Category: Club Meetings
RESULTS OF QUICK/RAPID CHESS COMPETIONS
Sixteen players faced off in the Spring Quick/Rapid Reserve Section (G/15 + 10 sec increment) which was played on May 16 and 23. Congratulations to Nolan Schnaedter and Jayan Jayachandran for tying for first place. Nolan and Jayan drew their 4th round game and also their 5th round games against other opponents. Five participants played in their first-ever USCF-rated event. More and more players are coming out of the woodwork to play in OTB events. The tournament has been submitted to USCF for rating.
RESULTS OF RAPID/QUICK MINI-SWISSES ON MAY 16 AND MAY 23.
Ten players competed in the Premier Sections of the Rapid/Quick Mini Swisses (G/15 + 10 sec increment) on May 16 and 23. Justin Ricker and Daniel Garrett tied for first place in the event on May 16. The players drew their last round game. Justin confessed to stalemating Daniel in their last round game.
Michael Kern finished in sole first place in the second edition of the premier mini-swiss by defeating Michael Gilligan in the last round.
We wish local players Matt Jensen and Michael Gilligan good luck in the Chicago Open this weekend.
SPRING RAPIDS CONTINUE ON TUESDAY, MAY 23.
USCF-rated 2023 Spring Rapids will continue on Tuesday, May 23. Rated games of G/15 + 10 second increment will be played in two or more sections.
Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Building, South Cafeteria, 201 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester, MN. Park for free on the street after 5 PM weekdays/all day on weekends or in a nearby parking ramp (preferred).
RESULTS OF THE USCF-RATED SPRING RAPID PREMIER SECTION
The USCF Spring Rapid was held on May 16 at the club. The field was divided by rating. The upper 8-player section played a 3-round mini-swiss. Congratulations to Justin Ricker and Daniel Garrett for sharing equal first place. The plan to is hold an identical tournament on May 23. Please register online if you would like to participate: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw02V0BwFgyHH_em5SNQXyMsqTG_2CJxw8hh2POlhSF94UMg/viewform?usp=pp_url
Twelve players competed in the lower section. Three rounds of five were played on May 16. The final two rounds will be played on May 23. Additional players are welcome. Please register at the above link if you would like to play in either section.
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