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2007 MTel Masters
GM Topalov (5.5) finishes first with plus .5 at the 2007 MTel Masters in Sofia. USA's GM Gata Kamsky finishes tied for second at 5.0. You may view the crosstables and all games at MTel.
The games for Corus Wijk aan Zee and Morelia-Linares, the first two legs of the Chess Grand Slam events have been uploaded. You may view them by going to the forums sections under Chess Tournaments & Events | PGN Games | International PGNs.
The games for Corus Wijk aan Zee and Morelia-Linares, the first two legs of the Chess Grand Slam events have been uploaded. You may view them by going to the forums sections under Chess Tournaments & Events | PGN Games | International PGNs.
BREAKING NEWS: Mexico City joins the Chess Grand Slam
(Sofia, May 13, 2007) The Chess Grand Slam first edition (2008) is now completed, with five tournaments: Corus Wijk aan Zee (The Netherlands, January 11-27th), Linares (Spain, February 15th – March 9th), M-Tel Masters Sofia (Bulgaria, May 6-18th), Mexico City (June 21st – July 6th) and the Final Masters in Bilbao (Spain, September 15-27th).
The Mexico City candidature, supported by its Town Council, has been unanimously accepted during the Grand Slam Chess Association meeting in Sofia, as it fulfils all the required conditions.
The Bilbao Final Masters will have the winners of the other four Grand Slam tournaments. The total prize fund of the Final Masters in Bilbao will be 400.000 euros approximately.
(Sofia, May 13, 2007) The Chess Grand Slam first edition (2008) is now completed, with five tournaments: Corus Wijk aan Zee (The Netherlands, January 11-27th), Linares (Spain, February 15th – March 9th), M-Tel Masters Sofia (Bulgaria, May 6-18th), Mexico City (June 21st – July 6th) and the Final Masters in Bilbao (Spain, September 15-27th).
The Mexico City candidature, supported by its Town Council, has been unanimously accepted during the Grand Slam Chess Association meeting in Sofia, as it fulfils all the required conditions.
The Bilbao Final Masters will have the winners of the other four Grand Slam tournaments. The total prize fund of the Final Masters in Bilbao will be 400.000 euros approximately.
07 Championships
2007 US Championships
GM Alexander Shabalov's (7.0) final round win earns him clear first and U.S. Champion title. Defending champion, GM Alexander Onischuk, draws to finish second with 6.5 pts.
| TOP FIVE | ||
| 1 | GM ALEX SHABALOV | 7 |
| 2 | GM ALEX ONISCHUK | 6.5 |
| 3 | GM GREG KAIDANOV | 6 |
| 4 | GM YURY SHULMAN | 6 |
| 5 | GM JULIO BECERRA | 6 |
To view final standings and all games, click on U.S. Championships.
Wasiluk State Scholastic Champion
The Pioneer Press featured Kevin Wasiluk, Minnesota State Scholastic Champion. To view the article go to Content | Newspaper Articles or click State Champion.
'Just don't make me sound stupid,' the talented 18-year-old tells a reporter (keeping him in check)
BY MATT PEIKEN
Pioneer Press
Article Last Updated: 05/19/2007 11:39:57 PM CDT
Casting Kevin Wasiluk as jaded is like calling a koala bored. Excitement just isn't in his nature.
Only a few weeks removed from winning the Minnesota state high school chess championship, the 18-year-old from Maplewood barely mustered a smile while recounting his path to glory.
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"Analyze This" Summer Chess Program
The Chess Club of Minnesota Offers
Summer Program for Serious Chess Players
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Summer Program for Serious Chess Players
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Games analyzed by IM John Bartholomew and NM Tim Lee.
The Chess Club of Minnesota presents “Analyze This,” an ongoing summer chess event taking place Tuesday nights (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm) at the Eden Prairie Senior Center, beginning June 5, 2007, and continuing for 14 weeks.
[Submitted by PatLaVone]
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Open discussion on MCJ and other means of delivery of game information
Chess Community Members,
I posted an invitation to discuss the MCJ a few days ago:
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I am interested in hearing about what you have valued from previous issues, what you think needs to be added, and so forth.
I ask that you respond in the forum about the content and not about the frequency of publication. If you want to comment about frequency, please address those issues to me at my personal email listed on the Board Information page.
Thank you,
Joe Erjavec
MSCA President
I posted an invitation to discuss the MCJ a few days ago:
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I am interested in hearing about what you have valued from previous issues, what you think needs to be added, and so forth.
I ask that you respond in the forum about the content and not about the frequency of publication. If you want to comment about frequency, please address those issues to me at my personal email listed on the Board Information page.
Thank you,
Joe Erjavec
MSCA President
MN Closed Submitted/Rated
The Minnesota Closed Championship has been submitted and is rated.
MN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (200705062911)
It can be found in the MSA area of the USCF website with the above title or ID number or click Closed to do directly.
David Kuhns
TD, 2007 MN Championship
MN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (200705062911)
It can be found in the MSA area of the USCF website with the above title or ID number or click Closed to do directly.
David Kuhns
TD, 2007 MN Championship
2007 Minnesota Closed Championships Wrap-up
Day 1 saw white win all 6 games played.
Day 2 was a much better day for the black pieces. Black scored 10 wins and 3 draws out of 21 games on Saturday.
On day 3, all 3 sections came down to the final round. First, in the Reserve, Alexander Powell won with the black pieces against Christopher Gill to finish the tournament with a perfect score. Then, in a bizarre collection of events, Matt Carlson secured first place in the Amateur with a draw against Donald Hooker in the only 5th round game in the Amateur section. To wrap the tournament up, Victor Adler, with a one point lead going into the final round, claimed another title by drawing Wilson Gibbins.
Thank you to the 16 players who played all of their scheduled games. Thank you very much Kevin Ahtou for securing a great site for the tournament. Thank you Dave Kuhns for giving up your weekend to direct the tournament. Thank you Kelly Perleberg for letting us use your laptop and printer to record all games and provide the players with printouts of games for rounds 1-4. Thank you Dan Voje for staying to help clean up the site even though you arrived after all of the games were over. And finally, thank you John Flores for helping me learn how to update the website throughout the weekend.
Final Standings
All games from the tournament are found in the forum.
Click 07 Mn Closed to go directly.
Day 2 was a much better day for the black pieces. Black scored 10 wins and 3 draws out of 21 games on Saturday.
On day 3, all 3 sections came down to the final round. First, in the Reserve, Alexander Powell won with the black pieces against Christopher Gill to finish the tournament with a perfect score. Then, in a bizarre collection of events, Matt Carlson secured first place in the Amateur with a draw against Donald Hooker in the only 5th round game in the Amateur section. To wrap the tournament up, Victor Adler, with a one point lead going into the final round, claimed another title by drawing Wilson Gibbins.
Thank you to the 16 players who played all of their scheduled games. Thank you very much Kevin Ahtou for securing a great site for the tournament. Thank you Dave Kuhns for giving up your weekend to direct the tournament. Thank you Kelly Perleberg for letting us use your laptop and printer to record all games and provide the players with printouts of games for rounds 1-4. Thank you Dan Voje for staying to help clean up the site even though you arrived after all of the games were over. And finally, thank you John Flores for helping me learn how to update the website throughout the weekend.
Final Standings
All games from the tournament are found in the forum.
Click 07 Mn Closed to go directly.
2007 USCF Executive Board Election
The MSCA Board discussed the possibility of endorsing a candidate, or candidates, for the upcoming USCF Executive Board Elections.
After much discussion, we decided not to formally provide an MSCA Board endorsement. However, we are providing information, in our forums sections, for all the candidates seeking USCF Executive Board positions. We urge our membership, and indeed, all USCF members, to become informed and vote in this all important election.
MSCA Board members, as individuals, are free to endorse whomever they wish. We also invite our members to share their respective opinions. You may find information on all the candidates by clicking USCF Executive Board.
St. Olaf Open Results
The St. Olaf Open was a success in large part to the 35 participants that joined us. I appreciate Richard DuRocher and St. Olaf College for hosting an excellent tournament. You may find a list of winners and final standings by clicking on Results.
April-May NCN
The April-May 2007 NCN is being mailed out and an electronic copy is available on our site. You may view/download a copy directly by clicking NCN.
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