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.