ROLAND K BEARD JR GRAND PRIX REPORT

The Honor Guard from WNY Maritime Charter School was not only impressive but was an all female team. Under the directions of FC 1, Michael Allen his Color Guard program has done over 150 events last year. The all female team won an inhouse competition to represent the MCS, because all of his Color Guard 200 team members wanted to participate in this Veterans day honor.

What also made it special was that Marissa L. Herko is a current member of the United States Chess Federation and has now officially established The WNY Maritime Chess Club which will meet every Friday after school, under the directions of The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, Michael A. Mc Duffie, USCF Certified Chess Coach.

Mrs. Carol Thompson, Grandson and his wife, and their great-grandchildren all were very delighted and impressed to see 33 chess players of all ages would come out to honor Roland K Beard.

The results of the Beard Airforce Stars n Stripes Scholastic section had a total of 10 players, 6 rounds, Swiss, Rated, Game 45, Lorena M. James, 5th grader from Nichols was honorable mention who lost her first three games but came back to win her last three games, one where she defeated a 7th grader. Ryan and Nathan Palmisano, Pioneer Middle School, Arcade NY are the 2009 Co-Champions, 2nd Place - Miles A. James, Urban Knights Chess Club member and 2009 Scholastic Fall Champion K - 4th., 3rd Place - Trevor D. Cohn, Kenmore Middle and Archangel 8 Chess Club member, 4th Place - Jamar C. Young, 12th grade, Bishop Timon, new USCF member, 5th Place - Nathaniel J. Rosenthal, 9th grade, Bishop Timon, new USCF member.

In the John F Kennedy U1500 Memorial section, The Top College Player was David C. Gluchowski from Erie Community College and new USCF member. Representing Bishop Timon Joe Covley, USCF rated 1110 is the 2009 Undefeated 4 - 0 Champion, 2nd Place - Mike R. Jocko(1381), 3rd Place - James J. Paul, MD (1296).

Upset Leaderboard were Joe Covley with 544 points and James J. Paul, MD with 42.5 pts.

In the Beard OSS Airforce Grand Prix section, had a total of 12 players. Excused notables were Evan Ashton, Mark Clark, Robert Cousins, Pierce Cummings, Lionel Davis, Chester Fell, Neil Goldberg, Josua Guo, Brian Hartman, Michael Hillery, Tony Kimbrough, Eddie Mark, Albert Patterson, Marijan Procyk, Nourali Rastbood, Kenneth Regan, Patrick Robinson, Josh Rofrano, Harish Srinivasan, Ferdinand Supsup, Glenn Westcott, Vince Woodard and David W. Mc Duffie (Pawn Master).

The Challenge of the day was a claim in The Finals by Barry Davis(2091) v Vance Williams(2132), Insufficient losing chances, Advisement committee Thomas A Warner and International Master Mladen Vucic, Result - 1/2 - 1/2 Draw.

International Master, Mladen Vucic(2389), Yugoslavian born, lives in WNY, came out because his rating dropped below 2400 and it "bothered" him. Our 2009 Champion - Mladen Vucic, 2nd Place Tie - Barry Davis, Eric Grabowski(2091) and U1900 winner Ryan Madden (1598).

Upset Leaderboard: Barry Davis 169.5 points, David Miller 153 pts, David Biddle 97 pts, Matthew Peck 88 pts and Eric Grabowski 41 pts.

A special thank you for everyones support for this event. Thanks to Mrs Cummings and Lorena James who helped organized lunch for us.

Our next event will be Saturday, December 19, 2009 for the Garnell Whitfield Jr Grand Prix, Garnell is the first minority appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Buffalo Fire Department, USCF Rated, Four Rounds, Swiss, Game 50, there will be a Fireman Section for the Champion of the Buffalo Firehouses, get your firehouse represented now. PIZZA and BEVERAGES FOR ALL CHESS PLAYERS! Advance registrations $20 v $35 at the door, postmarked no later than wednesday, December 16, 2009, please mail and make checks payable to Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221 with full name, USCF Id number, section of play and telephone number.

Respectfully submitted by Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador and USCF Tournament Director

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2009 WNY FALL SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS REPORT

The Second Annual Fall Scholastic Championships drew a total of thirty seven students, our most successful draw but not as many from chess teams. Team awards were withdrawn and the sections were revised to reflect a more balanced Swiss format.

Winners pictured above in the STAR SCHOLASTIC Section K - 4th grades sponsored by the Willie Hutch Jones Educational and Sports Clinics were Champion - Miles A. James, 3rd Grader at Olmstead #64 and Urban Knights Chess Club, 2nd Place - Kevin Farris, 4th grader from the Chess Club of Buffalo, 3rd Place - Adam Velaquez, Kindergarden at Ellicott Road Elementary in Orchard Park, 4th Place - James Velaquez, 1st Grader at Ellicott Road Elementary, 5th Place - Andrew Pencille, Upman School, Lockport NY.

Winners from the Main Liberty Group Section 5th - 8th grades were as follows, Pioneer Middle School dominated this section and remain the Middle School Champions for 2009. Leading the way was Champion Nathan Palmisano, Pioneer Middle, grandson of Thomas Warner, 2nd Place - Samuel Tillinghast, Pioneer, 3rd Place - Chris Darling, 4th Place - Nick Brennan, Pioneer and 5th Place - Spencer Rhyans, Westminister Charter and Urban Knights member, other 5th place honorable mentions were Carl Raymore, Pioneer, Nathan Schiener, Pioneer and Yamil Cruz, Enterprise Charter.

Winners from the Archangel 8 Chess Academy Section 9 - 12th grades, most of the players in this section were underclassmen, USCF rated members and were the most advanced from the total pool of tournament players. This section will be our first USCF Rated section. Champion - Benjamin Havey(1757), Kenmore Middle and the highest USCF rated player in the section, 2nd Place - Partho Bhattacharya(1242), City Honors, 3rd Place - Austin Kossow(895)Pioneer Middle, 4th Place - Richard Herko(941) Global Concept Charter and 5th Place - Ryan Madden(1598), Pioneer Middle. Other 5th Place honorable mentions were John Osborn, Chess Club of Buffalo, Colden NY and Trevor Cohn(761)Kenmore Middle and a Archangel 8 Chess Academy member.

Pizza and beverages were donated by contributions from George K. Arthur and Robert Simpson, Simpson and Simpson, LLC. Trophies donated by the Archangel 8 Chess Academy and The Wright Plaque Company, Kenmore NY.

A special thanks to the Enterprise Charter Chess Team for the Set Up, Marissa Herko, Maritime Charter and Richard Herko, Global Concept Charter for Clean Up, Chess Moms for Lunch, Mrs Herko, Dr Debbie Miller and moms from Pioneer Middle School. Outstanding Coach - Thomas A Warner for delivering a bus load of 14 players and parents. New female chess players were Lorena James, 5th - Nichols and member of the Urban Knights Chess Club, Julia Penchaszadeh Robert, 3rd - Olmstead #64, Jovanna Chambers, 2nd - Charter School for Applied Technology and member of the Urban Knights Chess Club.

Thanks to everyone for making the 2009 WNY Fall Scholastic Championship the most successful. Tell a Friend, Bring a Friend to Chess, start a club in your area. If you would like help or in need of group lessons, requests to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com. We look forward to all returning in 2010.

Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador

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WNY SCHOLASTIC FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS REMINDER!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Main Place Mall, Upper Level, 390 Main St, Buffalo, New York

Presented by Main Liberty Group, Willie Hutch Jones Educational & Sports Clinics and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy.

Five Rounds, Swiss, Game 30, Unrated, USCF rules enforced.

Three Sections: K - 3, 4 - 8th and 9 - 12th grades.

AWARDS, Trophies and Medals to top winners.

Entry fee: $10 per player, includes Pizza and Beverage.

Check in no later than 10am, Games start at 10:30am.

Schedule:Rd 1 at 10:30am, Rd 2 at 11:30am, Lunch at Noon, Rd 3 at 1:15pm, Rd 4 at 2:15pm, Rd 5 at 3:15pm. Awards and Pictures to follow.

Online registration: Please include full name, School name/Team, Grade and telephone number, USCF id number if member for pairings, no later than Friday, midnight on November 13, 2009.

Email registrations and questions to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.

Thanks so much for your continued support. Tell and Friend, Bring a Friend.

Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador

Scholastic Unrated #11 Report

A total of 35 players competed in this weekend's Scholastic #11 at Genesee Valley Central School directed by "the old woodpusher"-Garry Reynolds. Coach Tom Warner's Pioneer Team was particularly impressive. Trophyies and chess clocks were awarded to those who finished in 1st through 3rd place in each section.

In the K-6 section, Sam Tillinghast (493) from Pioneer went a perfect 5 of 5 to take first place. Chris Darling (813), also from Pioneer was second going 4/5. Rayelle Nelling (315p) from Bradford was third but also was 4 of 5.

In the 7-12 section, Luke Duttweiler (unrated) of the host school Genesee Valley Central School, was clear first going a perfect 5 of 5. Luke has been a first place champion in these tournaments now a total of 4 times. Finishing second was Austin Kossow (899) from Pioneer at 4/5. Third place was shared by the Palmisaro brothers Ryan (884) and Nathan (691) both from Pioneer at 3.5/5.

Special Note: There have had over 230 different students play in these events since it's humble beginnings and a total of 412 players overall!

It's A Boy!!!

Breaking News, this just in:

Hi,

Saradha and I wish to share the good news of the arrival of a baby boy.

He is named Neeraj.

Wife and baby are doing well.

I hope he picks up a liking for chess !!!

Regards,
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ROLAND K BEARD JR GRAND PRIX

To honor Roland K. Beard, Jr., a living Airforce OS veteran from Clarence, NY, the Main Liberty Group, Willie Hutch Jones Educational Sports Clinics, and the Archangel 8 Chess Academy, present a chess tournament on Saturday Novemeber 21, 2009. Mr. Beard enlisted at age 18 into the China Burma India Theatre of World War II. He was responsible for breaking a Japanese code that helped saved thousands of lives on a British Naval Ship. Come out and meet, greet, and learn of his story with his sister Mrs Thompson.

The event will be held in the Main Place Mall, Upper Level, 390 Main Street, Buffalo, NY. FREE PARKING UNDER THE MALL! FOOD COURT OPEN DURING TOURNAMENT PLAY!

PIZZA AND BEVERAGE PROVIDED FOR ALL CHESS PLAYERS!

USCF Open rated chess tournament, 4 Rounds, Swiss, Game/50, USCF membership required but can join on site for yearly membership fee.

Registration closes at 9:30am.

SCHEDULE: Round One at 9:45am, RD 2 at 11:30am, RD 3 at 1:15pm, RD 4 at 3pm.

GUARANTEED CASH PRIZES: OPEN $120, 2ND PLACE $80, U1900 $75 AND U1500 $50.

STAR SCHOLASTICS: 5 ROUNDS, SWISS, GAME 30, EF$10.00, TROPHIES FOR TOP 3 WINNERS!

SCHOLASTICS MUST CHECK IN NO LATER THAN 9:30AM, GAMES START AT 10AM.

BUFFALO COLLEGIATE CHESS LEAGUE: EF$20, 1ST PLACE $50 AND $45, GAMES START AT 9:45AM. College ID required!.

SORRY NO REFUNDS! Please mail and make checks payable to Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo NY 14221, POSTMARKED no later than Wednesday, November 18, 2009 with full name, USCF ID number and section of play. Online registration to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com no later than Friday, November 20, 2009. Include full name, USCF ID number, and telephone number. All must check in on Saturday by 9:30am even if advanced entry accepted. ADVANCE ENTRIES $20 VS $35 CASH ONLY on site after Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

Free scholastic unrated event!

The following is from "the old wood pusher" Garry Reynolds:

Chess Coaches/Proctors/Advisers/School Staff:

Just a reminder to start herding in all your chess cats and prodigies for the upcoming 11th semi-annual scholastic chess tournament being hosted by Genesee Valley Central School on Nov. 7th. in the school cafeteria. It's just a few days away!

Please submit your student list via e-mail to Garry Reynolds garrylreynolds@rocketmail.com no later than Nov. 4th. For those attending this event for the first time please provide:

Student Name (spelled correctly)
Student Grade Level (Critical to be correct)
School:

For first time entries please list your students based upon playing strength, at least to the best of your knowledge. If any have a USCF chess rating, please provide. Those that do not have a rating I will provide one based upon my "scholastic rating" system. Generally for grades K-6th I will assign a 600 rating and for grades 7th - 12th a 1000 rating as a entry rating for the tournament. The top rated players from previous tournaments have been given a "scholastic rating" ranging between 1500 - 2000. For those players with an official USCF rating, I will convert into my corresponding "scholastic rating" range.

Remember to bring $4.00 for the lunch and bring chess sets and clocks if you have them.

The best entrance to the cafeteria area of Genesee Valley is located in the rear of the school near the parking garage for the buses. You will be able to enter the main entrance as well and there should be signs directing you to the cafeteria area.

Please have all your troops on deck by 9:30am to sign in and pay lunch fee.

Sincerely,

Garry L. Reynolds

The Scholastic Chess Coordinator WNY
Tournament Director
Scio Central School Chess Coach

garrylreynolds@rocketmail.com

4153 CR 1

Friendship, New York 14739

(585)973-7613 Home

(585)596-3730 Work (7:00 - 4:00)

Halloween Quad Results

David Biddle (1489) of Kenmore went 2.5/3 to win the Upper Quad over Gary Boye (1606), David Miller (1577), and Mark Mieth (1377). Meanwhile Texan Tim "Niagara" Rivers (1322) was a perfect 3/3 to win the Lower Quad over William Rich (1344), Vic Bahl (766) and newcomer Dr. Paul Wojtaszek(unrated). The cross table is at http://main.uschess.org/assets/msa_joomla/XtblMain.php?200910318931