With a new location, organizer, and TD the 2010 Winter Open explodes with new chess players in the U800 section. The event drew 99 players with 72 in the lowest of the 3 sections.
In the Open section Louis Horton takes first place with a perfect score of 4-0 and an upset win over NM Nels Truelson in the last round
Dillion Karras wins the under 1200 section with the only perfect score of 4-0 and Tom Boland wins the under 800 with a perfect 5-0 score.
The Sioux Empire Chess Foundation announces other season of (Grand Prix) tournaments for 2010. Registration is discounted for those who sign up in 2009. Alex Yermolinsky will again be the TD for all tournaments in the Sioux Falls area. There are several sections for players K-8. For more info (click here) to see the handbill/registration form.
Facebook
Written by Mark Derby
South Dakota Chess (sdchess) has a Facebook page and if you have a facebook account please take a moment to become a fan and check out the videos, news feed and discussion boards.
Here's a sample video on the basics of the Scholar's Mate posted on Facebook.com:
2009 K-12 Big Turkey Chess Classic
Written by Randy Christensen
The 2009-2010 Rapid City Scholastic Chess season kicked-off Saturday with the K-12 “Big Turkey” Chess Classic. The tournament was held at the Rapid City Public Library on November 21st with teams from South Canyon, Corral Drive and Grandview Elementary, Southwest and South Middle School, and Rapid City Home School. The tournament was hosted by Randy Christensen and Aaron Knudson.
