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This Week:
Round 5 of Ashland IX on Thursday, July 9
Round 5 of Ashland IX on Thursday, July 9
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| The Columbia Chess Club is an affiliate of the USCF and meets each Thursday evening in Room 125 at Ashland United Methodist Church on Ashland Road between Bush River Road and St. Andrews Road. The club meets from 7:00 - 10:00 every week. We have both Regular Rated and Quick Rated tournaments with an occasional casual night. There is limited space for casual play and socializing for those that do not wish to play in the tournament. For more information check the Club Information page or the Discussion Board. |
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07/02 - Twenty players compete in the Penultimate Round of Ashland IX. Paul Farb (1872)
stays perfect with a victory over Chris Labrecque (1313) and leads by 1 point. James
MacDougall (1936) bounced back scoring the full point over George Morton (1542) and
Steve Boshears (1617) scored the win over Ron Collins (1124) to stay 1 point off the lead.
Keith Eubanks (2042) finally broke into the win column by defeating Ralph Buske (1399)
to round out the Open Section.
In the Amateur Section, Charlie LaMarche (1074) shares the top spot after knocking off
leader Birney Blind (1170) and Craig Patton (981) claimed a share of the lead by defeating
Richard Watts (1196). Dan Smith (UNR) posted his first point of the tournament with a win
over Jeb Horton (UNR).
Ron Labrecque (801) stays in control of the Reserve Section by posting a win over Marty
Anderson (951). Mark Acklie (864) scored his third straight win by defeating Erik Anderson
(587) and trails the leader by one point. Christian Dunlap (576) scored the point over
Mark Gay (UNR).
The current crosstable is HERE.
The Final Round is Thursday, July 9. Registration ends at 7:15. Email, Call or text to
register.
Twenty players are registered for the Columbia Open that will be held Aug 21 - 23 and you
can see the entry list HERE.
If you're in the Charleston area check out the Charleston Chess Club that will begin having
rated events with a quick tournament next week on Wednesday, July 8.
stays perfect with a victory over Chris Labrecque (1313) and leads by 1 point. James
MacDougall (1936) bounced back scoring the full point over George Morton (1542) and
Steve Boshears (1617) scored the win over Ron Collins (1124) to stay 1 point off the lead.
Keith Eubanks (2042) finally broke into the win column by defeating Ralph Buske (1399)
to round out the Open Section.
In the Amateur Section, Charlie LaMarche (1074) shares the top spot after knocking off
leader Birney Blind (1170) and Craig Patton (981) claimed a share of the lead by defeating
Richard Watts (1196). Dan Smith (UNR) posted his first point of the tournament with a win
over Jeb Horton (UNR).
Ron Labrecque (801) stays in control of the Reserve Section by posting a win over Marty
Anderson (951). Mark Acklie (864) scored his third straight win by defeating Erik Anderson
(587) and trails the leader by one point. Christian Dunlap (576) scored the point over
Mark Gay (UNR).
The current crosstable is HERE.
The Final Round is Thursday, July 9. Registration ends at 7:15. Email, Call or text to
register.
Twenty players are registered for the Columbia Open that will be held Aug 21 - 23 and you
can see the entry list HERE.
If you're in the Charleston area check out the Charleston Chess Club that will begin having
rated events with a quick tournament next week on Wednesday, July 8.
| The Columbia Open $2500 b/60 Aug 21-23 Details & Entry List for the Columbia Open can be found HERE. SC's newest weekend tournament will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn at Harbison. Take advantage of the early entry discount, $15 off! Online registration available. |
