International Master Ray Robson, 14, finished tied for first at the Artic Chess Challenge held in Tromso from August 1 - 9, 2009. Officially, he finished in second place based on tie-break points but earned his first GM norm.
To view all games from that event click on Games or go to Artic Chess Challenge.
Congratulation Ray!!
2009 Alois Nagler Memorial
GM Robert Hess recently turned in a strong performance at the 2009 Alois Nagler Memorial by finishing tied for 5th with 6.5 points out of a possible 9 (only 1 point behind the winner). Officially, he is listed as having tied for 10th based on tie-break points.
The event was held from August 9 -15, 2009, held in Zurich, Switzerland. It had 272 participants, 128 which were titled players. Forty-five of the titled players were grandmasters. You may view all games at 2009 Zurich.
Way to go Robert!
The event was held from August 9 -15, 2009, held in Zurich, Switzerland. It had 272 participants, 128 which were titled players. Forty-five of the titled players were grandmasters. You may view all games at 2009 Zurich.
Way to go Robert!
RGSO 2009 Results
Thanks to everyone who played in this year's Rochester Grand Summer Open, we set a Rochester Open record with 76 rated players! The results can be viewed at Final Standings and USCF crosstables.
Rochester Grand Summer Open 2009!
2009 Rochester Grand Summer Open
June 19-20, 2009 | $1000 Guaranteed Prize Fund | Free Entry for Masters
Registration Form (pdf | doc)
June 19-20, 2009 | $1000 Guaranteed Prize Fund | Free Entry for Masters
Registration Form (pdf | doc)
Sponsored by Rochester Chess Club, Games by James, and Mayo Clinic Chess Club (MCCC); directed by Matt Jensen
Drawings for a Games by James chess set. $20 Upset Prizes RDS 1-5.
Games by James in-store coupons will be given to all participants.
Premier (open to all): 5-SS. TL: game/60. EF: $35 rec’d by June 11; $45 at site. USCF membership required. PZ: 1st – 3rd $200 + trophy, 150, 100; U2000 $75; U1800 $75. RDS: Friday 7:30 P.M.; Saturday 10:30, 1:15, 3:30, and 5:45 (1-day G/30 option: Saturday 10:15-11:30, merge in round 3).
Amateur (U1600): 5-SS. TL: game/60. EF: $25 rec’d by June 11; $35 at site. USCF membership required. PZ: 1st – 3rd $140, 100, 60; U1400 $50; U1200 $50. RDS: Friday 7:30 P.M.; Saturday 10:30, 1:15, 3:30, and 5:45 (1-day G/30 option: Saturday 10:15-11:30, merge in round 3).
Bantam (U1100/Unrated): 4-SS. TL: game/45. EF: $15 rec’d by June 11; $20 at site. USCF membership required. PZ: 1st-7th trophies. RDS: Saturday only, 10:30, 12:45, 2:30, and 4:15.
Novice (Unrated): 5-SS. TL: game/20. EF: $5. USCF membership not required. PZ: 1st - 3rd trophies, 4th - 7th medals. No scholastic varsity players, notation not required. Eligibility determined by TD. RDS: Saturday only, 11:00, 11:50, lunch break at 12:40, 1:20, 2:10, 3:00, awards at 4:00.
ADVANCE ENTRY and INFORMATION: Matt Jensen, 3072 Avalon Cove Ct NW, Rochester, MN 55901 {email: mjensen23@gmail.com; cell: 651-492-4624} W NS NC.
REGISTRATION: Friday on-site for Premier and Amateur, club opens at 6:45 PM, Rd 1 at 7:30 PM. Saturday all rated sections, 9:00 – 9:45 AM; Novice register by 10:45. Re-entry for 1-day options, $20 Premier $15 Amateur (must notify TD by 9:45 AM on Sat.).
SITE: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, SW corner of 3rd Ave. SW & 2nd St. SW, Rochester, MN. Free street parking or in the Republic Parking Ramp (11 Center Street W, located 5 blocks NE of the Harwick Building). Enter the Harwick building through the east entrance on 3rd Ave SW.
MapQuest link: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/2-a0rd.
3rd Annual Okoboji Open
The 3rd Annual Okoboji Open is going to be held April 24-26 in Okoboji, IA. This event includes a simul and lecture by GM Alex Yermolinsky, as well as very nice prize funds! I have heard only good things about this event, and it would be a chance to get some longer time control games in and support local chess. Please visit the Fiore Chess page for more information.
Alex Cheng wins Junior High State Championship
Congratulations to Alex Cheng for winning the JHS State Championship! Here is the Post Bulletin article: Eighth-grader is king in state chess world. For complete details of the Senior and Junior High standings go to MSCA Scholastic Championships.
Rochester Grand Summer Open 2009!
The Rochester Grand Summer Open 2009 will be held June 19-20. More details to come shortly.
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