Area Event Updates
Check out several events coming up in
the next couple of months by clicking on the Area Events link above!
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.
2010
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
Taxing Quads (April 1-29)
It took quite awhile to complete play in this year's edition of the annual Taxing Quads, but the wait was worth it due to the great play. The five sections produced the following winners: Jeremy Krasin (3.0 in Quad A), Steve Brendemhil (3.0 in Quad B), Ted Baker and Dallas Filan (2.5 in Quad C), David Blue, Jim Burney, and Jim DeRocher (2.0) in Quad D), and Chris Copeland (2.5 in Quad E).
The USCF cross table:
http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201004296551-10328357
March Madness (March 11 & 18)
This four round g/29 quick event was won by Ryan Ackerman (3.5), with Jeremy Krasin and James Stripes tying for second (3.0). Ron Weyland (2.5) won the u/1600 prize, while Ted Baker and Jimmy DeRocher (2.0) shared the u/1300 prize. The USCF cross table link:
http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201003181971-10328357
January Quick (Jan. 14)
Top-seed John Julian defeated the 2, 3, and 4 seeds en route to a perfect 4.0 score in this quick-rated fundraising event. The USCF cross table link:
http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201001158161-14299461
2009
Xmas Chaos (Dec. 3 & 10)
The final rated Thursday night event of the year was a four round, two week g/60 event: the Xmas Chaos. James Stripes was a perfect 4.0 in winning the event, while Ryan Ackerman (3.0) was second. Loyd Willaford was the best in the U/1600 category. The link to the USCF report is:
http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?200912109291-12577744
Turkey Quads (Nov. 5- 28)
Twenty players took part in this year's Turkey Quads. Winners were: Quad A, John Julian (3.0); Quad B, Nikolay Bulakh (3.0); Quad C, Arend Smith, (2.0); Quad D, Doug Trainor (3.0); and Quad E, Ron Weyland (2.5).
The USCF cross table: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?200911284391-10328357
Uncle's (Nov. 13 & 14)
Uncle's Game Store at the Valley Mall was the scene of two quick events Friday November 13 and again on Saturday, November 14. The unrated Friday night action was won by Nikolay Bulakh with a perfect 3.0 score. He won a $50 Uncle's gift certificate. George Joslin won a blitz play-off against Josh Presley & Doug Trainor to claim the second place $25 gift certificate. Josh won the $25 best junior prize.
A quick-rated g/25 event was played the following day. TD Dave Griffin was a perfect 3.0 to top the eight player field. He won $40 for his efforts. Nikolay Bulakh, Conor Reisman, and Doug Trainor finished second at 2.0. Nikolay and Doug each won $10, while newcomer Conor won $20 for the best under 1200.
Cross table (g/25):
1. Bulakh, Nikolay (1690) W5 L3 W4 2.0
2. Griffin, David (1478) W6 W8 W3 3.0
3. Trainor, Doug (1209) W7 W1 L2 2.0
4. Trainor, Ray (829) L8 W6 L1 1.0
5. Derocher, Jimmy (767) L1 W7 L8 1.0
6. Shoemaker, John W. (unr.) L2 L4 W7 1.0
7. Hausam, Jacob L. (unr.) L3 L5 L6 0.0
8. Reisman, Conor (unr.) W5 L2 W5 2.0
September Quick (Sept. 10)
John Julian topped the field with a perfect 3.0 score in this g/20 event. William Pitre (2.5) was second, and Loyd Willaford (2.0) won the best under 1400 prize.
The USCF cross table: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?200909100301
Ajeeb Quads (Aug. 6- Sept. 10)
Twelve players took part in the annual August Ajeeb Quads. Kevin Korsmo and James Stripes (2.5) topped Quad A, while perfect scores for Jerry Morton and Patrick Kirlin won Quad B and Quad C.
USCF cross table link: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?200909120381-10328357
July Joust (July 30)
Top seed John Julian was perfect to top the field in this ten player g/29 event.
The USCF cross table link:
http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?200907307241-12469398
3rd Spokane Falls Open (July 18-19)
Bill Schill made his first appearance in a Spokane tournament and topped the tourney with a score of 4.5. Second place went to Mark Havrilla with 4.0.
The USCF cross table: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?200907193041-12469398