FINAL ROUND FIVE - THE NEW MAYOR'S CUP CHAMPION 2009

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Cross Table

Round Five results were as follows, Harish Srinivasan defeated Charles Lubas, Joshua Rofrano defeated David Miller, Lionel L Davis defeated Benjamin W Havey,, Eddie E Mark III draw Mark Clark, and in the Championship match Vance Williams draws Barry Davis. Vance Williams on tie breaks earns the title as our NEW 2009 Mayor's Cup Champion presented by our first 2007 Mayor's Cup Champion Eddie E. Mark III. Third Place tie was with Eddie E. Mark III, Lionel L Davis and Mark Clark. A total of ten players competed, USCF ratings ranged from 1487 to 2252. Fifty percent of the bracket had USCF ratings of 2019 to 2252.

Our next Grand Prix tournament will be saturday, June 20, 2009, Main Place Mall, Upper Level, 390 Main Street, Buffalo NY, all games will start at 9:30am. Please RSVP your participation with full name, uscf id number, and telephone number to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.

MAYORS CUP FIDE ROUND 4

A heated exchange occured between Barry Davis and Lionel L. Davis again. The claim was presented, USCF office assistance confirmed the claim and the victory was award in favor of Barry Davis. Vance Williams draw with Eddie Mark, Mark Clark defeated Joshua Rofrano, Benjamin Havey continued his draw with Harish Srinivasan, Charles Lubas defeated David Miller.

FINALS ROUND FIVE Pairings: GAMES START AT 3PM.

Board One Vance Williams v. Barry Davis

Board Two Eddie Mark v. Mark Clark

Board Three Lionel Davis v. Benjamin Havey

Board Four Joshua Rofrano v. David Miller

Board Five Harish Srinivasan v. Charles Lubas

MAYOR'S CUP U1500 UNDEFEATED CHAMPION 2009

The new 2009 U1500 NYS Senator Antoine M. Thompson Section Undefeated Champion is Erik W. Lubas, former Kenmore Knights Chess Club, Kenmore West High School, Kenmore New York.

Erik was also selected by a scholarship committte to receive the TOP SCHOLASTIC AWARD 2009, awarded by Fran & Horace Mc Duffie, Jr., and presented by Aaron J. Mc Duffie, 2007 Mayors Cup U1000 Undefeated Champion. 2nd Place winner was Matthew G. Peck, Third place tie - Partho Bhattacharya, Mike Jocko and James J. Paul.

COME N CHECK OUT THE MIND BATTLES!

Today we head into the final day of the Western New York Masters and Class Championships 2009 aka "The Mayor's Cup". The construction didnt seem to hamper spectators from finding us.

Round 4 starts today at 9:30am for the Mayor's Cup FIDE Section. The top four Leaderboard reads as follows, Vance Williams(2098) has 2.5 points, Lionel L. Davis(2252)with 2.0 pts, Eddie E. Mark III(2201)has 2.0 pts, and Barry Davis(2167)also with 2.0pts. I guess, I should hand out more water to keep things cool today.

UPSET LEADERBOARD: Benjamin W. Havey - 277 pts, Charles A Lubas - 266, Vance Williams - 77, Joshua M. Rofrano - 40, Eddie E. Mark III - 25.5 and Barry Davis - 17.

ROUND 4 PAIRINGS start at 9:30am, Buffalo State College - Campbell Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo New York.

Board One: Vance Williams vs. Eddie E Mark III

Board Two: Barry Davis vs. Lionel L. Davis

Board Three: Joshua M Rofrano vs. Mark Clark

Board Four: Harish Srinivasan vs. Benjamin W. Havey

Board Five: David S. Miller vs. Charles A. Lubas

FINALS -Round Five will start at 2:30pm.

In the U1500 Antoine M Thompson Section there are two withdrawls, Robert Simpson and Christopher Smith. U1500 Section competition will start today at 10am with the FINALS Round Five at 2pm.

I hope to post the results of Round 4 this afternoon, so stay close or stop in and watch, play some Skittle games. Pictured above is Phartho Bhattacharya skittles with Winfield sisters. Dakayah A. Winfield earned a fifth place medal in the Hal Payne Section. This was her first championship medal, another Urban Knight member.

MAYOR'S CUP UPDATE!

Global Concept Charter is the 2009 Mayor's Cup K - 6 Champions!

Global Concept Charter also takes the TOP Four of Five winners, Jacob Meloon, Global Concept Charter member is the 2009 Undefeated Mayor's Cup Champion, 2nd Place, Alexander Campbell, 3rd Place, Joseph Matte, 4th Place, Samuel E. Santora from Chess Club of Buffalo, and David E. Primosch, Jr, also from Global Concept Charter.

Upset Leaders were; Alexander Campbell - 420 points, Hunter Weber - 376 points, and David E. Primosch Jr - 148.

In the HAL PAYNE SCHOLASTIC SECTION,The Urban Knights Chess Club members take top four of five winners, William Hawkesworth, Gloria J Parks Community Center and Urban Knight, is the 2009 Mayors Cup Scholastic Champion, 2nd Place, Raemell C. Johnson, Urban Knights and Westminister Charter, 3rd Place, Spencer R. Rhyms, Urban Knights and Westminister Charter, 4th Place, Fadel Abuhamra, Global Concept Charter, and 5th Place, Dakaya D. Winfield, Urban Knights and Martin Luther King Jr #39.

In the Mayor's Cup FIDE section still on going, results so far in round three, Benjamin W Havey(1658) draws Barry Davis(2167)and now Joshua M. Rofrano(1703), Charles Lubas(1487) draws Mark Clark (2019), Joshua Rofrano defeats Harish Srinivasan(1743), Eddie E Mark III(2201) draws Lionel L Davis (2252). Still battling it out are Barry Davis and Eddie E Mark III.

Mayor's Cup FIDE section starts tomorrow at 9:30am and the FINALS at 2:30pm.

U1500 section starts play tomorrow at 10am and the FINALS at 2pm.

15 Days Until the Mayors Cup Championships

BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE STUDENT AFFAIRS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ARCHANGEL 8 CHESS ACADEMY AND THE KELLOGG LEADERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE PRESENT THE 2009 "Mayor's Cup." RSVP to confirm your participation in the Third Annual Mayor's Cup and WNY Class Championships, at Buffalo State College, Campbell Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 on Saturday, June 6th and Sunday the 7th. Three USCF Rated Sections. USCF Membership is required.

FIDE SCHEDULE:Saturday at 9:30am, 2:30pm, 7:30pm, Sunday: 9:30am and 2:30pm. Mayor's Cup FIDE Section: EF$35 v $55 Cash only on site. FIDE RATED! GAME 120, FIVE ROUNDS, 15 USCF ENHANCED GRAND PRIX POINTS, WINNERS IS LISTED IN THE CHESSCAFE AND CHESS LIFE MAGAZINE. GUARANTEED CASH PRIZES: $300 - $225 - $150. Champion earns Mayor's Cup Trophy, Title :Buffalo Chess Champion 2009, Name in Chess Life Magazine. Senator Thompson U1500 Section: EF$30 v $45 Cash only on site. Game 90, Cash prizes based upon 15 entries; $200 - $100 - $75.

Game 90 Schedule: Saturday 9:30am, 1:30pm and 5:30pm, Sunday: 10am and 2pm. Jeff White Memorial U1200 Section: EF $25 v $35 Cash only on site. Game 90, Cash prizes based upon 15 entries; $125 - $90 - $50.

SATURDAY ONLY: SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS, FIVE ROUNDS, GAME 30, INCLUDES PIZZA AND BEVERAGE, TEAM MEDALS AND TROPHIES FOR THE TOP 3 WINNERS.

Elementary & Middle School Championships - EF $5.00 per player.(K-6) (7-12)

High School Championships - $15 per player, Teams of four.(9th - 12th)

Please make checks payable and mail to:Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo NY 14221 postmarked no later than May 30, 2009. Please include full name, USCF ID number, School Name, Telephone, email and section of play. Online registrations: www.buffalonians.com.

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH and 7TH, 2009

The Third Annual Mayor's Cup and WNY Class Championships will take place at Buffalo State College's Campbell Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 on Saturday and Sunday June 6-7, 2009. Once again it will be presented by Buffalo State College Student Affairs in conjunnction with the Archangel 8 Chess Academy.

Sections, Entry fees, and Prizes:

• Master's Open: 15 Point (enhanced) Grand Prix $35 preregistration or $55 onsite, Guaranteed Cash Prizes $300, $225 and $150. The "Mayor's Cup" Trophy to the top WNY area finisher in this section.
• U1500 $$30 or $45 onsite, Cash prizes based on 15 entries; $200, $100 and $$75.
• U1200 $25 or $35 onsite, Cash prizes based on 15 entries; $$125, $90 and $50.
• Elementary and Middle Entry fee: $5.00 includes Pizza and beverage. Awards Individuals, Team Medals and Trophies for Top 3 winners
• High School Championships; Entry fee $15.00, includes Pizza and beverage. Awards Individuals, Team Medals and Trophies for Top 3 winners.

Time Control and Round Schedule:

• Master's Open. Game/120 FIDE rated Saturday 9:30am, 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Sunday, 9:30am and 2:30pm.
• U1500 Section & U1200, Game/90 at 9:30am, 1:30pm, & 5:30pm, Sun. 10am and 2pm.
• Saturday Scholastics: Elementary, Middle and High School Sections, Five rounds, Game/30.

Please make checks payable and mail to: Archangel 8 Chess Academy, "Mayor's Cup", 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo NY 14221, postmarked no later than Saturday, May 30, 2009. Please include full name, USCF ID number, rating and section of play. Titles will be awarded at each rating level. Titles are only given to those in the Western, NY Area only. For more information please email to: arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.

NEW 2008 MAYOR'S CUP BUFFALO CHAMPION CROWNED!

• International Master Dr. Kenneth W. Regan, a University of Buffalo Computer Sciences professor is the 2008 Buffalo Chess Champion as he went undefeated in this year's Mayor's Cup.
• This Second Annual Mayor's Cup and Buffalo Chess Class Championships with a $2930 prize fund were held at Buffalo State College Campbell Student Union in Buffalo NY over the past two days and was directed by "The Western New York Chess Ambassador," Michael A. Mc Duffie, who also serves as president of the Archangel 8 Chess Academy. The event was also sponsored by the Buffalo State University Student Affairs Department.
• The cross table is available at http://main.uschess.org/assets/msa_joomla/XtblMain.php?200806088801
• Second place in the Mayor's Cup section went to National Master Lionel L. Davis (Buffalo, NY), and tied for third place were National Master Barry B. Davis, (Buffalo, NY) and Bob Shao an eighth grader from Transit Middle School. Bob Shao again garnered the title of the 2008 Scholastic Player of the Year and Class A Champion. Last year's Mayor's Cup champion NM Eddie E. Mark wasn't able to defend his title due to a work related conflict in Washington DC.
• The Lynn M. Marinelli Class B Championship was retained by Thomas A. Warner (Chaffee, NY).
• The NY State Senator Antoine M. Thompson Class C Championship was awarded to David M. Biddle (Tonawanda, NY). Biddle tied with Joshua M. Rofrano of Rochester, NY in the tightly contested U1600 section. Third place in this section went to Charles A. Lubas (Kenmore, NY).
• The Demone Smith Class D Championship was awarded to William M. Rich (Tonawanda, NY) who tied with Meghesh Pansari, a 7th grader from Rochester, NY, for third in the U1600 Section.
• In a field of 12 competing in the U1200 section, Benjamn W. Havey, became the David Evans Jr. Memorial Class E Champion as he went undefeated in this section.
• The Buffalo Police Commissioner H. Mc Carthy Gipson Class F Championship was awarded to Partho Bhattacharya who just beat out last year's Class F Champion- Aaron J. Mc Duffie, and Richard H. Herko.
• The Hal Payne Scholastic Section winner was Daniel A. Wyatt.
• Beccca, our Citigroup Volunteer Photographer, soon will be uploading action photos from this 2nd Annual Buffalo Mayor's Cup and Class Chess Championships of 2008.
• The next big chess event in the area will be The KLCC June Grand Prix on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Main Place Mall, 390 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14201. Guaranteed $400 in prize money, the winner also gets his name in Chess Life magazine with the World Chesslive Competition for $15,000.00. For more information on this event contact arcangel8chess@yahoo.com

Don't Miss Out! Get Your Name On This List!

The 2008 Buffalo Mayor's Cup and Class Championships is this weekend at Buffalo State College's Campbell Student Union. Here is the Updated Preregistration List as of 6/5/08 @ 9 AM:

Mayor's Cup International Open Section

1. IM Ken Regan 2419
2. NM Barry Davis 2148
3. NM Eddie Mark 2133- The 2007 Mayor's Cup Winner
4. Bob Shao 1945- the 2007 Buffalo Scholastic Player of the Year
5. Evan Ashton 1659- the 2007 Class D Champion
6. Nouroli Rastoud-An Iranian chess champion

Erie County Chairwoman Lynn Marinelli Class B Championship (U1800)

1. A. Pat Patterson 1774
2. Tom Warner 1733- Last year's Class B Champion

New York State Senator Antoine M. Thompson Class C Championship (U1600)

1. David Biddle 1455
2. James Davis 1355

Buffalo Councilman Demone Smith Class D Championship (U1400)

1. Mark Mieth 1399
2. Sophie Lewis 1321
3. Charles Lubas unrated (1597p4)
4. Erik Lubas unrated (1175p4)
5. Christian Willett new

Private David Evans, Jr. Memorial Class E Championship (U1200)

(Please note that this is a Saturday only, 6 Round Swiss, Game/30 section)

1. Ryan Madden 1142
2. Vic Bahl (new)

Buffalo Police Commissioner H. Mc Carthy Gipson Class F Championship (U1000)(Please note that this is a Saturday only, 6 Round Swiss, Game/30 section)

1. George Barton 947
2. Ryan Palmisano 598

Hal Payne Scholastic Section (Please note that this is a Saturday only, 6 Round Swiss, Game/30 section)

1. Nathan Palmisano 250

To get your name on the above list and receive the preregistration discount, either email The WNY Chess Ambassador- Mr. Michael McDuffie at arcangel8chess@yahoo.com or comment below by 9 PM Thursday 6/5/08. For more details on this event see some of the post below or contact Mr. Mc Duffie.