The first round of the CAN AM July Chess Festival has been completed. A total of sixteen (16) players have entered the competition so far. Visitors from Canada- Ferdinand Supsup, and Virginia-Neal Goldberg(2212) have joined us and we welcome them.
- Two sections: In the U1600 Senator Antoine M Thomson upsets were Ryan Madden(1123) defeating Charles Lubas(1598) and Erik W. Lubas(1125) defeating Ferdinand Supsup(1558). Other winners were David Miller over Benjamin Havey, and Attorney James P. Davis over George P. Barton.
- In the CAN AM Open Section: First round winners were NM Lionel L Davis(2230) defeated Nourali Rastbood(1724) and Douglas W. Dubose(2028) defeated Thomas A Warner(1697).
- Round 2 will start at 5pm at the Kenmore Community Center, 135 Wilber Avenue, Kenmore NY 14217, Time controls are 40 moves in 2hrs, SD 30. This tournament is open to all who are members of the United States Chess Federation. Rounds 3 and 4 are tommorrow at 10:30am and 5pm.
- Come join us! National Master Barry B Davis (2156) and Expert Vance Williams(2100) have entered the building, maybe they will enter the competition?
CAN/AM INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2008!
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How cool is this to have such a prompt posting of an ongoing tournament?!
ReplyDeleteThanks chess ambassador for the news.
Sorry I can't be there.
Michael,
ReplyDeleteYes, I concur with the ChessDoctor - wonderful job, as always.
--Vic.