Bloomington Open:  This is a fantastic tournament with one of the largest prize funds in the state.  November 7-9 with an option to play a couple of faster rounds instead (Nov 8-9).  The top section is FIDE rated, and the 2nd section is for players <1800.  We have a lot of players at the club who could win some serious cash!  http://www.chessweekend.com/bloomington-open/

Next Tuesday: Kevin Gaustad had the fun idea to play a Basque system tournament.  It will be free, unrated, G/30 starting at 7:00.  There will be 2 ’rounds’ and in each round you play 2 simultaneous games against an opponent — one with each color.  Details: http://media.sportaccord.com/wmg2013/articles/view/Chess-Basque-system-chess-a-definite-Mind-Game

Last Tuesday: It sounds like everyone had a lot of fun with the team matches.  The Rookies beat the Knights 4-2:

1.       George – Justin                                0.5 – 0.5

2.       Tom – Scott                        0 – 1

3.       Roy – Kevin                        0 – 1

4.       Jack – Tim                            0.5 – 0.5

5.       Paul K – Ben S                    1 – 0

6.       Rha-Tah – Ben Y               0 – 1

Total                                      2 – 4

The DONUTS beat the CHICKEN TENDERS 6.5-5.5.  Great team names 🙂

1.       Bob – Christian                  2 – 0

2.       Hemanth – Michael        0.5 – 1.5

3.       Dei-Tah – David                0 – 2

4.       Charlie – Hans                   1.5 – 0.5

5.       Max – Jenny                      0.5 – 1.5

6.       Golden – Caden               2 – 0

Total                                      6.5 – 5.5