of dedication and generosity to chess and chess players."

In attendance were players who had participated in tournaments in every decade including the early '70s.

Players signed a chess board for her.

The studio quads will be missed, but fondly remembered.

ACTION AND QUICK CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS - LATHAM

Nov. 14 2009 New York State Action Chess Championship

A State Championship Event!

Where: Quality Inn and Suites, 611 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham (Northway Exit 6).

G/30, 4-SS in two sections: Open and Scholastic in combination with the 2009 New York State Quick Chess Championship. NYSCA membership required.
Open: $23 entry fee if received by 11/9, $30 at site, with one additional $3 discount for entries in the New York State Action Chess Championship, carpools of three or more, or military ID. Place and class prize based on entries.
Scholastic: $15 entry fee if received by 11/9, $20 at site.
Registration by mail or at site from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Rounds: 11 a.m., 12:30-1:45 and 3 p.m.
Entries/Information: Karl Heck, 5426 Route 67, East Durham, NY 12423, sldkth@nyair.net, www.enyca.org, 518-966-8523.


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Nov. 14 2009 New York State Quick Chess Championship (QC)

A State Championship Event!

Where: Quality Inn and Suites, 611 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham (Northway Exit 6).
G/10, 6-SS in two sections: Open and Scholastic in combination with the 2009 New York State Action Chess Championship. NYSCA membership required.
Open: $23 entry fee if received by 11/9, $30 at site, with one additional $3 discount for entries in the New York State Action Chess Championship, carpools of three or more, or military ID. Place and class prize based on entries.

Scholastic: $15 entry fee if received by 11/9, $20 at site.

Registration by mail or at site from 3-4:30 p.m. Rounds: 5-5:30-6-6:30-7-7:30 p.m. Entries/Information: Karl Heck, 5426 Route 67, East Durham, NY 12423, sldkth@nyair.net, www.enyca.org, 518-966-8523.

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!

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

6th Williams College Open

Mark Bourque won the Williams College Open on Saturday with 3 wins. The door was open in the second round when the top four seeds all drew. 2nd place was shared by Williams College alum Arthur Xanthos, Williams College student Dan Grossman, and Michael Corrigan. Seven people shared 3rd place including Williams College faculty member Steven Gerrard, and Williams College staff member and alum John Germanowski. The prize fund was $650 for 28 players. Thanks to Williams College Alumni who donated to the prize fund.

Upcoming Tournaments

11TH ANNUAL GREENWICH HOLIDAY OPEN
December 6th
3 Round Swiss System
Round 1 g/75, Rounds 2 and 3 g/90 Greenwich Free Library, Academy and Main St. (NYS Rt. 29), Greenwich, NY. Setions: Open - Entry Fee $20. U1500 - Entry Fee $15; Both sections are $5 less for LIfe and New members who join at the site.
Prizes: based on 16 paid entries, Open: $70, $35. U1750: $50; U1500: $50, $25 U1250: $40.
Registration is from 9 to 9:45am.
Rounds are at 10:00, 1:15, and 5. Contact John Hartnett at truhart2@verizon.net for more information

WILLIAMS COLLEGE OPEN

WHAT: USCF Rated Chess Tournament
(Must be a USCF member or join at the tournament.)
Game/90 minute
WHEN: Saturday, January 10th, 2009
WHERE: Griffin 3 and 4.
REGISTRATION: 9:00AM-9: 45 AM
ROUNDS: 10:00 AM; 1:30 PM; and 5:00 PM
Accelerated pairings will be used.
ENTRY FEE: $15. Free for college students.
Advanced entry fee of $10 if received by January 5th to Trevor Murphy, 23 Meadow Street, Williamstown, MA 01267.

PRIZES (based on 15 paid entries):
Top half
1st $100
2nd $60
3rd $40

Bottom half
1st $80
2nd $50
3rd $30

Top Unrated $25
Top College Student $25
Top High School Student $25
Top Middle School Student $25
DIRECTIONS:
Driving directions to Williamstown, MA 01267 can be found at
http://www.williams.edu/home/visitors/
or by using mapquest.com with 844 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267.
A Campus Map depicting Griffin Hall can be found at http://www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/map_f.php
PARKING: Park behind Griffin in the lower lot. Access the parking lot by taking Rt. 2/main street to Southworth and taking the first left. The parking area will be on the left with Griffin Hall being at the top of the hill.
QUESTIONS: Trevor Murphy at tmurphy@williams.edu