Area Event Updates
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Stories and Cross Tables
from Recent Area Events
For cross tables from our weekend events or club championship tourneys, please see the appropriate event link at left.
2012
QuickChill (Jan. 12)
This four round g/15 event was won by top seed John Julian with a 3.5 score. Second place (3.0) was shared by Michael Cambareri, Jeremy Krasin, and Kevin Korsmo. The under 1500 prizes were shared by Ted Baker, David Blue, and Ron Weyland with 2.0 scores.
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201201129701-10328357
2011
Spokane G/10 Championship (Dec. 10)
Youth was served at this year's installment of the perennially popular Spokane G/10 championship, a round-robin quick tournament, which once again was once again played at the Spokane Valley Library on December 10. Tacoma sixth-grader Noah Fields claimed first place in the 9-player double round robin event. Ninth grader Savanna Naccarato of Sandpoint finished second, while Jeremy Krasin placed third and Tacoma veteran Steve Buck was fourth. The tournament cross table link will be posted below when the USCF rates the event.
Dave Griffin directed and financially sponsored the tourney. The presence of two strong Tacoma-area players was the result of their top-three standing in the Northwest Grand Prix. This event presented the best opportunity for northwest players to improve their standings in the final month of the competition.
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201112100541-12469398
December Quick (Dec. 8)
James Stripes scored 3-0 to top this eight-person g/20 event. The USCF cross table link:
http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201112087501-10328357
Turkey Quads (Nov. 3-Dec. 3)
It took awhile, but the quads are finally complete! John Julian in Quad A and James Stripes in Quad B scored perfect 3-0 results to sweep their quads. Jeff Jaroski and Ron Weyland shared Quad C with 2-1 results. The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201112017141-10328357
Book Fun (Sept. 8)
Thirteen players took part in this g/15 fundraiser which awarded book prizes to each participants that had been donated by longtime player John Downes. Cyrus Desmarais was a perfect 4.0 to claim first prize. The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201109084451-10328357
Ajeeb Quads (August 4-25)
It took four weeks to complete the annual August Ajeeb Quads this year. Only eight players took part, but the winners in each section achieved perfect scores to claim the prizes. Alex Chow, the fourth seed, won Quad A with a great performance, while second seed Ted Baker returned to strong form in sweeping Quad B. The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201108259871-10328357
This g/2 event has been a staple on the club calendar since the 1990s.
Spokane Falls Open (July 30 & 31)
Tim Moroney had a perfect 5.0 score to top 24-player field that turned out for this year's installment of the Spokane Falls Open played at the Schoenberg Center on July 30-31 in conjunction with the City Championship match. Ryan Ackerman (4.0) lost to Tim in the fourth round and finished second.
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201107312091.0-12577744
Dual 55 (July 21 & 28)
Michael Cambareri was a perfect 4.0 in sweeping the dual-rated g/55 event held at club July 21 & 28. Jeremy Krasin (3.0) was second in the 12-person field and won the over 1800 class prize. John Dill & Dave Griffin (2.5) shared the 1500-1800 section prize, while Jim Burney (2.0) won the under 1500 section prize.
The USCF cross-table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201107281081-14227378
July Quick Round Robin (July 14)
Alex Chow and John Julian tied for first in this six-player g/15 round robin event. The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201107148081-12469398
Contenders Round Robin (June 2- July 14)
Michael Cambareri (4.5) edged Tim Moroney (4.0) for the right to play John Julian in the City Championship match to be held July 30-31.
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201107148071-14227378
Summer Solstice Quads (June 9-23)
This g/2 event featured one quad and one six-player swiss section. John Julian was perfect in sweeping the top section, while Jeremy Krasin and Loyd Willaford (2.5) tied for first in the mini-swiss. The link to the cross table:
http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201106251291-10328357
June g/15 (June 2)
Nikolay Bulakh, Dave Griffin, and Kairav Joshi tied for first (3.0) in this g/15 swiss quick-rated tourney. The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201106022911-14257948
Lilac G/45 (May 12 & 19)
Michael Cambareri (3.5) won this four round Swiss g/45 event played over two weeks. Jeremy Krasin (3.0) was second in the field of 11.
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201105197901-13197795
Cinco de Mayo Quads (May 5)
Cinco de Mayo saw a dozen players taking part in double round robin g/15 quads. The winners each had 4.5 scores: Michael Cambareri & Tim Moroney in Quad Uno, Adam Attwood & Jeremy Krasin in Quad Dos, and Ron Weyland in Quad Tres.
The USCF cross table: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201105054041-13197795
Taxing Quads (April 7-28)
The annual April Taxing Quads had another nice turn out with 16 players taking part. Tim Moroney (Quad A) and Loyd Willaford (Quad C) were perfect in sweeping their quads, while 2.5 was the winning score for Kairav Joshi (Quad B) and Jim Burney (Quad D).
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201104304031-10328357
March Madness (March 10 & 17)
Tim Moroney topped the field of 12 with a perfect 4.0 score while winning the March Madness g/60 tourney played March 10 and March 17. Second place was shared by Michael Cambareri and Jeremy Krasin with 3.0 scores. Robert Cummings and Harold Wetmur were tops under 1500 with 1.0 score.
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201103175691-12577744
January Quick (Jan. 6)
John Julian won the 14-player g/20 tourney with a perfect 4.0 score. Second place and best under 1700 prizes were shared by Nikolay Bulakh, Kairav Joshi, and Jeremy Krasin with 3.0 scores. Ted Baker (2.5) topped the under 1400 section.
The USCF cross table: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201101060321-12577744
2010
Christmas Chaos (Dec. 4)
Top-seed Michael Cambareri swept all three games en route to winning the dual-rated Christmas Chaos event at the Valley Library on December 4. Michael pushed his rating to an even 1900 with the sweep.
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201012040351
Turkey Quads (Nov. 4-18)
John Julian, top seed in Quad A, and Arend Smith in Quad D won their sections with perfect 3.0 scores. Quad C saw a tie at 2.5 between Steven Brendemihl and Chris Copeland. Quad B saw a tie between Jeremy Krasin, the lowest seed, and Kairav Joshi with 2.0 scores.
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201011219371-10328357
Spokane G/10 Championship (Nov. 20)
John Julian again won the annual Spokane Game 10 Championship held at the Valley Library November 20. Nine players took part in the double round robin event. John took first with 14.5 of 16. Kairav Joshi was second and won the under 1700 prize, while Loyd Willaford took the under 1500 section.
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201011209381
30/30 (Sept. 9 & 16)
Michael Cambareri was perfect in winning the club's inaugural 30/30 (game 30, with 30 second increment added per move) tournament at 4.0. Ted Baker (3.0) was second. The u/1800 prize was shared by Dave Griffin, Jeremy Krasin, and Loyd Willaford with 2.0 scores. The under 1600 prize was claimed by Ron Weyland (1.5). The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201009161651-10328357
Spokane Falls Open (Aug 21-22)
The fourth Spokane Falls Open was won by Avi Subedi, who topped the 16 player field with a 4-1 score. Second place (3.5) was shared by Nikolay Bulakh, Mark Havrilla, and Aaron Nicoski. The under 1400 prize went to newcomer Tyler Groeig, while Louis Blair claimed the biggest upset (289 points) prize.
The USCF cross table: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201008229961-12788883
Ajeeb Quads (August 5-26)
The annual Ajeeb Quads drew fourteen competitors. Quad A was captured by John Julian (2.5). Quad B was won by Louis Blair with a perfect 3.0 score. The mini-Swiss resulted in a four way tie for first (2.0). The section winners were Ted Baker, David Blue, Pat Kirlin, and Jim Waugh. The cross table: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201008267861
July Robin (July 22)
This two section g/15 round robin event was won by pairs of players posting 5-1 scores. Top seeds James Stripes and Phil Weyland took Quad A, while Dave Griffin and Ron Weyland shared honors in Quad B.
The cross table: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201007222581-10328357
Quick Robin (July 15)
Top seed Phil Weyland (8-1) won this ten person round robin g/10 tourney. Michael Cambareri and Kairav Joshi were second (7-2), with Kairav winning the u/1600 prize. Ron Weyland won the u/1400 prize.
USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201007150721-10328357
June Consolation (June 3-24)
Michael Cambareri won this 4 round g/45 event with a 3.5 score. Nikolay Bulakh was second at 3.0.
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201006243611-12707145
May 4by20 (May 20)
Phil Weyland won this four round g/20 with a 3.5 score. Second place with 3.0 scores was shared by Michael Cambareri, Kairav Joshi, Jeremy Krasin, Doug Trainor, and Loyd Willaford. Doug claimed the best u/1300 prize, while the others shared second place and best u/1500 prizes.
The USCF link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201005202881-13197795
May Quints (May 6 & 13)
The club's first "quints" tourney -- a five person round robin, was played May 6 & May 13. Chris Copeland scored 3.0 in winning the top quint. Ted Baker and Ron Weyland also scored 3.0 to tie for first in the second quint.
The USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201005140161-13197795
Jim Waugh Birthday Quick (April 29)
The club celebrated Jim Waugh's 81st birthday with cupcakes and a quick tourney. Jeremy Krasin took first (3.5), with Dave Griffin and Jimmy DeRocher second (and best u/1400) with 3.0. Jim Burney and Doug Trainor scored 2.0 to claim the second u/1400 prize.
The USCF cross table:
http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201004295361-10328357