NM Blitz Championship Results

Twenty players competed yesterday in the 2010 New Mexico Blitz Championship. Here are the results:

1st - Adam Weissbarth (13/14)
2nd - Silas Perry (12/14) NM Blitz Champion 2010
3rd - Jeff Serna (10/14)
1st U1600 - Justin Gomez (7.5/14)
1st U1400 - Scott Wade (7/14)

Full results will be posted soon.

Congratulations to Adam, Silas and the winners. Thanks to everyone who played!

State Blitz Championship - Entries (Sept 4)

Here is a list of the current entries which we have received for the Blitz Championship next Saturday. This event will be quick rated; however, both (quick) and regular ratings are posted.

Adam Weissbarth 2228 (2181)
Silas Perry 2068 (1883)
Gabe Ewing 1909 (1777)
Jeffrey Serna 1891 (1763)
Curtis Cooper 1871 (1811)
Leroy Quintana 1799 (1705)
Sam Dooley 1776 (1715)
Dante Archuleta 1747 (1669)
Neil Miller 1735 (1645)
Robert Hampton 1718 (1590)
Justin Gomez 1715 (1580)
John Warner 1710 (Unr.)
Peter Li 1701 (1573)
Dean Brunton 1668 (1649)
Holly Mcroberts 1550 (1581)
Isaac Ewing 1501 (1431)
Julian Trujillo 1471 (1428)
Scott Wade 1341 (1186)
Tim Tran 1237 (1293)
Trevor Turbov 1158 (1242)

Kudos to GM Khachiyan!

He was named the US Women's Olympic team coach!

Just a month or so after being named captain and first board for the LA chess team in the US Chess League (USCL).

3 Musketeers - updated teams

Event is now rated: USCF Crosstable

Entries: 12 Teams

Unnamed Team #1
Edward Lu 1885
Albert Zuo 1796
Julian Trujillo 1479
Avg. Rating 1720

Last Minute Team
Sam Dooley 1769
Scott Kerns 1759
Oren Stevens 1600
Avg. Rating 1709

US Open Rejects
Ryan McCracken 1845
Nitant Kenkre 1687
Chad Frantz 1365
Avg. Rating = 1632

The Kraaing Game
Leroy Quintana 1799
Robert Hampton 1718
Chris Hyde 1301
Avg. Rating = 1606

The Golden Goose
Nathan Mensay 1820
Michael Bustamante 1522
Joey Troy 1426
Avg. Rating 1589

The Last Pawn Benders
Chad Schneider 1933
Preston Herrington 1563
Joe Schrader 1202
Avg. Rating = 1566

Unnamed Team #2
Derek Garcia 1632
Daniel C. Trujillo 1435
Scott Wade 1372
Avg. Rating = 1480

Barfing Bishops
Jim Johnston 1850
Donald Poston 1532
Henry Poston 966
Avg. Rating = 1449

Off in the Woods
Brendan LaCounte 1676
Adan Jimenez 1289
Daniel Goddard 1156
Avg. Rating = 1374

Caro-Kant
David Baca 1590
Art Byers 1303
Carl Stein 1164
Avg. Rating = 1352

Bobcat Blues
Bruce Nelson 1634
Arthur Mike Hibner 1317
Matthew Bryant 996
Avg. Rating = 1304

Valencia County Chess
Charles Rolli 1571
Ruben Martinez 1333
Peter Lupsha 492
Avg. Rating 1132

Chess Quote of the Day 7-30-10

“The combination player thinks forward; he starts from the given position, and tries the forceful moves in his mind.” -Emanuel Lasker

Chess Quote of the Day 7-28-10

“Different people feel differently about resigning.” -Bobby Fischer

Chess Quote of the Day 7-27-10

“I have added these principles to the law: get the Knights into action before both Bishops are developed.” -Emanuel Lasker

Chess Quote of the Day 7-23-10

“Later, I began to succeed in decisive games. Perhaps because I realized a very simple truth: not only was I worried, but also my opponent.” -Mikhail Tal

3 Musketeers Team Tournament (August 7th)

I am reposting this so that it appears automatically near the front. Contact me if you are interested in playing. We still have room for teams and probably individuals. The deadline is tomorrow night and we cannot guarantee teams will be entered after the deadline. Best Regards, Chad.

Entries: 11 Teams, 1 unassigned player, 1 unassigned house player

Unnamed Team #1
Edward Lu 1885
Albert Zuo 1796
Julian Trujillo 1479
Avg. Rating 1720

US Open Rejects
Ryan McCracken 1845
Nitant Kenkre 1687
Chad Frantz 1365
Avg. Rating = 1632

The Kraaing Game
Leroy Quintana 1799
Robert Hampton 1718
Chris Hyde 1301
Avg. Rating = 1606

The Golden Goose
Nathan Mensay 1820
Michael Bustamante 1522
Joey Troy 1426
Avg. Rating 1589

The Last Pawn Benders
Chad Schneider 1933
Preston Herrington 1563
Joe Schrader 1202
Avg. Rating = 1566

Unnamed Team #2
Derek Garcia 1632
Daniel C. Trujillo 1435
Scott Wade 1372
Avg. Rating = 1480

Barfing Bishops
Jim Johnston 1850
Donald Poston 1532
Henry Poston 966
Avg. Rating = 1449

Off in the Woods
Brendan LaCounte 1676
Adan Jimenez 1289
Daniel Goddard 1156
Avg. Rating = 1374

Caro-Kant
David Baca 1590
Art Byers 1303
Carl Stein 1164
Avg. Rating = 1352

Bobcat Blues
Bruce Nelson 1634
Arthur Mike Hibner 1317
Matthew Bryant 996
Avg. Rating = 1304

Valencia County Chess
Charles Rolli 1571
Ruben Martinez 1333
Peter Lupsha 492
Avg. Rating 1132

Individuals not yet paired with team
Sam Dooley 1769
Scott Kerns 1759 - House player, only paired if necessary.

Chess Quote of the Day 7-12-10

“Chess problems demand from the composer the same virtues that characterize all worthwhile art: originality, invention, conciseness, harmony, complexity, and splendid insincerity.” -Vladimir Nabokov