RESULTS - DAVID EVANS JR, MEMORIAL CLASSIC

A total of fifty people came out to honor David Evans, Jr.'s memory yesterday. Of those fifty, eighteen were very active chess players. All, however, were sent away full of pizza, pop, Buffalo chicken wings, and pleasant memories. The winners from this chess classic, will be invited to WHLD 1270AM to talk about their experience participating in this event with Melissa Brown. Brown is a Committee woman for the Masten District who has joined forces with The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, to promote chess in the Masten District and Western New York. The cross table is available at http://main.uschess.org/assets/msa_joomla/XtblMain.php?200805318791

• The Ron Bassham UAW Scholastic Section, a 6 round Swiss USCF rated competition, had the most action of the day, as it was filled with 12 players. Most of them were from Global Concepts Charter Chess Club (GC4). Jacob Meloon, of GC4 and the highest rated player, won top honors as he was undefeated. Tieing for second place were Richard Herko, Preston Gifford, and Noah Saleh. In honor of Mother's Day, four girls were eager to participate, and The Top Female Award went to Chase Gifford. We wish to thank and recognize all the mothers who came out to support this event as well. New members who signed up at the site were Daniel Benjamin and Dylan D. Degenhart. Welcome gentlemen to the US Chess Federation and to the Buffalo Niagara Chess Community.
• The Ron Bassham UAW Veterans Committee Section had 6 players including new USCF member and former Iranian Champion, Nouruli Rastoud who went undefeated and thus took top honors in this four round Swiss. Placing second was Erik Lubas, of the KenTon Chess Club. Erik had the most upset points as he bested both David Biddle, and William Rich. Tieing for 3rd place were Charles Lubas- yes Erik's brother, and William Rich. Nouruli is looking forward to competing in the Open section of the Buffalo City Chess Championships - "The Mayors Cup 2008" this weekend.

The 2nd Annual Buffalo Chess Championships, in which the "Mayor's Cup" will be presented to the top local chess player will take place this weekend at Buffalo State College, Campbell Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14222 on June 7th and June 8th, 2008. This USCF rated, 5 round Swiss, Game/2 event features National Master Eddie Mark, Mayor's Cup Champion 2007, and International Master Dr. Kenneth W Regan. Sections include:

1. The Mayor's Cup Open International Section
2. Lynn M Marinelli U1800 Section
3. Senator Antoine M Thompson U1600 Section
4. Demone Smith U1400 Section
5. David Evans Jr Memorial U1200 Section
6. H. Mc Carthy Gipson U1000 Section and
7. the Hal Payne Scholastic Section. (This section will be Game 30, 5 Round Swiss, one day only Saturday, June 7th, 2008. Advanced entry fee is $15 or $20 at the door.)

Advanced entries are greatly appreciated. Please mail your check and include your full name, section of participation, USCF ID and rating. Mail check payable to: Archangel 8 Chess Academy, Mayor's Cup 2008, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo NY 14221. Email entries and inquires to: arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.