Game Analysis and Casual Chess in Meeting on April 24
Game Analysis and casual chess will be featured in the club meeting on April 24. Please bring the score sheet of one of your interesting games to share with the group. Be prepared to discuss what you think were the critical moments in your game. The 2018 RCC Spring Slow has been rated. Congratulations to Justin Ricker for winning the tournament with a score of 3.5 – 0.5. Justin clenched first place with a draw against George Paulik in the final round. Justin was followed closely by 4 players with 3 points: George Paulik, Kevin Gaustad, Michael Kern, and Paul Kinion tied for 2nd – 5th place. Hans Xu won the prize for largest rating increase by gaining 124 points in this tournament! Congratulations Hans!
It was encouraging to see 22 players participate in the Spring Slow. This may be a record turnout for a weekly tournament? Another slow tournament will be held in May-June.