Happy Holidays to all my chess friends, acquaintances and readers.
Monday, December 24, 2018
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
#1343 Kenilworth CC Holiday Party & Elections Tomorrow
Good news!
The Kenilworth Chess Club's business meeting, officer elections & holiday party will take place, as scheduled, tomorrow night, beginning at 8 p.m.
The Kenilworth Chess Club's business meeting, officer elections & holiday party will take place, as scheduled, tomorrow night, beginning at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
#1342 NEW VENUE & TIME FOR UNION COUNTY FINALE
NEW VENUE AND TIME FOR UNION COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE
Thursday 12/13 at 7:30 p.m.
Chess Mates Academy
75 East Cherry St.
Suite 11
Rahway, NJ 07065
You can park in The Waiting Room's lot across the street.
There will be no chess at the Kenilworth Recreation Center again this week, due to continued construction.
The center's availability for Thursday, December 20 will be known by Tuesday, the 18th.
Thursday 12/13 at 7:30 p.m.
Chess Mates Academy
75 East Cherry St.
Suite 11
Rahway, NJ 07065
You can park in The Waiting Room's lot across the street.
There will be no chess at the Kenilworth Recreation Center again this week, due to continued construction.
The center's availability for Thursday, December 20 will be known by Tuesday, the 18th.
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
#1341 TOMORROW'S KCC MEETING CANCELED
TOMORROW'S KENILWORTH CHESS CLUB MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED!
THE REC CENTER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY CONCERNS.
The December 13th meeting will be canceled or moved to a different venue or day.
Revised Kenilworth Chess Club Schedule for December & Early January:
December 6 - Meeting canceled. 4th Round of Union County Championship postponed. Make-up date & venue TBA.
December 13 - To be announced. A substitute venue is being sought. If that attempt fails, the meeting will be canceled.
THE REC CENTER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY CONCERNS.
The December 13th meeting will be canceled or moved to a different venue or day.
Revised Kenilworth Chess Club Schedule for December & Early January:
December 6 - Meeting canceled. 4th Round of Union County Championship postponed. Make-up date & venue TBA.
December 13 - To be announced. A substitute venue is being sought. If that attempt fails, the meeting will be canceled.
December 20 - Annual Business Meeting & Holiday Party
December 27 - To be announced.
January 3 - To be announced.
January 10 - LM Scott Massey's lecture on the Magnus Carlsen-Fabiano Caruana match. Admission: $5.
December 27 - To be announced.
January 3 - To be announced.
January 10 - LM Scott Massey's lecture on the Magnus Carlsen-Fabiano Caruana match. Admission: $5.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
#1340 TOMORROW'S KCC MEETING CANCELED!
TOMORROW'S KENILWORTH CHESS CLUB MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED!
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 to 9 p.m. 3.3 inches of snow are expected in Kenilworth.
ROUND 3 OF THE UNION COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 29TH.
Round 4 has been re-scheduled for December 6th.
The club's business meeting has been re-scheduled for December 20th.
Monday, November 12, 2018
#1339 ChessBase Shop Sale: 25% Off For 24 Hours!!
For the next 24 hours, items in the ChessBase Shop are 25% off.
Big savings on some great products!
Unfortunately, I bought my ChessBase 15 upgrade, MegaBase 2019 upgrade & Komodo 12 from other vendors 8 days ago. 😟
Friday, November 09, 2018
#1338 World Championship Underway!
The World Chess Championship is underway!
I recommend chess24.com's coverage, with commentary by GM Peter Svidler & IM/WGM Sopiko Guramishvili.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
#1337 Lecture Tonight At Kenilworth CC
I will be giving a lecture at the Kenilworth Chess Club tonight.
The topic: My Best Games 2017-18
Time: 8:15 p.m.
Admission: $5.
Here's a preview of the accompanying 5-page handout.
Friday, August 17, 2018
#1336 Kenilworth Summer Open & Scholastic - Round 3
Kenilworth Summer Open & Scholastic
August 2-30
Round 3
Open Section
Results
Kernighan 1-0 Camejo
Vargas 1/2-1/2 McAuliffe
Gottlieb 0-1 Benitez
Renna 1/2-1/2 Mazzillo
Malko 0-1 Fricker
Hunt withdrew
Moldovan: 1 point bye
Open Standings
1. Kernighan 3.0
= 2-4. Benitez, Vargas, McAuliffe 2.0
= 5-9. Camejo, Fricker, Moldovan, Renna, Mazzillo 1.5
= 10-11. Gottlieb, Malko 1.0
= 12-14. Hunt, Yarava, Ruales 0.5
With Yarava to receive a partial refund & Moldovan playing as a filler, prizes will be based on 12 players.
Scholastic Section
Changed to Scholastic & U1200 Section
+ Ruales (filler)
Results
Zeng 1-0 Singh
Ruales 0-1 Raghavan (transferred from Open)
Scholastic & U1200 Standings
1. Raghavan 3.0
2. Zeng 2.0
= 3-4. Nallapareddy, Singh 0.5
3 trophies to be awarded: 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
Withdrawn players & fillers ineligible.
Round 4 is on Thursday 8/23, at 7:30 p.m.
Scholastic/U1200 fillers welcome.
Info updated 8.30 @11:13 p.m.
August 2-30
Round 3
Open Section
Results
Kernighan 1-0 Camejo
Vargas 1/2-1/2 McAuliffe
Gottlieb 0-1 Benitez
Renna 1/2-1/2 Mazzillo
Malko 0-1 Fricker
Hunt withdrew
Moldovan: 1 point bye
Open Standings
1. Kernighan 3.0
= 2-4. Benitez, Vargas, McAuliffe 2.0
= 5-9. Camejo, Fricker, Moldovan, Renna, Mazzillo 1.5
= 10-11. Gottlieb, Malko 1.0
= 12-14. Hunt, Yarava, Ruales 0.5
With Yarava to receive a partial refund & Moldovan playing as a filler, prizes will be based on 12 players.
Scholastic Section
Changed to Scholastic & U1200 Section
+ Ruales (filler)
Results
Zeng 1-0 Singh
Ruales 0-1 Raghavan (transferred from Open)
Scholastic & U1200 Standings
1. Raghavan 3.0
2. Zeng 2.0
= 3-4. Nallapareddy, Singh 0.5
3 trophies to be awarded: 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
Withdrawn players & fillers ineligible.
Round 4 is on Thursday 8/23, at 7:30 p.m.
Scholastic/U1200 fillers welcome.
Info updated 8.30 @11:13 p.m.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
#1335 Kenilworth Scholastic Update
Kenilworth Summer Scholastic update:
Entry fees for the Scholastic Section has been waived!
Those who paid an EF in that section will receive credit toward a Westfield CC tournament!
Late-joiners & fillers will be accepted until the end of the event!
#1334 Kenilworth Summer Open & Scholastic - Round 2
Kenilworth Summer Open & Scholastic
August 2-30
Round 2
August 2-30
Round 2
Open Section
Ashrit Yarava withdrew.
Results
Benitez 0-1 Kernighan
Camejo 1-0 Fricker
Hunt 0-1 Vargas
Gottlieb 1-0 Ruales
Moldovan 0-1 Renna
Malko: 1 point bye (?)
Standings
1. Kernighan 2.0
= 2-4. Camejo, Vargas, McAuliffe 1.5
= 5-9. Benitez, Gottlieb, Renna, Mazzillo, Malko (?) 1.0
= 10-14. Fricker, Moldovan, Hunt, Yarava, Ruales 0.5
Scholastic Section
Ajitesh Nallapareddy Gari withdrew
+ Hannah Malko (filler)
Results
Singh 0-1 Raghavan
Malko 0-1 Zeng
Standings
1. Raghavan 2.0
2. Zeng 1.0
= 3-5. Nallapareddy, Singh 0.5
Round 3 is TONIGHT AT 7:30 p.m.!
Ashrit Yarava withdrew.
Results
Benitez 0-1 Kernighan
Camejo 1-0 Fricker
Hunt 0-1 Vargas
Gottlieb 1-0 Ruales
Moldovan 0-1 Renna
Malko: 1 point bye (?)
Standings
1. Kernighan 2.0
= 2-4. Camejo, Vargas, McAuliffe 1.5
= 5-9. Benitez, Gottlieb, Renna, Mazzillo, Malko (?) 1.0
= 10-14. Fricker, Moldovan, Hunt, Yarava, Ruales 0.5
Scholastic Section
Ajitesh Nallapareddy Gari withdrew
+ Hannah Malko (filler)
Results
Singh 0-1 Raghavan
Malko 0-1 Zeng
Standings
1. Raghavan 2.0
2. Zeng 1.0
= 3-5. Nallapareddy, Singh 0.5
Round 3 is TONIGHT AT 7:30 p.m.!
#1333 Kenilworth Summer Open & Scholastic - Round 1
Kenilworth Summer Open & Scholastic
August 2-30
Round 1
Open Results
Kernighan 1-0 Gottlieb
Renna 0-1 Benitez
Fricker 1/2-1/2 Yarava
Mazzillo 1/2-1/2 Hunt
McAuliffe 1-0 Malko
1/2 point byes: Camejo, Moldovan, Vargas, Ruales
Open Standings
= 1-3. Kernighan, Benitez, McAuliffe 1.0
= 4-11. Camejo, Fricker, Moldovan, Vargas, Hunt, Yarava, Mazzillo, Ruales 0.5
= 12-14. Gottlieb, Renna, Malko 0.0
Scholastic Results
Nallapareddy 1/2-1/2 Singh
Raghavan 1-0 Zeng
Scholastic Standings
1. Raghavan 1.0
= 2-3. Nallapareddy, Singh 0.5
4. Zeng 0.0
August 2-30
Round 1
Open Results
Kernighan 1-0 Gottlieb
Renna 0-1 Benitez
Fricker 1/2-1/2 Yarava
Mazzillo 1/2-1/2 Hunt
McAuliffe 1-0 Malko
1/2 point byes: Camejo, Moldovan, Vargas, Ruales
Open Standings
= 1-3. Kernighan, Benitez, McAuliffe 1.0
= 4-11. Camejo, Fricker, Moldovan, Vargas, Hunt, Yarava, Mazzillo, Ruales 0.5
= 12-14. Gottlieb, Renna, Malko 0.0
Scholastic Results
Nallapareddy 1/2-1/2 Singh
Raghavan 1-0 Zeng
Scholastic Standings
1. Raghavan 1.0
= 2-3. Nallapareddy, Singh 0.5
4. Zeng 0.0
#1332 Kenilworth Summer Open & Scholastic - Participants List
Kenilworth Summer Open & Scholastic
August 2-30
Open Section:
1. LM Mark Kernighan 2274
2. NM Mauricio Camejo 2103 (joined in round 2)
3. Gilberto Benitez 1896
4. Terry Fricker 1816
5. John Moldovan 1816 (filler?)
6. Humberto Vargas 1729 (joined in round 2)
7. Bob Hunt 1695
8. Geoff McAuliffe 1625
9. Paul Gottlieb 1516
10. Ashrit Yarava 1483 (withdrew)
11. Joe Renna 1411
12. Pat Mazzillo 1257
13. Hannah Malko 1164
14. Luis Ruales 570 (joined in round 2)
Scholastic Section:
1. Ajitesh Nallapareddy Gari 1109 (withdrew)
2. Daven Zeng 879
3. Gurkaran Singh 834
4. Surya Raghavan 748
Rounds are at 7:30 p.m. on August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Late-joins accepted until the start of round 3 on 8/16.
For more information visit http://www.kenilworthchessclub.org/calendar/index.html#aug or http://www.uschess.org/tlas/upcoming.php?STATE=NJ
Saturday, July 28, 2018
#1331 Kernighan Wins Kenilworth Summer Tournament
LM Mark Kernighan won the 2018 Kenilworth Summer Tournament held May 3-July 26.
Sam Abujawdeh finished 2nd, despite missing the last 5 weeks.
Dave Lazarus and I tied for 3rd.
Hannah Malko was the Under Age 18 winner.
Pat Mazzillo earned U1600 honors.
The Age 65+ prize is to be determined.
Prize list updated 7/28 @ 4:07 p.m.
Week 13 Results, by board number:
1. Tomkovich 0-1 Kernighan
2. Moldovan 1/2-1/2 Lazarus
McAuliffe 1/2-1/2 Moldovan
3. Malko 0-1 Benitez
Benitez 1-0 Lazarus
4. Dovydaitis 0-1 Mazzillo
Final Standings:
1. Kernighan 14.0
2. Abujawdeh 11.0
= 3-4. Lazarus, Moldovan 10.0
= 5-7. Camejo, Benitez, Malko 7.0
= 8-9. McAuliffe, Tomkovich 3.5
= 10-11. Hunt, Mazzillo 3.0
= 12-13. Gottlieb, Pluviose 2.5
14. Dovydaitis 2.0
= 15-18. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Ruales 0.0
REMINDER: The 5-round, USCF-rated Kenilworth Summer Open and Scholastic begins next week, on Thursday, August 2nd. Rounds are at 7:30 p.m.
For details visit http://www.kenilworthchessclub.org/calendar/index.html#aug
Sam Abujawdeh finished 2nd, despite missing the last 5 weeks.
Dave Lazarus and I tied for 3rd.
Hannah Malko was the Under Age 18 winner.
Pat Mazzillo earned U1600 honors.
The Age 65+ prize is to be determined.
Prize list updated 7/28 @ 4:07 p.m.
Week 13 Results, by board number:
1. Tomkovich 0-1 Kernighan
2. Moldovan 1/2-1/2 Lazarus
McAuliffe 1/2-1/2 Moldovan
3. Malko 0-1 Benitez
Benitez 1-0 Lazarus
4. Dovydaitis 0-1 Mazzillo
Final Standings:
1. Kernighan 14.0
2. Abujawdeh 11.0
= 3-4. Lazarus, Moldovan 10.0
= 5-7. Camejo, Benitez, Malko 7.0
= 8-9. McAuliffe, Tomkovich 3.5
= 10-11. Hunt, Mazzillo 3.0
= 12-13. Gottlieb, Pluviose 2.5
14. Dovydaitis 2.0
= 15-18. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Ruales 0.0
REMINDER: The 5-round, USCF-rated Kenilworth Summer Open and Scholastic begins next week, on Thursday, August 2nd. Rounds are at 7:30 p.m.
For details visit http://www.kenilworthchessclub.org/calendar/index.html#aug
Monday, July 23, 2018
Friday, July 20, 2018
#1329 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 12 Results
Kernighan clinched a tie for first when I blundered in a winning position against him.
Despite the loss, I secured a top 4 finish for the 13th straight year.
Results, by board number:
1. Tomkovich 0-1 Moldovan
Moldovan 0-1 Kernighan
2. Dovydaitis 0-1 Lazarus
3. Malko 1/2-1/2 Mazzillo
4. Mazzillo 1/2-1/2 Malko
Standings after round 12 of 13:
Corrected 7/28 @ 9:26 a.m.
1. Kernighan 13.0
2. Abujawdeh 11.0
3. Lazarus 9.5
4. Moldovan 9.0
= 5-6. Camejo, Malko 7.0
7. Benitez 5.0
8. Tomkovich 3.5
= 9-10. Hunt, McAuliffe 3.0
= 11-12. Gottlieb, Pluviose 2.5
= 13-14. Mazzillo, Dovydaitis 2.0
= 15-18. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Ruales 0.0
The current prize amounts and leaders for them are:
1st place $34 (Kernighan)
2nd place $17 (Abujawdeh)
3rd place $8.50 (Lazarus)
U1600 $8.50 (Pluviose, Gottlieb)
Under age 18 $8.50 (---)
Under age 13 $8.50 (Malko).
If we do not get another U18 player we shall instead award a 65+ prize.
A 5-round, USCF-rated swiss & scholastic will begin on August 2nd. For details visit http://www.kenilworthchessclub.org/calendar/index.html#aug
Despite the loss, I secured a top 4 finish for the 13th straight year.
Results, by board number:
1. Tomkovich 0-1 Moldovan
Moldovan 0-1 Kernighan
2. Dovydaitis 0-1 Lazarus
3. Malko 1/2-1/2 Mazzillo
4. Mazzillo 1/2-1/2 Malko
Standings after round 12 of 13:
Corrected 7/28 @ 9:26 a.m.
1. Kernighan 13.0
2. Abujawdeh 11.0
3. Lazarus 9.5
4. Moldovan 9.0
= 5-6. Camejo, Malko 7.0
7. Benitez 5.0
8. Tomkovich 3.5
= 9-10. Hunt, McAuliffe 3.0
= 11-12. Gottlieb, Pluviose 2.5
= 13-14. Mazzillo, Dovydaitis 2.0
= 15-18. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Ruales 0.0
The current prize amounts and leaders for them are:
1st place $34 (Kernighan)
2nd place $17 (Abujawdeh)
3rd place $8.50 (Lazarus)
U1600 $8.50 (Pluviose, Gottlieb)
Under age 18 $8.50 (---)
Under age 13 $8.50 (Malko).
If we do not get another U18 player we shall instead award a 65+ prize.
THE SUMMER TOURNAMENT CONCLUDES NEXT WEEK.
Friday, July 13, 2018
#1328 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 11 Results
With Abujawdeh absent for the 3rd straight week, Kernighan took clear possession of first.
Results, by board number:
1. Lazarus 0-1 Kernighan
2. Moldovan 1-0 Dovydaitis
3. Malko 1-0 Gottlieb
4. Tomkovich 1-0 Mazzillo
Standings after round 11 of 13:
Corrected 7/28 @ 9:16 a.m.
1. Kernighan 12.0
2. Abujawdeh 11.0
3. Lazarus 8.5
4. Moldovan 8.0
5. Camejo 7.0
6. Malko 6.0
7. Benitez 5.0
8. Tomkovich 3.5
= 9-10. Hunt, McAuliffe 3.0
= 11-12. Gottlieb, Pluviose 2.5
13. Dovydaitis 2.0
14. Mazzillo 1.0
= 15-18. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Ruales 0.0
The current prize amounts and leaders for them are:
1st place $34 (Kernighan)
2nd place $17 (Abujawdeh)
3rd place $8.50 (Lazarus)
U1600 $8.50 (Pluviose, Gottlieb $4.25 ea.)
Under age 18 $8.50 (---)
Under age 13 $8.50 (Malko).
If we do not get another U18 player we shall instead award a 65+ prize.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
Results, by board number:
1. Lazarus 0-1 Kernighan
2. Moldovan 1-0 Dovydaitis
3. Malko 1-0 Gottlieb
4. Tomkovich 1-0 Mazzillo
Standings after round 11 of 13:
Corrected 7/28 @ 9:16 a.m.
1. Kernighan 12.0
2. Abujawdeh 11.0
3. Lazarus 8.5
4. Moldovan 8.0
5. Camejo 7.0
6. Malko 6.0
7. Benitez 5.0
8. Tomkovich 3.5
= 9-10. Hunt, McAuliffe 3.0
= 11-12. Gottlieb, Pluviose 2.5
13. Dovydaitis 2.0
14. Mazzillo 1.0
= 15-18. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Ruales 0.0
The current prize amounts and leaders for them are:
1st place $34 (Kernighan)
2nd place $17 (Abujawdeh)
3rd place $8.50 (Lazarus)
U1600 $8.50 (Pluviose, Gottlieb $4.25 ea.)
Under age 18 $8.50 (---)
Under age 13 $8.50 (Malko).
If we do not get another U18 player we shall instead award a 65+ prize.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
Friday, July 06, 2018
#1327 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 10 Results
Kernighan defeated Hunt and is now tied for first.
Lazarus scored 1.5/2 and is now clear 3rd.
I had win and a draw, improving my record to +6-1=2.
Results, by board number:
1. Hunt 0-1 Kernighan
2. Lazarus 1-0 Benitez
3. Mazzillo 0-1 Moldovan
3. Lazarus 1/2-1/2 Moldovan
4. Pluviose 1/2-1/2 McAuliffe
5. Gottlieb 1-0 Dovydaitis
Standings after round 10 of 13:
Corrected 7/28 @ 9:13 a.m.
= 1-2. Kernighan, Abujawdeh 11.0
3. Lazarus 8.5
= 4-5. Camejo, Moldovan 7.0
= 6-7. Benitez, Malko 5.0
= 8-9. Hunt, McAuliffe 3.0
= 10-12. Tomkovich, Gottlieb, Pluviose 2.5
13. Dovydaitis 2.0
14. Mazzillo 1.0
= 15-18. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Ruales 0.0
The current prize amounts and leaders for them are:
1st place $34 (Kernighan & Abujawdeh $25.50 each)
2nd place $17
3rd place $8.50 (Lazarus)
U1600 $8.50 (Gottlieb, Pluviose $4.25 ea.)
Under age 18 $8.50 (---)
Under age 13 $8.50 (Malko).
If we do not get another U18 player we shall instead award a 65+ prize.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
Lazarus scored 1.5/2 and is now clear 3rd.
I had win and a draw, improving my record to +6-1=2.
Results, by board number:
1. Hunt 0-1 Kernighan
2. Lazarus 1-0 Benitez
3. Mazzillo 0-1 Moldovan
3. Lazarus 1/2-1/2 Moldovan
4. Pluviose 1/2-1/2 McAuliffe
5. Gottlieb 1-0 Dovydaitis
Standings after round 10 of 13:
Corrected 7/28 @ 9:13 a.m.
= 1-2. Kernighan, Abujawdeh 11.0
3. Lazarus 8.5
= 4-5. Camejo, Moldovan 7.0
= 6-7. Benitez, Malko 5.0
= 8-9. Hunt, McAuliffe 3.0
= 10-12. Tomkovich, Gottlieb, Pluviose 2.5
13. Dovydaitis 2.0
14. Mazzillo 1.0
= 15-18. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Ruales 0.0
The current prize amounts and leaders for them are:
1st place $34 (Kernighan & Abujawdeh $25.50 each)
2nd place $17
3rd place $8.50 (Lazarus)
U1600 $8.50 (Gottlieb, Pluviose $4.25 ea.)
Under age 18 $8.50 (---)
Under age 13 $8.50 (Malko).
If we do not get another U18 player we shall instead award a 65+ prize.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
Friday, June 29, 2018
#1326 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 9
Kernighan beat Camejo twice and now trails Abujawdeh by 1 point.
Lazarus defeated Mazzillo & is now tied for 3rd.
Results, by board number:
Corrected 7/28 @ 9:07 a.m.
5. Moldovan 5.5
Lazarus defeated Mazzillo & is now tied for 3rd.
Results, by board number:
1. Camejo 0-1 Kernighan
Kernighan 1-0 Camejo
2. Mazzillo 0-1 Lazarus
3. Dovydaitis 0-1 Malko
Malko 0-1 Dovydaitis
Kernighan 1-0 Camejo
2. Mazzillo 0-1 Lazarus
3. Dovydaitis 0-1 Malko
Malko 0-1 Dovydaitis
4. Benitez 1-0 Tomkovich
Standings after round 9 of 13:
Corrected 7/28 @ 9:07 a.m.
1. Abujawdeh 11.0
2. Kernighan 10.0
= 3-4. Camejo, Lazarus 7.0
= 3-4. Camejo, Lazarus 7.0
= 6-7. Benitez, Malko 5.0
8. Hunt 3.0
= 9-10. McAuliffe, Tomkovich 2.5
= 11-12. Pluviose, Dovydaitis 2.0
= 11-12. Pluviose, Dovydaitis 2.0
13. Gottlieb 1.5
14. Mazzillo 1.0
14. Mazzillo 1.0
= 15-18. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Ruales 0.0
The current prize amounts and leaders for them are:
1st place $34 (Abujawdeh)
1st place $34 (Abujawdeh)
2nd place $17 (Kernighan)
3rd place $8.50 (Camejo, Lazarus $4.25 ea.)
3rd place $8.50 (Camejo, Lazarus $4.25 ea.)
U1600 $8.50 (Pluviose, Dovydaitis $4.25 ea.)
Under age 18 $8.50 (---)
Under age 13 $8.50 (Malko).
If we do not get another U18 player we shall instead award a 65+ prize.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
A REMINDER: ROUNDS BEGIN AT 7:15 P.M.!
Thursday, June 28, 2018
#1325 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 8 Results
Abujawdeh won twice and extended his lead to 3 points.
I returned to action, scoring 1.5/2 in a simul.
Results, by board number:
1. Camejo 0-1 Abujawdeh
2. Moldovan 1/2-1/2 Lazarus
3. Moldovan 1-0 Mazzillo
2. Moldovan 1/2-1/2 Lazarus
3. Moldovan 1-0 Mazzillo
4. Dovydaitis 1/2-1/2 Gottlieb
5. Malko 1-0 Pluviose
6. Kernighan 1-0 Camejo
7. McAuliffe 0-1 Abujawdeh
8. Lazarus 1-0 Malko
5. Malko 1-0 Pluviose
6. Kernighan 1-0 Camejo
7. McAuliffe 0-1 Abujawdeh
8. Lazarus 1-0 Malko
Standings after round 8 of 13:
Corrected 7/28 @ 9:02 a.m.
1. Abujawdeh 11.0
2. Kernighan 8.0
3. Camejo 7.0
3. Camejo 7.0
4. Lazarus 6.0
5. Moldovan 5.5
= 6-7. Benitez, Malko 4.0
= 6-7. Benitez, Malko 4.0
8. Hunt 3.0
= 9-10. McAuliffe, Tomkovich 2.5
11. Pluviose 2.0
12. Gottlieb 1.5
11. Pluviose 2.0
12. Gottlieb 1.5
= 13-14. Mazzillo, Dovydaitis 1.0
= 15-18. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Ruales 0.0
The current prize amounts and leaders for them are:
1st place $34 (Abujawdeh)
1st place $34 (Abujawdeh)
2nd place $17 (Kernighan)
3rd place $8.50 (Camejo)
3rd place $8.50 (Camejo)
U1600 $8.50 (Pluviose)
Under age 18 $8.50 (---)
Under age 13 $8.50 (Malko).
If we do not get another U18 player we shall instead award a 65+ prize.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
A REMINDER: ROUNDS BEGIN AT 7:15 P.M.!
Friday, June 15, 2018
#1324 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 7 Results
There was no change in the top 6 places.
I arrived late and didn't play.
Results, by board number:
Kernighan's win over Mazzillo & my 3 games from rounds 4 & 5 will be forthcoming.
Luis Ruales (590) late-joined, bringing the number of participants to 18.
Hannah Malko (1164) won twice, defeating Ruales & upsetting Geoff McAuliffe (1625)!
I arrived late and didn't play.
Results, by board number:
1. Abujawdeh 1-0 Benitez
2. Mazzillo 0-1 Kernighan
3. Lazarus 0-1 Camejo
4. Dovydaitis 1/2-1/2 Pluviose
5. Malko 1-0 Ruales (played with the wrong colors)
Malko 1-0 McAuliffe
Standings after round 7 of 13:
1. Abujawdeh 9.0
= 2-3. Kernighan, Camejo 7.0
4. Lazarus 4.5
= 5-6. Benitez, Moldovan 4.0
= 7-8. Hunt, Malko 3.0
= 9-10. McAuliffe, Tomkovich 2.5
10. Pluviose 2.0
= 11-13. Gottlieb, Mazzillo 1.0
14. Dovydaitis 0.5
= 15-18. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Ruales 0.0
The current prize amounts and leaders for them are:
1st place $34 (Abujawdeh)
1st place $34 (Abujawdeh)
2nd place $17 (Kernighan and Camejo $12.75 ea.),
3rd place $8.50
U1600 $8.50 (Pluviose)
Under age 18 $8.50 (---)
Under age 13 $8.50 (Malko).
If we do not get another U18 player we shall instead award a 65+ prize.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
NOTE: BEGINNING NEXT THURSDAY ROUNDS WILL BEGIN AT 7:15 P.M.!
Kernighan's win over Mazzillo & my 3 games from rounds 4 & 5 will be forthcoming.
Saturday, June 09, 2018
#1323 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 6
Abujawdeh still leads. Camejo won twice & is now tied for 2nd, with Kernighan.
Joe Renna (1411) joined, bringing the number of participants to 17.
I arrived early (7:35!) but could not get a tournament game & fell into 5th place.
6th round results, by board number:
1. Dovydaitis 0-1 Abujawdeh
2. Benitez 0-1 Kernighan
3. J. Renna 0-1 Camejo
Abujawdeh 0-1 Camejo
4. Malko 0-1 Lazarus
McAuliffe 1/2-1/2 Lazarus
5. Vinson 0-1 Hunt
6. Mazzillo 1/2-1/2 Pluviose
Standings after round 6 of 13:
1. Abujawdeh 8.0
= 2-3. Kernighan, Camejo 6.0
4. Lazarus 4.5
= 5-6. Benitez, Moldovan 4.0
7. Hunt 3.0
= 8-9. McAuliffe, Tomkovich 2.5
10. Pluviose 1.5
= 11-13. Gottlieb, Mazzillo, Malko 1.0
= 14-17. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Dovydaitis 0.0
The current prize amounts & leaders for them are: 1st place $34 (Abujawdeh), 2nd place $17 for 2nd, 3rd place $8.50 (Kernighan & Camejo $12.75 ea.), U1600 $8.50 (Pluviose), Under age 18 $8.50 (---), Under age 13 $8.50 (Malko).
If we do not get another U18 player we shall instead award a 65+ prize.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
For event details see post #1308.
P.S. - My 3 games from rounds 4 & 5 will be posted as time permits. Been rather busy of late.
Joe Renna (1411) joined, bringing the number of participants to 17.
I arrived early (7:35!) but could not get a tournament game & fell into 5th place.
6th round results, by board number:
1. Dovydaitis 0-1 Abujawdeh
2. Benitez 0-1 Kernighan
3. J. Renna 0-1 Camejo
Abujawdeh 0-1 Camejo
4. Malko 0-1 Lazarus
McAuliffe 1/2-1/2 Lazarus
5. Vinson 0-1 Hunt
6. Mazzillo 1/2-1/2 Pluviose
Standings after round 6 of 13:
1. Abujawdeh 8.0
= 2-3. Kernighan, Camejo 6.0
4. Lazarus 4.5
= 5-6. Benitez, Moldovan 4.0
7. Hunt 3.0
= 8-9. McAuliffe, Tomkovich 2.5
10. Pluviose 1.5
= 11-13. Gottlieb, Mazzillo, Malko 1.0
= 14-17. J. Renna, Vinson, Advani, Dovydaitis 0.0
The current prize amounts & leaders for them are: 1st place $34 (Abujawdeh), 2nd place $17 for 2nd, 3rd place $8.50 (Kernighan & Camejo $12.75 ea.), U1600 $8.50 (Pluviose), Under age 18 $8.50 (---), Under age 13 $8.50 (Malko).
If we do not get another U18 player we shall instead award a 65+ prize.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
For event details see post #1308.
P.S. - My 3 games from rounds 4 & 5 will be posted as time permits. Been rather busy of late.
Sunday, June 03, 2018
#1322 IM Zlotnikov To Lecture At West Orange CC, On 6/12
International Master Mikhail Zlotnikov will be giving a lecture at the West Orange Chess Club on Tuesday June 12, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
A $10 per attendee donation is requested. If you are a West Orange resident, are under age 18 or age 65+, the requested donation is $5.
For more information please contact club president and tournament director John Hagerty at buickchess@gmail.com or alternatively call him at 973-736-3433 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Friday, June 01, 2018
#1321 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 5 Results
Abujawdeh extended his lead with a pair of victories. Kernighan defeated Camejo to take clear possession of 2nd. I played yet another lousy game yet won & moved-up a notch.
Hannah Malko (1117) joined, bringing the number of participants to 16.
5th round results, by board number:
1. Pluviose 0-1 Abujawdeh
Abujawdeh 1-0 Pluviose
2. Camejo 0-1 Kernighan
3. Advani 0-1 Benitez
4. Dovydaitis 0-1 Moldovan
5. Malko 0-1 Tomkovich
6. McAuliffe 1-0 Vinson
Malko 1-0 Vinson
Standings after round 5 of 13:
1. Abujawdeh 7.0
2. Kernighan 5.0
= 3-5. Camejo, Benitez, Moldovan 4.0
6. Lazarus 3.0
7. Tomkovich 2.5
= 8-9. Hunt, McAuliffe 2.0
= 10-12. Gottlieb, Pluviose, Malko 1.0
13. Mazzillo 0.5
= 14-16. Vinson, Advani, Dovydaitis 0.0
My 4th & 5th round games will follow.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
For event details see post #1308.
Hannah Malko (1117) joined, bringing the number of participants to 16.
5th round results, by board number:
1. Pluviose 0-1 Abujawdeh
Abujawdeh 1-0 Pluviose
2. Camejo 0-1 Kernighan
3. Advani 0-1 Benitez
4. Dovydaitis 0-1 Moldovan
5. Malko 0-1 Tomkovich
6. McAuliffe 1-0 Vinson
Malko 1-0 Vinson
Standings after round 5 of 13:
1. Abujawdeh 7.0
2. Kernighan 5.0
= 3-5. Camejo, Benitez, Moldovan 4.0
6. Lazarus 3.0
7. Tomkovich 2.5
= 8-9. Hunt, McAuliffe 2.0
= 10-12. Gottlieb, Pluviose, Malko 1.0
13. Mazzillo 0.5
= 14-16. Vinson, Advani, Dovydaitis 0.0
My 4th & 5th round games will follow.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
For event details see post #1308.
Monday, May 28, 2018
Friday, May 25, 2018
#1319 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 4 Results
Abujawdeh lost his re-match against Kernighan but retained the lead. NM Mauricio Camejo won twice to move into a tie for 2nd. I picked-up a pair of simultaneous victories in the Caro-Kann, & am now tied for 4th, but was clearly worse in both games.
Arun Advani (1001 p/6) joined, bringing the number of participants to 15.
4th round results, by board number:
1. Kernighan 1-0 Abujawdeh
2. Pluviose 0-1 Camejo
Camejo 1-0 Lazarus (Played with the wrong colors)
3. Mazzillo 0-1 Moldovan
4. Advani 0-1 Moldovan
5. Dovydaitis 0-1 Tomkovich
6. Vinson 0-1 Gottlieb
Vinson 0-1 McAuliffe
Standings after round 4 of 13:
1. Abujawdeh 5.0
= 2-3. Kernighan, Camejo 4.0
= 4-6. Benitez, Lazarus, Moldovan 3.0
7. Hunt 2.0
8. Tomkovch 1.5
= 9-11. McAuliffe, Gottlieb, Pluviose 1.0
12. Mazzillo 0.5
= 13-15. Vinson, Advani, Dovydaitis 0.0
My wins will follow.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
For event details see post #1308.
Arun Advani (1001 p/6) joined, bringing the number of participants to 15.
4th round results, by board number:
1. Kernighan 1-0 Abujawdeh
2. Pluviose 0-1 Camejo
Camejo 1-0 Lazarus (Played with the wrong colors)
3. Mazzillo 0-1 Moldovan
4. Advani 0-1 Moldovan
5. Dovydaitis 0-1 Tomkovich
6. Vinson 0-1 Gottlieb
Vinson 0-1 McAuliffe
Standings after round 4 of 13:
1. Abujawdeh 5.0
= 2-3. Kernighan, Camejo 4.0
= 4-6. Benitez, Lazarus, Moldovan 3.0
7. Hunt 2.0
8. Tomkovch 1.5
= 9-11. McAuliffe, Gottlieb, Pluviose 1.0
12. Mazzillo 0.5
= 13-15. Vinson, Advani, Dovydaitis 0.0
My wins will follow.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
For event details see post #1308.
Thursday, May 17, 2018
#1318 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 3
Sam Abujawdeh extended his lead to 2 points by defeating LM Mark Kernighan. Dave Lazarus beat Bob Hunt and is now tied for 2nd. I arrived late and didn't play.
3rd round results, by board number:
1. Abujawdeh 1-0 Kernighan
2. Hunt 0-1 Lazarus
3. Vinson 0-1 Camejo
Camejo 1-0 Vinson
4. Mazzillo 1/2-1/2 Tomkovich
5. Dovydaitis 0-1 Pluviose
Standings after round 3 of 13:
1. Abujawdeh 5.0
= 2-4. Kernighan, Benitez, Lazarus 3.0
= 5-6. Camejo, Hunt 2.0
= 7-8. Moldovan, Pluviose 1.0
= 9-10. Tomkovich, Mazzillo 0.5
= 11-14. McAuliffe, Gottlieb, Vinson, Dovydaitis 0.0
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
For event details see post #1308.
3rd round results, by board number:
1. Abujawdeh 1-0 Kernighan
2. Hunt 0-1 Lazarus
3. Vinson 0-1 Camejo
Camejo 1-0 Vinson
4. Mazzillo 1/2-1/2 Tomkovich
5. Dovydaitis 0-1 Pluviose
Standings after round 3 of 13:
1. Abujawdeh 5.0
= 2-4. Kernighan, Benitez, Lazarus 3.0
= 5-6. Camejo, Hunt 2.0
= 7-8. Moldovan, Pluviose 1.0
= 9-10. Tomkovich, Mazzillo 0.5
= 11-14. McAuliffe, Gottlieb, Vinson, Dovydaitis 0.0
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
For event details see post #1308.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
#1316 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 2 Results
I had a winning position vs. tournament leader Sam Abujawdeh but blundered away a Rook & the game.
Pat Mazzillo (1257) joined. The tourney now has 14 players.
2nd round results, by board number:
1. Pluviose 0-1 Kernighan
2. Tomkovich 0-1 Benitez
3. Abujawdeh 1-0 McAuliffe
Abujawdeh 1-0 Moldovan
4. Gottlieb 0-1 Hunt
5. Vinson 0-1 Lazarus
Lazarus 1-0 Vinson
Standings after round 2 of 13:
1. Abujawdeh 4.0
= 2-3. Kernighan, Benitez 3.0
= 4-5. Lazarus, Hunt 2.0
6. Moldovan 1.0
= 7-14. Camejo, McAuliffe, Tomkovich, Pluviose, Gottlieb, Mazzillo, Vinson, Dovydaitis 0.0
My loss will follow.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
For event details see post #1308.
Pat Mazzillo (1257) joined. The tourney now has 14 players.
2nd round results, by board number:
1. Pluviose 0-1 Kernighan
2. Tomkovich 0-1 Benitez
3. Abujawdeh 1-0 McAuliffe
Abujawdeh 1-0 Moldovan
4. Gottlieb 0-1 Hunt
5. Vinson 0-1 Lazarus
Lazarus 1-0 Vinson
Standings after round 2 of 13:
1. Abujawdeh 4.0
= 2-3. Kernighan, Benitez 3.0
= 4-5. Lazarus, Hunt 2.0
6. Moldovan 1.0
= 7-14. Camejo, McAuliffe, Tomkovich, Pluviose, Gottlieb, Mazzillo, Vinson, Dovydaitis 0.0
My loss will follow.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
For event details see post #1308.
Saturday, May 05, 2018
Friday, May 04, 2018
#1314 Kenilworth Summer Tournament - Round 1 Results
The Kenilworth Summer Tournament got underway on last night with a 13 player field.
List of participants, by USCF rating:
1
|
LM Mark Kernighan
|
2260
|
2
|
NM Mauricio Camejo
|
2000
|
3
|
Gilberto Benitez
|
1896
|
4
|
Dave Lazarus
|
1872
|
5
|
John Moldovan
|
1816
|
6
|
Bob Hunt
|
1702
|
7
|
Geoff McAuliffe
|
1625
|
8
|
Greg Tomkovich
|
1600
|
9
|
Wedley Pluviose
|
1528
|
10
|
Paul Gottlieb
|
1516
|
11
|
Robert Vinson
|
1200
|
12
|
Sam Abujawdeh
|
unrated
|
13
|
Joseph Dovydaitis
|
unrated
|
Opening round results, by board number:
1. Lazarus 0-1 Kernighan
Kernighan 1-0 Lazarus
2. Vinson 0-1 Benitez
Benitez 1-0 Camejo
3. Pluviose 0-1 Moldovan
4. Hunt 1-0 Gottlieb (Played with incorrect colors!)
5. Aabujawdeh 1-0 Tomkovich
Tomkovich 0-1 Abujawdeh
Standings after round 1 of 13:
= 1-3 Kernighan, Benitez, Abujawdeh 2.0
= 4-5. Moldovan, Hunt 1.0
= 6-13. Camejo, Lazarus, McAuliffe, Tomkovich, Pluviose, Gottlieb, Vinson, Dovydaitis 0.0
My win will follow.
Registration is expected to remain open for the entire tournament.
For event details see post #1308.
Thursday, May 03, 2018
#1313 Kenilworth Summer Tournament Starts Tonight!
The Kenilworth Summer Tournament starts tonight!
Be there or be square.
#1312 Game From The Westfield Quads
On Sunday, I was a filler in the last round of Westfield's G/45 Quads.
Here is the game:
Here is the game:
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