Lucas Grisanti and Benjamin Rummell tied for first in the monthly Sardinia tournament last Saturday. Lucas drew with top seeded Chris Darling in the 1st round , then beat Michael McDuffie and Ryan Palmisano to finish with 2.5/3. Benjamin took a first round bye, then defeated Wes Darling and Chris Darling in Rounds 2 and 3. Well played by both scholastic players!
The Battle of Black Rock Scholastic K-3 undefeated Champion was Ashton A. William, 2nd Place was Danielle Spencer.
The Battle of Black Rock U1400 Section undefeated Champion was Jason W. Zhou, Nichols Chess Team, 2nd place tie was Christopher P. Dunsworth, 6th grader from Erie, PA and Daniel F. Morgan, Pittsburgh, PA.
U1400 Upset Leaders were Todd Thompson with 264 pts, Daniel Morgan with 111pts, Dylan Teague with 106 pts, and Christopher Dunsworth with 35 pts. Upset matches were Todd Thompson(1047) defeated Steve L. Baer(1311), Daniel Morgan(1055) defeated Lucas Grisanti(1166), Dylan Teague(941) defeated Todd Thompson(1047) and Christopher Dunsworth(1177) defeated Michael Skok(1212). Kudos for Ashton A. William who played up from the scholastic section.
The Battle of Black Rock Open undefeated Champion was National Master, Barry Davis, and a four way tie for second, all with 3 points were National Master, Lionel L. Davis, Charles Lubas, Erik Lubas and Marijan Procyk. The U2000 prize winner was Erik Lubas.
Upset Leaders were Charles Lubas(1577) with 984.5 pts, Joshua Dunsworth(1561) with 473.5 pts, David S. Miller(1575) with 278 pts, Lucas Seybold(1546) with 142 pts, Marijan Procyk(2056) with 73 pts, and National Master, Barry Davis(2202) with 43 pts.
Upset matches were Charles Lubas defeated Harish Srinivasan, Joshua Dunsworth defeated Owen Miller, David S. Miller defeated Owen Miller, Lucas Seybold defeated Gary Boye, Marijan Procyk draws National Master, Barry Davis and National Master, Barry Davis defeated National Master, Lionel L. Davis.
Our next tournament will be "Chess on the Plaza" an outside "FREE" USCF Chess event at the Buffalo Central Library on thursday afternoon on August 9th and thursday afternoon on August 23rd. Heavy weighted chess pieces are strongly preferred and "duck tape" to hold down your chess board from a breeze. All players will play 3 to 4 games during the allocated time.
The professional camera was not available so no posted pictures. I want to thank all the out of town vistors who came out to join us and those who had the desire but were not able to attend. Tell a Friend, Bring a Friend, helps us continue to grow a stronger chess community.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 15th and Sunday, September 16th, WAR OF 1812 -BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE INTERNAIONAL (FIDE)CHAMPIONSHIPS, featuring International Master, Kenneth W. Regan, Ph.D during the Navy Fleet Week, hosted at the Old First Ward Community Center, 62 Republic St, Buffalo, NY.
Submitted by Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador
WAR of 1812 BICENTENNIAL CHESS BATTLE ON THE PLAZA
Two Thursdays, August 9 and August 23, 2012
Downtown Erie County Central Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, New York
This is an OUTDOOR Chess Event like New York City has in Central Park every summer! If it rains, we will be inside!
Weighted Chess Pieces are Strongly Suggested.
Playoffs will be on August 9th and War of 1812 Championships will be on Aug 23rd.
All players must report by 10:30 am. Games will start at 11 am until 2 pm.
Two dates, 3 Games, no elimination, Game 30; USCF rules enforced, USCF Rated.
Please mail and make DONATIONS payable to:
The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221
Advanced registrations only by Wednesday, August 8 by midnight and Wednesday, August 22, 2012 for the 23rd.
Replies to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com with full name, USCF ID Number, Section and telephone number.
Sections; Adult OPEN, USCF OPEN and Scholastic K-12.
Please bring chess set, chess board and digital chess clock. Entry Free with Erie County Public Library Card.
Trophies are sponsored by Buffalo Central Library, Old First Ward Community Center, Buffalo Fire Commissioner, Garnell W. Whitfield, Jr and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy.
Join us and tell a friend and bring a friend to help celebrate this month and the game we love to play!
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
4 Games, no elimination, Game 90; d5, USCF Membership Required
Early Bird Deadline $25 or $35 Cash at the door.
Please mail and make checks payable to:
The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221
Sections are Open, U1800, U1400 and U1000.
Cash Prizes are based on 16 entries; Open $200, $100, $50, U2000 $70, U1800 - $120, $60, and $30, U1600 $70.
U1400 - $100, $50, $30, U1200 - $60.
U1000 Trophies Awarded only to the Top 3 overall, Top U800, Top U600 and Top Unrated.
All players must report by 9:30 am. Games will start at 10 am.
No Checks accepted at the site.
NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC CHESS MONTH CELEBRATION!
Second Annual Herschell Carrousel Scholastics K-12 Classic 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.
Co-sponsored by the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy.
Three games, no elimination, Game 25, USCF rules enforced, please bring chess set, board and digital chess clock. Limited Sets available with advance notice.
Note Spectators accompanying a tournament participant will receive a reduced admission to the event and the museum for only $3.00. Entry fee $10.00 will include admission to the museum and tournament play.
Please mail and make checks payable to:
The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221
Rated Beginners OPEN Sections are K-2 grades, 3-5 grades, 5-8 grades, 9-12 grades and All Girls USCF Championship Section.
An Awards Ceremony with photos and Trophies will be presented to the Top 3 in each section immediately after the games are completed.
All players must report by 11:30am, Games will start at Noon, 1pm, 2pm and will finish at 4pm.
Advance online registrations only by midnight, Friday, October 26th, with full name, grade, school, USCF number and telephone to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.
Pre- Payment Entry fee is $10.00 per player.
Please mail and make checks payable to: The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221, postmarked by Monday. October 22, 2012.
All questions should be directed to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com
Saturday, September 15 and Sunday 16, 2012
Old First Ward Community Center, 62 Republic, Buffalo, NY 14204
50 (enhanced) TROPHIES PLUS Grand Prix Points
Featuring International Master Kenneth W. Regan, Ph.D.,
2012 Buffalo Mayor’s Cup FIDE 3x Champion
As part of the Buffalo Bicentennial War of 1812 celebration, this week will feature five Naval ships in docked in Buffalo, NY. We will have 12 uniformed Sailors from the ships, the DeWert Frigate, the Hamilton Cruiser, Quebec Deville Frigate and The Brigate Niagara. They will play an 3 exhibition games against local scholastic players.
Please get this information to all chess players who may have an interest and chess players in the armed forces.
Two Days, 5 Games, World Chess Federation (FIDE) and USCF Rated, Game 120; d5,
USCF Membership Required.
Early Bird Deadline $60 by August 4th, $75 by September 8, 2012
$80 thereafter cash at the door. No checks accepted on site.
Please bring chess set, chess board and digital chess clock.
For Advanced Registration: Please mail and make checks payable to:
The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221.
Online early bird registration to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.
FREE Entry for International Masters, Grand Masters, Women’s Grand Masters.
Canadians and FIDE Rated Players $10 Discount.
Sections: FIDE Open, U1800, U1400, U1000 are Saturday Only, September 15th
4 Games, Game 60; d5, With U1000 Trophies Only.
FIDE Open Cash Prizes GTD$$1000, $500, $400 and $200, U2100 Class Prizes $250 and $175.
FIDE Open Schedule: FIDE rules state that players are not allowed to be late and must make the move on the board first, then write on score sheet. FIDE Games start on Saturday at 10 am, 2:30 pm and 7 pm, Sunday at 9:30 am and 2:15 pm.
Saturday Only Games Schedule for U1800, U1400, and U1000 will start at 10 am,
12:30 pm, 3 pm and 5:30 pm.
U1000 Trophies awarded to Top 4 overall, Top U800, and Top U600.
U1800 Cash Prizes based on 24 players, $200, $100, $50, Class Prize U1600 $70 and $30, Top Unrated $80. U1400 Cash Prizes based on 24 players, $120, $60, $30, Class Prize U1200 $50 and Top Unrated $50.
FREE entry for Grandmasters, International Masters, Womens Grandmasters and Foreign FIDE rated. One half point bye available. Must commit by round two.
Hotel: Comfort Inn and Suites, located on 475 Dingens Street, Buffalo, NY 14206.
Hotel phone 716-896-2800.
Trophies are sponsored by Old First Ward Community Center, Simpson and Simpson, PLLC, Willie Hutch Jones Educational Sports programs and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
The Main Place Mall, 390 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
(Free parking under mall)
Free pizza and refreshments provided for all paid tournament players
4 Games, no elimination, Game 50; d5, USCF Membership required
Early Bird Deadline $25 or $35 Cash at the door, No Checks accepted at the site!
Sections are Open, U1800, U1400 and U1000.
Cash Prizes are based on 16 entries; Open $200, $100, $50, U2000 $70, U1800 - $120, $60, and $30, U1600 $70, U1400 - $100, $50, $30, U1200 - $60. U1000 Trophies Awarded only to the Top 3 overall, Top U800, Top U600 and Top Unrated.
Online advanced registrations are required by midnight, Friday, July 20th with replies to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com with full name, section, USCF ID number and telephone number.
Please mail and make checks payable to:
The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221
All players must report by 9:00 am.
Games will start at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:15 pm and 3 pm.
Please bring chess set, chess board and digital clock.
WAR of 1812 BICENTENNIAL SCHOLASTIC CHESS WORKSHOP
Thursday, July 19, July 26 and August 2, 2012, from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Audubon Branch Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, East Amherst, NY 14051.
Eligible Students in Grades 2-4. Please bring chess set, chess board, limited supply available. Limited seating to 24 students, first come first serve basis.
Advanced online registrations only, to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com by midnight, Wednesdays prior with full name, grade, school and telephone number. Registration is free with library card. Playoffs games on August 9, 2012 and Championship on August 23, 2012 starting at 10am until Noon. Playoffs and Championships will be held on outdoors on the plaza of the Buffalo Central Library in Buffalo, NY.
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