Delaware Chess Weblog

The second to last event in the 2008 Grand Prix Series Challenge is on May 17 at the Bear Library. Be sure to play to earn those precious points for free entry into one of the Delaware Championships later this year. To view the current standings after event #3, click here: http://www.delawarechess.org/tournaments/grandprix2008.html

More details on this 4th event are below…

Bear Library, 101 Governors Place, Bear DE 19701. Event #4 in the Delaware G.P. Challenge (Not USCF Grand Prix). In 2 Sections 1000 and above: 5SS, G/29, $$: $50-30. under 1000: 5SS, G/29, $$: $50-30. ALL: EF: $15. Reg.: starts at 10:05. Rds.: first round at 10:35, lunch break after round #2. ENT: David Power, 7005 Pleasant Court, Wilmington, DE 19802. INFO: David Power

3RR rated 2nd Sat of the month Quad - May 10, 2008

Where : Calvary United Methodist Church
301 South East Front Street
Milford, DE 19963

Handicap accessible

Prizes: $40 per Quad winner

EF $20

Must be USCF memb, and Req’d DCA memb OSA

Reg. 9-9:30 Rds 9:45-1:15-5:00

Affiliation Central DE Chess Club No. 6001310

Contact: Day 302.853.5008; Night 302.422.4328; email themillers10@verizon.net

The results are in after stage 3 of the Grand Prix Series Challenge. Stage 3 was a 2-day swiss-style tournament at Union United Methodist. The top of the leader board looks the same for divisions 2 & 3, although several other players have entered the series and moved into the middle slots - particularly in division 2 where Michael Pergeorelis has moved into second place behind Yury. In division 1, there is now a sole leader - Philip Saponaro has pulled out to a 1/2 point lead over Long Xu and a full point over Mark Byerly and Terence Coffee. Phil and Mark had a hard-fought head-to-head battle at this last event that resulted in this standings change.  See the full tournament wall chart here.  The next event is May 17 at the Bear Library - be sure to enter to earn points and overtake the leaders!

To see all the player standings, click here… http://www.delawarechess.org/tournaments/grandprix2008.html

It is not too late to join in the Grand Prix Series Challenge. Join us for Event 3 at the United Methodist Church in Bear on March 29th and 30th. For full details click here: grandprixchallengeswiss2008.pdf

Come to the Bear Library on April 5, 2008 to play in one of three scholastic tournaments.

For complete details, click here polgardenker2008.pdf

After the second of five events, the combined results are in for the Delaware Grand Prix Series. Congratulations to Philip Saponaro, Mark Byerly, Yury Markushin, Victor Rein, and Adam Wheatley for leading their respective divisions. For all the results, and to see how many points you have, visit http://www.delawarechess.org/tournaments/grandprix2008.html

The second stage of the Grand Prix Series Challenge is the 2nd Saturday quad in Milford on Saturday, March 8. Details are as follows:

Where : Calvary United Methodist Church
301 South East Front Street
Milford, DE 19963

Handicap accessible

Prizes: $40 per Quad winner

EF $20

Must be USCF memb, and Req’d DCA memb OSA

Reg. 9-9:30 Rds 9:45-1:15-5:00

Affiliation Central DE Chess Club No. 6001310

Contact: Day 302.853.5008; Night 302.422.4328; email themillers10@verizon.net

After the first of five events, the results are in for the Delaware Grand Prix Series. Congratulations to Xu Long, Michael Pergeorelis, Todd Snider, Dean D’Souza, and Adam Wheatley for winning their respective divisions. For all the results, and to see how many points you have, visit http://www.delawarechess.org/tournaments/grandprix2008.html

The DCA is in need of a new editor for its newsletter.  If you are interested, please contact Dave Power (bikedavid@aol.com) or Todd Snider (302-373-0595).

Here are the results for the 2007 Delaware State Championships. Congratulations to all the players for a great tournament!

http://main.uschess.org/assets/msa_joomla/XtblMain.php?200712161571

Knights in Battle – Charity Chess tournament

St. John the Beloved School

907 Milltown Rd.

Wilmington, DE 19808

January 21, 2008

G-30, K-12, rated & unrated

5ss:  Rounds:  9:30, 11:00, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30

Early EF:$15.00 & canned good by Jan 12

                $25.00 & canned good after Jan 12

Inquiries & entry forms contact: tjones205@comcast.net or click here:  Knights in Battle Charity Tournament

Join in on the Delaware Grand Prix Series Challenge and test your chess skill. Earn points and prizes at five different events to ultimately become the Grand Prix Champion!

See this flier for details: Grand Prix Series Challenge

The site will be undergoing updates over the next several days.  Therefore, some links may not work properly until the updates are complete.

Thanks for your patience and have a great holiday season!

3RR rated 2nd Sat of the month Quad starting Jan. 12, 2008

Where : Calvary United Methodist Church
301 South East Front Street
Milford, DE 19963

Handicap accessible

Prizes: $40 per Quad winner

EF $20

Must be USCF memb, and Req’d DCA memb OSA

Reg. 9-9:30 Rds 9:45-1:15-5:00

Affiliation Central DE Chess Club No. 6001310

Contact: Day 302.853.5008; Night 302.422.4328; email themillers10@verizon.net

Join the Newark Chess Club on December 31st for fun and prizes in this exciting event. To learn more click here newark_swiss_open_2007.pdf

The Bear Scholastic Chess Club is running its 4th annual Christmas Vacation Tournament on December 27, 2007.  For details and registration information click here bearxmas2007.pdf.

The Delaware State Championship will be held on December 15 - 16, 2007 at the Milford Public Library. Come join us for Delaware’s premiere chess tournament. More information is found below. An entry form can be downloaded here.

2007 Delaware State Championship
December 15th - 16th, 2007
Milford Public Library, 11 S. E. Front St, Milford DE 19963, 302-422-8996. 5-SS; TC: Rd 1 G/75; Rd 2 G/90; Rds 3-5, G/120; REG: 9-9:30; RDS: 9:45 - 1:15 - 4:45, (DCA Business Meeting, Sunday, 12/16, 9:30 a.m.) 10 - 2:30; 1/2 pt. Byes (limit 1) available; byes for rds 4 or 5 are irrevocable and must be requested prior to round 3; OPEN SECTION: EF: $40 by 12/10, $50 at site (GM, IM free entry); $$: 60% of EF returned as prizes split as follows (portions of prize fund for section) $40%-25%-15%, Under 2000 10%, Under 1800 10%, Trophies: 1st, 2nd, top Expert, top Junior, Top out of State DCA Member; State Title plus Trophy to Delaware Men’s Champion and Delaware Women’s Champion (DE Residents) + free entry into next year’s championship. RESERVE SECTION (Under 1800): EF: $35 if received by 12/10, $45 at site; $$: 60% of EF returned as prizes split as follows: $40%-25%-15%, U1600 10%,U1400 10%, Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall, top category-C, top category-D/Under; AMATEUR SECTION (May need to be combined with Reserve depending upon entries.)(Under 1200): EF: $35 if received by 12/10, $45 at site; $$: 60% of EF returned as prizes split as follows: 50%-30%-20%. SCHOLASTIC: (Saturday, December 15th only); 5-SS, G/30; EF: $10, $$ trophies to top 3, others depending on entries; REG: 9-9:30, Rds: 10-1145-100-230-400 QUADS (Sunday, 12/16 only; EF $20, $$50 per quad, TC: G/60; REG 9:30-10:00, RDS 10:15, 12:30, 2:30. ALL: DCA ($10, $5 juniors) required, OSA. Entries to: Dr. Ira Lee Riddle (Chief TD); 400 Newtown Rd.; Warminster PA 18974-5208; 215-674-9049, Iralee@aol.com. Website: DelawareChess.org. HOTEL: Super 8; 729 Bay Rd; Milford; 302-422-2777

Here are the results of the Autumn Attack tournament held at the Bear Library.  Look for a write-up and full cross table in the upcoming DCA newsletter.  Congratulations to the following winners…

Overall :   1st   Robert Zappaterrini, Jr.    $25          4/5

LARRY DONOVAN MEMORIAL CHESS TOURNAMENT

Larry Donovan was a long-time member of the Milford Chess Club and an active USCF player in this area. His many friends in chess wish to pay tribute to Larry by holding this tourney in his honor.

Where: Milford Public Library, 11 SE Front Street, Milford, DE

When: Sunday, September 16, 2007

Format: Swiss Format: 4 Rounds Non-USCF Rated

Entry Fee: $20.00 Adults, $10.00 Under Age 18: SPECIAL NOTE: CASH ONLY AT DOOR: NO CHECKS.

Schedule: Registration: 8:30 – 9:00 AM

Round 1: 9:15 AM/Time Limit: G/60

Lunch: 11:15 – 12:00 Noon

Round 2: 12:00 Noon/Time Limit: G/60

Round 3: 2:00 PM/Time Limit: G/75 Minutes

Round 4: 4:30 PM/Time Limit: G/75 Minutes

No time delay, standard USCF rules apply otherwise. Rounds may start earlier if both players agree. Please bring your own sets, boards and clocks.

Prizes: based on entry and donations:

1^st: 30% of entry fees

2^nd: 20% of entry fees

3^rd: 10% of entry fees

1^st under age 18: 10% of entry fees.

Ties Breaks: none: all prizes split accordingly.

Remaining 30% of entry fees go to “Cost of Room” and any funds left over after that go to the Milford Chess Club.

Questions: Ken Milutin: ken.milutin@tricevalu.com or 443-235-6773 or Dean Miller: themillers10@verizon.net or 302-422-4328

WE NEED HELP WITH THIS TOURNEY….DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED!

Join the Bear Chess Club for their ‘Autumn Attack’ tournament.

A USCF Swiss style tournament, 5 rounds, game in 30 minutes.
Accelerated pairings and October USCF official ratings will be used.

For more information and a registration form, click  Autumn Attack.