SAILING TO VICTORY
FM Chris Chase plays a perfect 4-0
to take clear 1st place (payout: $60) and a +1 to 2406 rating.
SCHLIEMANN DEFENSE CLINIC
NM Hal Terrie sets up a risky line in the C63 Ruy Lopez to test
the young Derek Chubo Zhao. Hal won the game.
Derek got a free post-mortem lesson on how to meet this
line more effectively, should he encounter it in future games.
(background): Will Wisdom and Ahaan Rungta.
A CLEAR MIND
Harold Dondis, Esq. who is almost
92, scored 2.5 points to claim 3rd place
in the Open Section as well as the
U1800 prize of $30. Bravo, Harold!
CHESS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Xian Feng Zhao and his two sons: Richard who is
2 1/2 yrs old and 8 yr old Derek Chubo Zhao.
MENTORING THE KIDS
Veteran chess player, Richard Kahn checks out the clock
as 6 yr old Raymond Xu demonstrates its salient features.
Will Wisdom, black vs Jesse Nicholas, Round 2.
(background): Ahaan Rungta, black vs Greg Ardini.
Will scored 2 points for a +18 to 1568 rating. Bravo, Will!
Nathan Smolensky, scored 2 points for a
+3 to 1952 rating.
NATHAN SMOLENSKY: TD
PHOTOS: STEVE STEPAK
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