Friday, December 18, 2009

#607 Handicap Tourney

There was a 3-way tie for 1st place at last night's Handicap Partner Tournament in Kenilworth.

Winning with 4-1 scores were:

  • Bob Sherry & John Moldovan (1818.0 average)
  • NM Mark Kernighan & Ari Minkov (2078.5)
  • SM Yaacov Norowitz & Dr. Richard Lewis (2115.5)
Bob & I upset Yaacov & Doc but lost to Mark & Ari.

The stronger side gave material odds of 1 pawn (or the equivalent) per 100 points of rating-difference.


Also taking part in the event, which featured a G/5 control, were Greg Tomkovich, Mike Wojcio, Joe Renna, Bert Shiffman, Ted Mann & Luis Ruales.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

#606 Kramniks Awarded 3-1 Victory

The Kenilworth Kramniks have been awarded a forfeit win on board 4 & a 3-1 victory in Monday's match vs. Summit because their opponents used an ineligible player.

For more info, visit the
GSCL blog.

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

#605 Kramniks Tie Summit 2-2

Last night the Kenilworth Kramniks played to a 2-2 against Summit.

Full details have been posted on the
Garden State Chess League blog.

Update 12/8 at 9:28 a.m. -
Summit games uploaded

Friday, December 04, 2009

#604 Kortchnois Sweep, Karpovs Fall

In 3rd round Garden State League action, The Kenilworth Kortchnois swept Sparta 4-0 but the Karpovs lost to Hamilton 2.5-1.5 & were knocked out of 1st place.

More details on the
GSCL blog.

On Monday night, the Kramniks visit Summit.