ROLAND K BEARD JR GRAND PRIX REPORT

This month's Main Place Mall "Grand Prix" was very special indeed. It began with the Honor Guard from WNY Maritime Charter School. This all girl color guard team, under the direction of FC1 Michael Allen, has done over 150 events last year. These ladies who were our color guard for this event had won an inhouse competition to represent the MCS, as all 200 team members wanted to participate in this special Veterans Day honor.

What also made it special was that Marissa L. Herko of MCS has now officially established The WNY Maritime Chess Club which will meet every Friday after school. It will be supervised by Michael A. Mc Duffie, USCF Certified Chess Coach, and director of The Archangel 8 Chess Academy.

The family of Roland K. Beard, which included Mrs. Carol Thompson, his grandson and grand daugher-in-law, and his great-grandchildren, were very delighted and impressed to see 33 chess players of all ages would come out to honor their WWII veteran patriarch. The cross table is found at http://main.uschess.org/assets/msa_joomla/XtblMain.php?200911213921.0

The Beard Airforce Stars 'n Stripes Scholastic section had a total of 10 players, who played a 6 round Swiss, Game/45, tournament. The 2009 Co-Champions were Ryan and Nathan Palmisano from Pioneer Middle School. 3rdd Place went to Miles A. James, a Urban Knights Chess Club member and The 2009 Scholastic Fall K - 4 Champion. Trevor D. Cohn of Kenmore Middle School and a Archangel 8 Chess Club member took 4th Place. Jamar C. Young, a new USCF member and 12th grader from Bishop Timon took 5th Place. Another new USCF member and Bishop Timon 9th grader Nathaniel J. Rosenthal was 6th. Lorena M. James, a 5th grader from Nichols was honorable mention . She lost her first three games but came back to win her last three games, including one where she defeated a 7th grader.

In the John F Kennedy Memorial U1500 section, the Top College Player was David C. Gluchowski from Erie Community College-he too is a new USCF member. Representing Bishop Timon Joe Covley(1110) was the 2009 Champion. Joe was undefeated at 4 - 0. 2nd Place went to Mike R. Jocko(1381) and James J. Paul, MD (1296) was 3rd Place. Upset leaders were Joe Covley with 544 points and James J. Paul, MD with 42.5 pts.

The Beard OSS Airforce Grand Prix Section, had a total of 12 players. and was quite exciting. It included "The Challenge of the Day" which was a claim in the Final round by NM Barry Davis(2091) v Vance Williams(2132), of insufficient losing chances. The advisement committee of TD Thomas A Warner and International Master Mladen Vucic upheld the claim thus resulting in a draw.

IM Mladen Vucic(2389) was our 2009 Champion. IM Vucic was born in Yugoslavia but now lives in WNY. He came out because his rating dropped below 2400 and it "bothered" him. 2nd Place was shared by NM Barry Davis and Eric Grabowski(2091). The U1900 winner was 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. 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).

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).

Thank you for everyone who supported this event-with a special 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

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.

OCTOBER GRAND PRIX REPORT 2009

***** Update Crosstable **** Chess is very much alive and well in the Buffalo and Western New York area, as evidenced by the twenty-one chess players who participated in the October Grand Prix Event this past Saturday at the Main Place Mall. Both newcomers and old returning friends added the flavor of the day. Some of the newcomers included David A. Rosenkoetter, who is visiting from Kansas City, MO. Not only did he come from far away but he also is the first blind chess player to compete at a Main Place Mall tournament. We also welcomed Mathew GH Jenkins a student for the Buffalo College League, from West Seneca, NY. Meanwhile Charles Ferraro and Mykel Douglas(1751p) joined us from The Westfield Chess Club, Westfield NY. Lastly Ferdinand Supsup(1693), from Toronto, Ontario Canada came back for a return visit to take on the south of the border competition.

The STAR SCHOLASTIC WINNERS were Partho Bhattacharya(1246), a City Honors student who captured first place and Nathan Palmisano(720), from Pioneer Middle School who collected second place in front of proud grandfather-Tom Warner. Buffalo College Chess League October Champion was Mathew GH Jenkins a student at BYU.

In the U1500 Section, William M. Rich, from Amherst, NY was the champion with an undefeated mark of 3.5/4 and recharged his rating to 1344. Finishing in a tie for 2nd place with 3pts each were the previosly unrated Mathew Jenkins and the aforementioned blind player David A. Rosenkoetter. [Upset Leaderboard: David A. Rosenkoetter (967) with 286 upset points, Steve L. Baer(1085) for 168 points, and William M. Rich(1204) for 67 pts.]

Harish Srinivasan was a perfect 4 for 4 and was clear first in the OPEN SECTION and raised his rating to 1925! Tying for second were Vance Williams (2132), Thomas A. Warner(1739) and Michael A. Mc Duffie(1156) all with 3 points. [UPSET LEADERBOARD: Michael A. Mc Duffie(1156) for 601 points, Harish Srinivasan(1886) for 246 pts, and Erik W. Lubas(1556) for 112 pts.]

The next Grand Prix will be named in honor of a WWII veteran from Clarence, New York- Roland K. Beard, Jr. While in the Airforce, OSS, he and a colleague were responsible for breaking the code of the Japanese that helped save many British soldiers on a ship that was to be attacked. He has not been in good health recently and we are trying to have the US Government issue him and his fellow soldier their Honorary Citation. It was to be awarded to them earlier but some how fell through the cracks. He currently lives in Maryland but his sister will be delighted to share photos and stories of her brother with us. Previosly when he had lived in the Clarence area, he had taught chess to children. So we hope we have a nice turn out to meet and greet his sister. Saturday, November 21, 2009, Main Place Mall, 390 Main St, Buffalo NY, Four Rounds, Swiss, Game/50. For more information and registration please reply to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com

OCTOBER GRAND PRIX 2009

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Main Place Mall, Upper Level, 390 Main St., Buffalo NY 14201

Hosted by Kellogg Leadership for Community Change and the Archangel 8 Chess Academy

2009 Schedule:November 21st, and December 19th, 2009. Every Third Saturday of each month.

$305.00 GUARANTEED CASH PRIZES

Four Rounds, Swiss, Game/50, USCF Membership required!

Registration closes at 9:30am.

Schedule:Rd 1 at 9:45am, Rd 2 at 11:30am, Rd 3 at 1:15pm, Rd 4 at 3pm.

Advance entries $20 vs $35 by wednesday October 14, 2009. Checks mailed and made payable to Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221 Please include full name, USCF ID #, section, and telephone number.

CASH PRIZES:Open $120 and $75, U1900 $60 and U1500 $50.00

NEW SECTION: BUFFALO COLLEGE CHESS LEAGUE, 5 ROUNDS, GAME/30, ENTRY FEE $20.00

STAR SCHOLASTICS: USCF RATED, Five Rounds, Swiss, Game/30, Entry Fee $10.00, Games start at 10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm and 2pm. Pizza and Refreshments provided! Trophies to the TOP THREE WINNERS!

ACKER GRAND PRIX 2009 RESULTS

*** Update Crosstable now available Twenty four players came out in support of the Daniel R. Acker Memorial Grand Prix.

The results for the STAR SCHOLASTIC SECTION, open to all students K - 12th grades had Partho Bhattacharya(City Honors) and Ryan Madden(Pioneer) tied for First Place with 2.5 points each, 2nd Place William J. Deuschle(Nardin Academy), 3rd Place Miles A. James(Olmstead #64) and 4th Place Dakaylah Winfield(MLK JR.#39).

In the Daniel R Acker Memorial U1500 Section, the winners were First Place - Timothy Pierce and 2nd Place - James P. Davis, Esq. U1500 UPSET LEADERS: Miles A. James 555 pts, Williams J. Deuschle 81 pts, Steve L. Baer 77.5 pts. (Upset points are awarded to the lower rated player who gets a result aginst a higher rated player. It is determined by the full point differential between the winning lower rated player and the higher rated player s/he beat or in the case of a draw half of the points between the lower and higher rated player. )

In the Daniel R Acker Memorial OPEN Section, First Place went to Robert P. Cousins, who recently moved into the WNY area from New Hampshire, 2nd Place was tied between Vance Williams and Harish Srinivasan. Harish earned the U1900 class prize. UPSET LEADERS: Harish Srinivasan 307.5 pts., Ryan Madden 109.5 pts., David M. Biddle 98 pts.

It was nice to see NM Lionel L. Davis again, as he came and gave game analysis to Dakaylah Winfield. Perhaps we might see some of the other top WNY players like IM Kenneth Regan, NM Eddie Mark, experts Mark Clark, Douglas Dubose, and Rev. Marijan Procyk at future events.

We want to thank all of those you attended. To those of you that had the desire to play but were unable to do so this time, our next Grand Prix will be SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009, MAIN PLACE MALL, 390 MAIN STREET, BUFFALO, NY, SAME FORMAT, DEADLINE FOR ADVANCE ENTRIES IS OCTOBER 14, 2009. All questions and comments with reply to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com

DANIEL R. ACKER GRAND PRIX 2009

Presented by Willie Hutch Jones Sports Clinic and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy in memory of Daniel R. Ackers. To read more about him go to http://wings.buffalo.edu/uncrownedqueens/K/bios/A/acker_daniel_r_sr.html.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Main Place Mall, Upper Level, 390 Main St, Buffalo NY 14201.

This is a US Chess Federation Four Round Chess Tournament. US Chess Membership is required. Can join at the door for an additional yearly membership fee.

Four Rounds, Swiss, Game 50, Open section Cash Prizes based upon 17 total entries. Advance entry fee $20 vs $30 CASH ONLY at the door, postmarked no later than September 16, 2009. Open Cash Prizes, $120 & $75, U1900 $60 and U1500 $50.00.

Schedule:Rouund 1 at 9:45am, Rd 2 at 11:30am, Rd 3 at 1:15pm, Rd 4 at 3:00pm. One half point BYE available if requested at registration. Late entries must take one half point BYE. Guaranteed entries are paid by check or cash prior to the tournament. NO REFUNDS! Make checks payable and mail to Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo New York 14221, postmarked no later than September 16, 2009, with full name, USCF ID number, Section of play, and telephone number. Scholastic STAR Section: Game 30, Medals for TOP 3 Winners, Scholastic Entry Fee $5.00. Schedule:10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm and 2pm. NEW SECTION: Simpson & Simpson LLC., COLLEGIATE CHESS LEAGUE, Five Rounds, GAME 30, CASH PRIZES BASED UPON 10 TOTAL ENTRIES, $50.00 and $45.00, Entry Fee $15.00, deadline Sept 16, 2009. Schedule: Rd 1 - 9:45am, 10:45am, 11:45am, 12:45pm and 1:45pm.

Questions/Comments please reply to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.

PULASKI DAY GRAND PRIX 2009

Presented by Willie Hutch Jones Sports Clinic in conjunction with the Archangel 8 Chess Academy.

Saturday, August 15, 2009, Main Place Mall, Upper Level, 390 Main Street, Buffalo New York 14201. FREE PARKING UNDER MALL AND FOOD COURT OPEN during tournament.

This is a United States Chess Federation Open Rated Tournament. The format will be Four Rounds, Swiss System, Game 50, Advance Entry Fee $20 if received no later than Wednesday, August 12, 2009 or $30 Cash only at the door. Adanced Paid participates are guaranteed entry without penalty of one half point bye.

Registration:Starts at 9am until 9:30am. Games start at 9:45am.

Rounds: Rd 1 at 9:45am, Rd 2 at 11:30am, Rd 3 at 1:15pm, Rd 4 at 3pm. Byes are available with advance notice to tournament director prior to the next round.

CASH PRIZES based upon 17 paid total entries. Open $100 and $60, U1900 $60 & $40, U1500 $50.00. Play others of same rating sections. Sections will be combined if necessary.

Willie Hutch Jones Star Scholastics Section: Five Rounds, Game 30, Entry fee $5.00. RATED Beginners Open - Two Sections, U600 and U 1200. Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners. Registration closes at 9:45am. Games start at 10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm and 2pm, Awards to follow after last games.

Scholastic players may bring a bag lunch/snacks!

CHESS SOFTWARE SUPPLIES (ie DVD/CD), WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!

Please make checks payable and mail to Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo New York 14221, with full name, USCF id number and telephone number, no later than wednesday, august 12, 2009.

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 Monthly Grand Prix!, SAVE THE DATE! Saturday November 7th Elementary Fall Chess Championships.

RESULTS OF THE BUFFALO MASTERS GRAND PRIX

Master Of His World Painting by Marion Rose

Saturday, June 20, 2009- Buffalo, NY- 13 players participated and NM Lionel Davis prevailed. Recent 2009 Mayor's Cup Champion Vance Williams took a tumble while scholastic Ben Havey continues to soar (now to 1741)! The full cross table is at http://main.uschess.org/assets/msa_joomla/XtblMain.php?200906205171

FINAL RESULTS H. MC CARTHY GIPSON GRAND PRIX

******** Crosstable*********

Look at the Buffalo News, page c3 for Miles A. James, 8 year old, member of the Urban Knights Chess Club, Buffalo NY, shows a large picture with his poker face vs. Steve L. Baer.

HAL PAYNE SCHOLASTIC SECTION WINNERS:

Willie J. Smith III, H. Mc Carthy Gipson Grand Prix 2009 Champion 2nd Place - Zachary M. Gerow, Hoover Elementary, Kenmore NY. 3rd Place - Dakaylah N. Winfield 4th Place - Miles A. James 5th Place - Jacob P. Frederiksen, Transit Middle, Williamsville NY.

The Urban Knights Chess Club member were represented by Willie J Smith - Champion, Dakaylah N. Winfield 3rd Place, and Miles A. James, Fourth Place. The Urban Knights Chess Club meets every wednesday at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Branch Library at 6pm.

DAVID EVANS MEMORIAL U1450 WINNERS:

Erik W. Lubas, H. Mc Carthy Gipson Grand Prix 2009 Champion, Robert P. Gerow, and Christopher Sherry. Fourth Place Winners: James J. Paul and David A. Braasch.

Best Unrated Player: Lloyd E. Jamieson, Medal Winner.

U1200 Champion - Michael R. Gerow, Medal Winner.

UPSET LEADERS:

Michael R. Gerow - 141 points and Robert P. Gerow - 35.5 points.

New USCF member: Lloyd E. Jamieson

H. MC CARTHY GIPSON GRAND PRIX OPEN SECTION WINNERS:

Lionel L. Davis, USCF National Master, H. Mc Gipson Grand Prix 2009 Champion 2nd Place - Vance Williams, Under 1900 Winners: David S. Miller and Vince C. Woodard.

UPSET LEADERS:

Michael A. Mc Duffie (1110) - 377 points, Patrick T. Robinson(1757) -192.5 pts, Vance Williams(2101) - 165 pts., Harish Srinisvan(1745) - 93 pts., Nathan Braasch(1630) - 35.5 pts., and David S Miller(1701) - 15 pts.

Top 4 players USCF ratings were between 2257 and 2142.

A special Get Well wish goes out to George Barton, who is in Mercy Hospital, and is looking for some face to face casual chess games to keep him busy while recovering. So if you have time go over and play a game during Visiting Hours.

Thanks to all those who continue to support our efforts in growing the chess Community in WNY. Please pre register for the2009 Third Annual Mayor's Cup Class Championships, held at Buffalo State College, Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY, on Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th, 2009. For more details visit http://www.buffalonians.com/ or register at arcangel8chess@yahoo.com. Advance entries no later than May 30, 2009.

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, May 16, 2009

The 2nd Annual H. Mc Carthy Gipson Grand Prix featuring NM Lionel L. Davis of Buffalo, NY, will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Upper Level of The Main Place Mall, 390 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14201. It is a USCF 10 point (enhanced) Grand Prix Event, in Four Rounds using Swiss System pairings. Game/45 with rounds at 9:45am, 11:30am, 1:15pm and 3pm.

Four Sections:

• Open Grand Prix, Guaranteed Prize Money, $250, $150 and U1900 $120. Entry fee $30 or $50 onsite.
• U1450 David Evans, Jr. Memorial Section, Entry fee $25 or $35 onsite, Cash prizes based on 15 entries, $150, $100 and $60.
• Law Enforcement:Unrated, Entry fee $25.00, based upon 15 entries, 1st Place $150, $100 and $60.
• Middle & High School Scholastics, Five rounds, Game 30, Entry fee $10.00, Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place winners. Rounds start at 10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm and 2pm.

Please make checks payable and mail to: Archangel 8 Chess Academy, "Gipson", 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo NY 14221. Please include full name, USCF ID number, Rating and Section of play.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Victims Fund of Flight #3407. Donations will also be accepted.

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, May 16, 2009

Second Annual KLCC - H. MC CARTHY GIPSON GRAND PRIX 2009!

A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE VICTIMS OF FLIGHT #3407.

• Main Place Mall, 390 Main St, Buffalo NY 14201.
• Guaranteed $520 Cash Prizes for Grand Prix Section. 1st Place $250, 2nd Place $150, U1900 $120.00. Enhanced USCF Grand Prix Points.
• Advance Entry Fee $30 or $50 On Site. Mail and make checks payable to:Archangel 8 Chess Academy, "GIPSON", 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo NY 14221. Postmarked no later than Tuesday, May 12, 2009.
• U1450 EF $25 or $35 on site. Cash prizes based upon 15 entries, 1st place $150, 2nd place $100 and 3rd place $60.
• Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Section: EF $25.00, UNRATED, Cash prizes based upon 15 entries. 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100 and 3rd Place $60.
• Middle & High School Section: 5 Rds, Swiss, Game 30, EF$10, or EF $15 at the door. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Games start at 10am.

OBAMA - KING JR. CELEBRATION GRAND PRIX RESULTS

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009! Starting the year out with a bang, thirty eight players came out to help us celebrate the Inaugural of Barack Obama and the Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The full cross table is available by clicking the following link: http://main.uschess.org/assets/msa_joomla/XtblMain.php?200901176941 Also we have established a Buffalo Grand Prix. After every Buffalo Grand Prix event, players will earn points towards prizes at the end of the year. The total number of points earned are the same points you score during tournament play. Prizes will be determined later. If you have any suggestions to make tournament play better and increase our attendance, please comment at http://www.buffalonians.com/.

The Buffalo District School Board Representative Pam Cahill Scholastic Section, featured eight players. In first place was Christopher Darling who won all 5 games. Second place went to Dakaylah Winfieldand, third place went to new comer Andrew Joslyn, while 4th through sixth went, in order went to Shakyle E. Topps, Nathan Palmisano and Wesley Darling.

In the U1450 Senator Antoine M Thompson Section, there was a first place tie between William M Rich and Christopher Sherry. Tying for 3rd through 6th were James P. Davis, Esq., Terrence Adams, Ryan Madden, and James J Paul, MD. We welcomed back Terrence Adams from Saratoga, NY and scholastic player William Deuschle from Nardin Academy. New comers to this section were Christopher Sherry from Rochester, NY, and Christopher Smith from the Urban Knights Chess Club. Upset leaders were: Terrence Adams (187.5 pts.), Partho Bhattacharya (165 pts), William J. Deuschle (164 pts), William M Rich (62 pts), Christopher Sherry (38), and Erik W. Lubas (19).

In the Obama - MLK Jr. Open Section also had a first place tie between NM Lionel L. Davis, and scholastic player Aquino Inigo from Canada. NM Barry B. Davis, and Inigo Assaripallam -Aquino's father from Canada tied for 3-4th place while the top U1700 honor went to Chester T. Fell. Upset leaders were Michael A. Mc Duffie (551), Pierce A. Cummings (445), David M. Biddle (398), Chester T. Fell (100), Aquino Inigo (93.5), David S. Miller (66) and Josh M. Rofrano (8). We welcomed back Pierce A. Cummings, Chester T. Fell, Gary A. Boye, and Patrick T. Robinson to this section.

Thanks to all who came out and continue to support the chess community. The next Archangel chess tournament will be on Saturday, February 21, 2009, Main Place Mall - Upper Level, 390 Main Street, Buffalo NY. FREE PARKING UNDER THE MALL! Advance registration also to http://www.buffalonians.com/

Sincerely submitted by,

Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador WK Kellogg Foundation Kellogg Fellow

Special prayers for my mother who received a kidney transplant last Friday and is now recovering at home.

KLCC OCTOBER GRAND PRIX RESULTS

A first in the Hal Payne Scholastic Section, as 3 girls sweep the topp three spots! Dakaylah Winfied, daughter of Ken "The Don" Winfield, won her second consecutive monthly tournament. Second place was Daja Vu Romer and third place was Doshlynn Romer (Cousins of Dakaylah). All three are members of the chess federation. Dakaylah, 5th grader at Martin Luther King Jr Multicultural Institute #39, Daja Vu and Doshlynn also 5th graders at PFC William J Grabiarz School of Excellence are also the first African-American females to earn the top three places. Julius T. Spencer, 6th Grader from St. Augustine Scholars School, also tied for third place but lost out on tie breakers.

We would also like to welcome newcomer Allena Harris, from D'Youville Porter Campus School #3 to her first chess tournament. D'Youville Porter Campus School #3 has started a lunchtime volunteered chess program. On a sad note, The St. Augustine Scholars Chess Club has been cancelled due to lack of funding.

The Antoine M Thompson U1600 Section got a new undefeated champion- Benjamin W. Havey(1331) from Kenmore Middle School. Tying for second were David M Biddle (1426), David S. Miller(1574), and Thomas C. Callea Jr.(1003). Ben, your preparation and persistence do payoff! Keep up the good work, lets see if you can make it two monthly wins.

Tournament Upsets: Round 1: Thomas Callea defeated Jerome Barton for 381 points, Erik Lubas draw with Ferdinand Supsup (Canada) for 141 points. Round 2: Michael A Mc Duffie defeated Ferdinand Supsup (Canada) for 396 points, George Barton defeated Glenn Conlin for 386 points, Benjamin Havey defeated David Miller for 243 points, Erik Lubas defeated Jerome Barton for 187 points. Round 3: Thomas Callea defeated Steve Baer for 177 points, Jerome Barton draw with Ferdinand Supsup(Canada) for 47.5 points. Round 4: Thomas Callea defeated Sept. Champion James P Davis for 363 points, Steve Baer tied Ferdinand Supsup for 149.5 points and Benjamin Havey defeated David Biddle for 95 points.

The next KLCC November Grand Prix Tournament will be Saturday, November 15th, 2008. I just returned from Rochester Chess Center where I spoke with Ron and Shelby, inviting the Rochester Chess members to join us next month. Advanced entry fee for the Open Section is $40.00 v. $50, no later than Tuesday November 11th, 2008. Guaranteed Cash Prizes $200, $100 and $60.00.

Reminder Saturday November 8, 2008 will be the first annual WNY Scholastic Fall Team Chess Championships at the Main Place Mall. Two Sections K - 6th Grade and 7th - 12th Grades. Five rounds, Swiss, Game 30. Entry fee is $10 per player, Teams of 4 players, Schools may have more than one team from their school. Individuals and Team Trophies will be awarded. Sponsorships are available. Advanced entry only no later than Tuesday, November 4th, 2008. To register your team, please email full name, age, grade and section to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.

Big Tournamnet Small Entry Fee!

REMINDER THAT THIS MONTH'S KLCC GRAND PRIX OPEN IS THIS SATURDAY!

Once again for those not participating in the Open section the entry fee is only $10! Scholastics only $8!!!

Here is what the WNY Chess Ambassador recently sent out:

• MAIN PLACE MALL - UPPER LEVEL 390 MAIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14201
• FOOD COURT OPEN DURING THE TOURNAMENT!!!!!
• FOUR ROUNDS, SWISS, GAME 45, USCF RATED OPEN TOURNAMENT FEATURING INTERNATIONAL MASTER KENNETH W. REGAN
• CHECK IN NO LATER THAN 9AM, FIRST ROUND STARTS AT 9:30AM
• GRAND PRIX SECTION GUARANTEED CASH PRIZES: ENTRY FEE $50.00 CASH!1ST PLACE $200, 2ND PLACE $100 3RD PLACE $60
• U1600 NYS SENATOR ANTOINE M THOMPSON SECTION: ENTRY FEE $10.00CASH PRIZES BASED UPON 20 ENTRIES: 1ST PLACE TROPHY AND $60, 2ND PLACE TROPHY AND $50, 3RD PLACE $40.
• HAL PAYNE SCHOLASTICS SECTION: ENTRY FEE $8.00, FIVE ROUNDS, GAME/30 TROPHIES FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE WINNERS. CHECK IN NO LATER THAN 9:30AM, GAMES START AT 10 AM.

PLEASE EMAIL ASAP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND WITH FULL NAME, SECTION, USCF MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, USCF CURRENT RATING AND EXPIRATION DATE mailto: ARCANGEL8CHESS@yahoo.com

KLCC SEPTEMBER GRAND PRIX RESULTS 2008

September Champion NM Lionel Davis with son Shaka playing an ultramodern game

Thirty Nine players returned to the "Every third Saturday Grand Prix" tournament. The next Grand Prix tournament will be Saturday, October 18th, 2008 at the Main Place Mall - Upper Level, Buffalo NY.

The Hal Payne Scholastic Exhibition Section produced its first female Champion from a field of eleven players. First place and Undefeated 6-0: Dakaylah, Fifth Grader at Martin Luther King Jr. #39, daughter of Ken Winfield both USCF rated players. Cousin Daja Vu, placed 6th were the only two 5th grader females in the section.

Second place tie Brandon C Small and Acour Dour, both 7th graders at St. Augustines Scholars Chess program, Third place tie Agoth Henry(7th), Julius Spencer(6th) and Majok Henry(6th) all from St Augustines Scholars Chess program.

Other schools represented were Andrell Clemons - Performing Arts Academy, Shakyle Topps - Urban Knights Chess and Buffalo United Charter.

St. Augustine Scholars Chess Program now under a new Chess Coach Michael A. Mc Duffie, USCF Chess Coach is now undergoing a new and challenging direction every friday at St Augustine School with (12) male players. We are also investigating to develop the girls program and we are awaiting for a positive response.

Senator Antoine M Thompson U1600 Section: Eighteen (18) players attended. New comers were Wallie Green, Crystal Taylor and Jack Oleksyn (Rochester Chess Club).

First Place Champion and Undefeated for a second consecutive monthly winner, Attorney James P. Davis. James P Davis in the final round defeated newly crown NY State U1400 Champion William M Rich also U1400 Mayors Cup Champion 2008. 2nd Place Jack Oleksyn (highest rated player in section), and 3rd place tie Josh Rofrano(Rochester Chess Club), Ferdinand Supsup (Canada) and David Biddle.

Upset point leaders were:Vic Bahl (576), George Barton (248), William Rich(192), Josh Rofrano(126.5), Partho Bhattacharya(77.5), Benjamin Havey(70), Erik Lubas (54) and Thomas Callea Jr (34.5points).

In the Open International Grand Prix section turned out ten (10) players, another new high for this section. USCF Ratings ranged from 1606 to 2244.

Returning and undefeated Champion Lionel L. Davis, 2nd Place Aquino Inigo, 13yrs old., from (Welland Ontario, Canada) and 3rd Place Vance Williams.

We want to thank all those who came out and to all those who continue to support the chess community.

KLCC SEPTEMBER GRAND PRIX REMINDER

Main Place Mall - Upper Level 390 Main Street Buffalo NY 14202 Saturday, September 20th, October 18th, November 15th and December 20th, 2008 EVERY THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH! NEW $10.00 REVISED LOWER ENTRY FEES for U1600 and U1200 Sections for the month of September! USCF Open rated chess tournament. Four rounds, Swiss Format Game/45 except last round Game/60. Registration from 8:30am until 9:15am. First matches start at 9:30am, Rd 2 at 11:15am, Rd 3 at 1:00pm, Round 4 (Game 60) at 2:30pm. Each participant must be or must become a USCF member to participate. Can join onsite for additional fee. USCF Rules enforced including writing moves. Open Grand Prix Section has Guaranteed Cash Prizes - 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $100 and 3rd Place $60.00. Entry fee $50.00 with cash only onsite.

The U1600 and U1200 Sections, at the new reduced Entry Fee of $10.00, have Cash Prizes based upon entries. For example if 20 entries in a section then 1st Place $60, 2nd Place $40, and 3rd Place $20.00.

Hal Payne Scholastic Section also has a New Lower entry fee of $8.00, and is a 5 round Swiss, Game/30. Rounds start at 10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm and 2pm. Prizes: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Written notations optional. Advance entries are greatly appreciated, but must be received no later than 7 days prior to the tournament. Make checks payable to Archangel 8 Chess Academy, Grand Prix, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo NY 14221. Please confirm with full name, USCF ID number, USCF Rating, and contact information.

KLCC AUGUST GRAND PRIX RESULTS

17 loyal players came out for the monthly competition at the Main Place Mall located in Buffalo NY. The cross table is available at http://main.uschess.org/assets/msa_joomla/XtblMain.php?200808160181

The Senator Antoine M Thompson U1600 Section was very competitive and went down to the last match. August Trophy Champion is Attorney James P. Davis while 2nd Place had a three way tie between David S. Miller, Ryan Madden, and Steve Baer.

Upsets: Round 3 Vic Bahl defeated Ryan Palmisano for 87 points; Round 4 James P. Davis defeated David S. Miller for 147 points, and Steve Baer defeated Erik Lubas for 74 points.

The Open Grand Prix Section had its share of upsets as well. August's Undefeated Champion was Rev. Marijan Procyk, 2nd Place Vance Williams, and a three way tie for 3rd place including NM Lionel L Davis, Michael A. Mc Duffie, Harish Srinivan and Thomas A Warner.

Upsets: in Round 2 Marijan Procyk defeated Vance Williams for 23 points, Harish Srinivan defeated Albert Patterson for 23 points; in Round 3 Marijan Procyk continued his winnings by defeating National Master Lionel L Davis for 153 points; Round 4 Vance Williams drew with Davis for 65 points, and our Upset point winner was Michael A Mc Duffie defeating Albert W. Patterson for a whopping 841 points.!

Missing in action were Douglas Dubose, NM Barry Davis, IM Kenneth Regan, IM Brian Hartmann, Neal Goldberg, Michael Hillery, Mark Clark and Mark Johnson. With these added players we would have had a total of 15 players- a few more from the Rochester Chess Center and Syracuse Open and we are over the 20 player participation goal in the open section.

We hope all is well with their summer fun and we look forward to their return at the CAN/AM August International Festival, Kenmore Community Center, 135 Wilber Avenue, Kenmore NY on Saturday August 23 and August 24th this weekend.

Please RSVP you participation by email to Arcangel8chess@yahoo.com with full name, USCF ID number, USCF rating and section of play. 2 Sections: Open International and U1600.

KLCC AUGUST GRAND PRIX REMINDER

FEATURING LIONEL L DAVIS, USCF RATED 2230, NATIONAL MASTER, BUFFALO NY

USCF OPEN RATED, Four Rounds, Swiss format, Game 45/60. No elimination.

Main Place Mall, Upper Level, 390 Main St, Buffalo NY 14202.

GUARANTEED CASH PRIZES in Grand Prix Section; EF $50.00. 1st Place $250.00, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $120

Senator Antoine M Thompson U1600 Section, EF $35.00; Cash prizes based upon 20 entries. 1st Place Trophy and $150, 2nd Place $90 and 3rd Place $60.

David Evans Memorial U1200 Section, EF $25.00, Cash prizes based upon 20 entries. 1st Place - Trophy & $150, 2nd Place - Trophy & $90, 3rd Place $60.

Lynn Marinelli Scholastic Section; EF $15.00, Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. Trophies sponsored by Asal Nassir, Financial Services Advisor, New York Life Insurance Company, 6400 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221. Advanced registrations are greatly appreciated no later than Saturday, August 9th, 2008. Mail and make checks payable to: Archangel 8 Chess Academy, "Aug Grand Prix", 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo NY 14221. Please provide full name, USCF Rating, USCF number, expiration date, and Section of play with contact number.

KLCC JUNE GRAND PRIX 2008 RESULTS

First off, I want to welcome Ms. Asal Nassir, a New York Life Insurance Company agent, as our new Chess Sponsor. Ms. Nassir has donated prizes for raffle and or door prizes for future chess events. The Kellogg Leadership for Community Change (KLCC) June Grand Prix attracted 28 players, including competitors from Cleveland, Ohio and Welland, Ontario, Canada. Thomas Warner, while competing in the Cleveland Open last weekend, ran into some old chess friends-the Grabowski's and invited them to return home to play chess. This prompted Eric Grabowski (2120) to do so yesterday. Meanwhile, Aquino Inigo (2088 CFC), a 12 year old rising star from Welland Ontario, Canada, also made a return visit to Buffalo chess competition. Being either a distant visitor or a recent Class Champion from this year's 20008 Mayor's Cup and Class Championship bode well for a excellent result as seen below:

• In The David Evans Jr Memorial U1200 Section, Partho Bhattacharya, this year's Class E Champion, finished first. George Barton was clear second while a four place tie for third included Erik Lubas, Michael Hoffman, Ryan Madden and Vic Bahl.
• In The Senator Antoine M Thompson U1600 Section David Biddle, this year's Class C Champion was clear first. A tie for 2nd/3rd occurred between Charles Lubas and James P Davis, Esq.
• The NY Life Insurance International Open Section had a first place tie between National Master Lionel L. Davis and the aforementioned Aquino Inigo the young Canadain chess expert who was born in Tamil Nadu, India. Cleveland's Eric Grabowski and our Class B Champion, Thomas Warner, tied for third place.
• The Top 5 Upset point winners were 1. Aquino Inigo 2. Partho Bhattacharya 3. Thomas Warner 4. David Biddle and 5.Ryan Palmisano. Upsets in Round 1 were Ryan Madden tie Michael Hoffman, Round 2: Trevor Cohn defeated Richard Herko (Global Charter 2008 Chess Champion), Round 3: Partho Bhattacharya defeated Michael Hoffman, Ryan Madden tie Erik Lubas, Round 4: Partho Bhattacharya defeated Erik Lubas, George Barton defeated Ryan Madden and Nathan Palmisano defeated Marissa Herko.Upsets in Round 1: William Rich defeated Mark Mieth and Steven Baer tied James J Paul, MD., Round 2: David Miller tied Charles Lubas, Round 3: Steven Baer defeated William Rich, David Biddle tied Charles Lubas, James P Davis,Esq. defeated James J Paul, MD., Round 4: David Biddle defeated David Miller.Upsets in Round 1: Thomas Warner tied Eric Grabowski, Round 2: Aquino Inigo defeated Marijan Procyk, Round 3: Aquino Inigo tied Lionel L Davis, Thomas Warner defeated Nourali Rastbood(a former Iranian Champion) Round 4: Aquino Inigo defeated Eric Grabowski and Albert Patterson defeated Nourali Rastbood.
• Our next Grand Prix will be Saturday, July 19, 2008, Main Place Mall, Upper Level, 390 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14202. Featurning Brian Hartman, International Master, 4 Rounds, Swiss, Game 45 for more information please email me at arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.
• Our special CAN/AM INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL, featuring Brian Hartman, International Master, will be Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and July 27, 2008 at the Kenmore Community Youth Center, 135 Wilber Avenue, Kenmore NY 14217 for more details please email me at arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.

I want to thank all of you who continue to support the Archangel 8 Chess events, please invite a friend or a returning chess player to the events, the more we speak up the stronger we become. Special thanks to Dr. Mark Mieth and George Barton who made recent cash donations to the Archangel 8 Chess Academy. Thanks again.

KLCC - H. MC CARTHY GIPSON GRAND PRIX RESULTS!

The first annual H. Mc Carthy Gipson Grand Prix was a tremendous success and upsets were the feature of the day. Those of you who didn't attend missed out on a great field of players- especially in the Gipson International Open Section! Participation like this will surely attract others who want to compete with other highly competitive players. 34 players supported the tournament, which was a substantial increase in attendance. Unfortunately Commissioner Gipson was wisked away by urgent police business and could not stay as long as was hoped. However, after receiving his autographed chess board, he agreed to make arrangements for the attendees to come to his office in the future for pictures. The cross table is available at http://main.uschess.org/assets/msa_joomla/XtblMain.php?200805173271

• In the Gipson Scholastic Section; 1st place went to 4th grader, Trevor D. Cohn, from the KenTon Chess Club. He was undefeated and was the only top rated player in any section to capture top honors. 2nd place went to Julius T. Spencer, 5th grader from The Chess Club of Buffalo and tied for 3rd place was Tyler L. James, 7th grader from Chess Club of Buffalo, and Shannon Smith, 3rd grader. Upsets were as follows, Round 1 has Julius Spencer defeating Tyler James, Round 3 Shannon Smith defeated Miles James, and Round 4 Julius Spencer defeats Miles James.
• The David Evans Jr. Memorial U1200 Section winners were 1st place and new USCF member Charles A. Lubas, undefeated, 2nd place tie were NYS 1st grade Champion Felix Y. Ling and Adam E. Schunk. Upset were in Round 4, Mike Hoffman defeated Ryan Palmisano. Felix Y. Ling was highest rated in the section with USCF rating of 1085.
• In the Antoine M. Thompson U1600, Section Sophia Lynn Lewis from Baltimore, MD our Chess Gear vendor and only woman competing in any adult section, was undefeated and garnered 1st place. Daivd S. Miller was second and tied for 3rd place were David Biddle, Tonawanda, and Charles E Kelly III from Rochester NY. Charles E Kelly III 1580 was highest rated in the section. Upsets in round 1 saw Matt Slomski tie Charles E Kelly III, Round 2 Sophia Lewis defeated David Miller and James P. Davis defeated Matt Slomski, Round 3 David S. Miller defeated Charles E. Kelly III and Sophia Lewis tied David Biddle, Round 4 Steven Baer tied Matt Slomski.
• The Gipson International Grand Prix Section had its share of upsets as well. 1st Place and undefeated was National Master Lionel L. Davis. Expert Vance Williams was second while 3rd place was a tie between International Master Brian Hartman, from Canada and National Master Barry B. Davis. Class Prize was earned by Evan Ashton. The top six ratings were as follows 2450, 2419, 2211, 2141, 2137 and 2100. Upsets in Round 1 had Vance Williams tie IM Brian Hartman, Round 2 Michael Hillery defeated Thomas Warner, NM Lionel L. Davis defeated IM Dr. Kenneth W. Regan. In Round 3, NM Lionel L. Davis defeated his second IM Brian Hartman. While in Round 4, Evan Ashton defeated Thomas Warner and Vance Williams tied NM Lionel L. Davis.

Our next tournament is The David Evans Jr Memorial Chess Classic will be Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the UAW Region 9 Union Hall, 35 Karl Blvd. Williamsville NY off Wherle Drive near Transit Road. Four round Swiss, Game 60, Games start at 10am. The entry fee is $35. Soldier David Evans Jr was a Kensington Graduate who died fighting in the Iraqi War. We are proud to honor his name and his dedication to serve his country as well as others who have fought in service to their community and county. Advanced entries $30.00 should be mailed to: Archangel 8 Chess Academy, atten: Evans Memorial, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo NY 14221 no later than Monday May 25, 2008. Scholastic entry fee is $10 advanced or $15 Cash only at the door. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place finishers. In honor of Mothers Day, female chess player have free entry if registered in advance by May 30, 2008.