BCC RACE FOR THE KING PAWN 4SS GAME 60 REPORT: NM TIMES / ABDI 1-2ND 19 PLAY //

BOYLSTON CHESS CLUB

RACE FOR THE KING PAWN

TOURNAMENT IN ONE SECTION

NM Lawyer Times scored 3.5 points to share 1-2nd

place with NM Farzad Abdi. Lawyer was +1 for 2320

rating. Bravo, Lawyer!

NM Farzad Abdi scored 3.5 points to share 1-2nd place

with NM Lawyer Times. Farzad was +4 for 2254 rating.

Bravo, Farzad!

Boshen Li, black vs Jonathan Aiyathurai, Round 1.
Jonathan won a brilliant zugzwang king-and-pawn ending in
this game. Bravo, Jonathan for a score of 3/4 and +17 to 1889
rating, securing clear 3rd place. Boshen was 2.5/4 and a +12 to
1600. Bravo, Boshen who took a piece of 4-8th place!

Jonathan Archibald opens his bottle of soda as his opponent,
Nowell Sheinwald sets up a Reti Opening with White.
Nowell was 2.5/4 sharing 4-8th place and a +2 to 1970 rating.
THE GENERAL

Terrence Fricker plays black vs Tom Shneer in Round 3: draw!
Terrence scored 2.5 points to claim a piece of 4-8th place, along
with Tom who was +12 to 1616 rating. Bravo, T & T!
(background): Jerry Williams, black vs Kelvin Zhang;
Boshen Li vs Ray Behenna.
SERIOUS DUDE

Professor Jerry Williams scored 2.5 points to share
4-8th place. Welcome back Jerry!

Ray Behenna plays white vs junior star, Boshen Li. Ray was
quite impressed with his young opponent who took the full
point in this encounter. Ray finished the day with 2/4.
CHESS LESSON

8 yr old Derek Jin plays former BCC Champion, and co-winner
of this event, NM Lawyer Times.  The game was interesting
and Derek learned a lot from the master's performance.
Derek was 1.5/4 in a challenging field.

Harold Dondis, Esq. thinking, vs Tom Shneer: draw!
Harold was 2 for 3 on the day. Bravo, Harold!
NEW

Doug Keeler, black vs Brenda Scully, Round 3.
This is Doug's 1st USCF event and Brenda's 2nd, both
at the BCC: welcome, welcome. (background):
Bob Oresick, black vs John Archibald.

Kelvin Zhang, first time at the BCC!
Welcome, Kelvin!
ALWAYS A DELIGHT

10 yr old Sammi Pan, first time

at BCC Cambridge: welcome!

CHESS MAKES YOU SMART: KIDS PLAY WELL!

8 yr old Derek Jin plays 10 yr old Sammi Pan: 1-0.

LUNCHTIME BREAK

Sammi Pan demonstrates her chess technique to Derek Jin
during a lunchtime break in the tournament action.
(background): Brandon Wu v Jason Tang. Conway Xu observes.
BOBBY FISCHER CLUB

Top BCC juniors: Brandon Wu v Jason Tang; Conway Xu
observes.
GUEST FROM NEW YORK/DOMINICA

Juan Payan who scored 2 points and a share of 4-8th place
in the Game 60 event, entertains FM Luis Flaguer (right) in 
some off-hand blitz games. Luis, born in Dominican Republic
is on his country's olympiad team, and  resides for now in 
New York City to soak up the rich chess culture and  
pick up some valuable pointers from the resident grandmasters 
in the Big Apple. Luis was off to Harvard Square for some
springtime chess in the unseasonably warm weather.
He promises to return to play in one of the BCC's many
events. Welcome Luis!
BERNARDO IGLESIAS: TD

PHOTOS: STEVE STEPAK

BCC: SPRING THAW // REPORT: NM SAGE / NM HOY / WU / 1-3RD // WALD 4TH // 13 PARTICIPATE //

BOYLSTON CHESS CLUB

SPRING THAW

NM Andrew Hoy vs Mark Fins, Round 3. Andrew shared 1-3rd

with NM Timothy Sage and Brandon Wu (left): Jerry Williams

observes.

NM Professor Timothy Sage shares 1-3rd

place in BCC Spring Thaw 2015.

Brandon Wu figures out the position and for his efforts, shares

1-3rd place in BCC Spring Thaw. Brandon was +10 for 2011

rating. Bravo, Brandon!

Paul Mishkin, Esq. vs Joel Wald, Round 2. Paul won this game

but Joel snuck in to clear 4th place with 2.5 points. Paul had

2 points to share 5-9th place.  Bravo, gentlemen, well-played!

Jason Tang, black vs Mike Griffin, Round 9. Mike took the full

point in this game. Jason and Mike finished the event sharing

5-9th place with 2 points each.

Brandon Wu vs Soren Sandmann Pedersen, Round 3.
Brandon won this encounter. Soren finished the event even,
with 2/4 and a share of 5-9th place.

Suraj Ramanathan, black vs Natasha Christiansen, Round 3.
Suraj won this game and finished the event with 1.5 points
and a +5 to 1851 rating. A special "thank you" goes out to
Natasha, who guaranteed the prize fund for the event!
Brava, Natasha!

9 yr old Maximilian Lu from Connecticut, visiting
Grandma in Belmont, played 2 rounds of this event,
finishing with 1 point. keeping his rating level at
2024!  Bravo, Max. Hope to see you again soon!
BERNARDO IGLESIAS, TD

PHOTOS: STEVE STEPAK

BCF Grand Prix

BCF Grand Prix

WhenSaturday, Apr 25, 2015  

Where40 Norris St, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA (map) 

Description4SS. G/60;d5.  EF: $10, $5 to BCF members if received by 2/26 (cash or check) in advance, or through PayPal by 2/27. $15/$10 at door.  Players compete in either of two sections: Open, U1800, where they fall under when they first play in that section in accordance with the Grand Prix format.  Prizes will be awarded to those with the most accumulated points for the year (cycle) for top three scores U2300 in the “Open section” and, top three scores U1800 in the “U1800 section”. Grand Prix winners will receive 6 Free Entries* for BCF Members, 3 Free Entries* for Non-BCF Members.  Reg: 9:15 – 9:55; Rounds: 10, 12:40, 3:00, and 5:15  

Sunday Scholastic

BCF  Sunday Scholastic

WhenSun, April 26, 10am – 3pm  

Where40 Norris St, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA (map) 

DescriptionSections: 8 and under; 11 and under; 14 and under.  4SS. G/30, USCF Rated.  Registration: 10:00 – 10:20am in suite B101. Rounds: 10:30, 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00pm (parents and other children not allowed in playing room during the rounds). Lunch: 11:30 to 12:00pm.  EF: $20, $15 to BCF members.  Trophies: for 1st & 2nd in each age group. Medals: for 3rd in each age group. The very popular chess pencils to all! USCF  Membership required. All USCF rules will be in effect: time controls; touch move, score keeping, good sportsmanship, etc.  New and unrated players welcome!   

 

Spring Thaw Premier

The tournament continues on Sat, but it is not too late to join in,
with two 1/2 points byes for last week.

BOYLSTON CHESS CLUB

SPRING THAW PREMIER

USCF 1800 RATING AND ABOVE

in one section

 

SATURDAY 

APRIL 11 & APRIL 18

You can join in with two 1/2 point byes if you missed Sat. the 11th. 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

PRESS

BCC: SPRING THAW PREMIER
CLUB FUNDRAISER
4/11 - 4/18 / 2015
4SS; 30/90, SD/30 5" delay
MASTERS ENCOURAGED TO PLAY

The entry fee is:

EF: $35, $20 BCF members 

(received by) 

$5 more at door.

2 KEY POINTS

All entry fee money goes as a donation

to the Boylston Chess Club!

& the prize fund is totally guaranteed!

and if that were not enough:

the time control is designed for

those who like to plan their game

slowly (2 hours of chess per side)

2 rounds per Saturday over

two Saturdays! Just like the pros!

BCC: 40 NORRIS STREET

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Any questions?

Call:

(470) BCF-1919

SM JACOB RASIN TEACHES CHESS CAMP

April School Break Chess Camp

School Break Chess Camp April 21 - 24 When:      Tue, April 21, 9:00am – Fri, April 24, 12:30pm Where:    40 Norris St B103, Cambridge, MA, United States (map) ---------------------- Boylston Chess Foundation 40 Norris St., B103, Cambridge, MA 02140      phone: (470) BCF-1919 ----------------------     The Boylston School Break Chess Camp 2015 Over the course of the 2014-2015 school year, The Boylston Chess Foundation will hold its series of chess camps during the December, February, April school recesses, as well as two summer camps in June/July and August. 2015                                                                                                                                                    April recess: 21, 22, 23, 24                            9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day   June/July (summer recess): 29, 30, 1, 2      9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day August: (summer recess): 18, 19, 20, 21     9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day ---------------------- These chess camps invite young chess players who already have a complete understanding of the rules of chess to come and develop their abilities. With a combination of lecture, question/answer and guided cooperative learning, the instructor will cover: Tactics    Strategy    Openings    Middlegames        Endgames          Problems Students will develop their memory, visualization ability, attention span, critical thinking skills, as well as their sense of fairness and good sportsmanship — all while having fun! Who can join?   School-age children, K-12, who are interested in improving at chess and maturing from motivated beginners to skilled intermediate players. How much does it cost?   Club Membership is required for participation (Junior Membership: $100; Family Membership: $125).  Camp fee: $120; $90 per child, if two or more per family. For first-time members the camp fee is reduced to $80.  Please make checks payable to the Boylston Chess Foundation and please pay on site. Registration and capacity:   Located in the renovated former Ellis School building, there is plenty of room at our pristine site for more students; we will bring in additional qualified instructors to maintain a healthy student-teacher ratio. Reservation is not required. Just show up to unit B103, at 40 Norris Street the morning of the first day, before or around 9:00 a.m.! Use the right-side door of the building.   About the instructor: a master of the game and a Boylston Chess Club member for 25 years, Jacob Rasin has been a professional chess teacher for over 35 years in the Soviet Union and the United States. 1978-1989, Jacob served as head coach at the Pioneers Palace of the Leningrad Province; 1982-1985, he had the additional assignment of training Soviet grandmasters and international masters. Since 1990, he has taught privately and at schools in the Boston area. His students have won dozens of scholastic state championships and medals, and more than ten national championships in various brackets.  For more information on the camp, please call Jacob Rasin at (617) 783 6307  Click here to viewTony Cortizas' photos of Jacob's Feb camp   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SM JACOB RASIN TEACHES CHESS CAMP                                          Boylston Chess Club Chess Camp Director SM Jacob Rasin: USCF highest rating 2496  Trained in the intense and competitive chess world of the Soviet Union, Jacob brings a crystal clear understanding of chess to the young children of the New England Chess Community. Jacob is good with kids of all ages, from five through sixteen year olds. Kids love his instruction and his sense of humor.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Race for the King Pawn Swiss

Race for the King Pawn Swiss

Sat Apr 18, 2015

4SS; G/60, d5. 

Entry fee $35, $20 BCF members. 

Sections: Open, U1800; Minimum 12 players each section otherwise one section.

Prizes: Based on entries

Registration 9:15 to 9:55. 

Rounds: 10:00, 12:40, 3:00, and 5:15.

BCC TORNADO: CHUDNOVSKY, C WILLIAMS 1-2ND // RAVN 3RD // 16 PLAY // NEW FACES

BCC TORNADO: GAME 60

IN 1 SECTION

NM Jacob Chudnovsky faces off vs Emily Freeman in Round 1.

Jacob scored 3 wins and a draw to share 1-2nd place with

NM Chris Williams.  Bravo, Jacob!

NM Chris Williams scored 3 wins and a

draw to share 1-2nd place with Jacob

Chudnovsky.  Bravo, Chris!

NM Chris Williams vs NM Jacob Chudnovsky, Round 4: draw!

(background): Boshen Li, black vs William Ravn.

Boshen scored 2 points for a +75 to 1588 rating. Bravo, Boshen!

Will scored 3 points for clear 3rd place and a +20 to 1865 rating.

Bravo, Will, way-ta-go!

Alan Sikarov scored 2.5 points for a
share of 4-6th place and a +8 to 1772 rating.
Bravo, Alan!

Juan Payan vs Mark Neale, Round 3: draw. Juan finished the
event with 2.5 points for 4-6th place and a +14 to 1723 rating.
Mark scored 1.5 out of 4. Alan Sikarov and Juan Payan also
shared the U1800 prize.
NEW GIRL (well actually: young woman) ON THE BLOCK

Emily Freeman from New York, Financial Analyst, relocated
to Boston, plays her first event at the BCC. Welcome, Emily!
TENDER DETERMINATION

Joy Cao, veteran BCC scholastic player, first time
at the BCC Cambridge!  Welcome, Joy. For her
result, she scored 1/4 for a +30 to 1147 rating.
Bravo, Joy!
YOUTH VS WISDOM

Harold Dondis, Esq. reviews the position, as Joy Cao thinks 
of her next move: Round 3. Harold was 2/3 for the day.
NOVICE V VETERAN

Skyler Zhou playing black vs Bob Oresick in Round 2: draw.
Skyler collected 1.5 points for a +25 to 1245 rating. Bob
was 1/2 out of 3 for the day.
JUMPING INTO THE POOL: ONLY WAY TO LEARN HOW TO SWIM!

John Archibald vs Pinyi Hu, Round 1. John scored 2 points

for a +19 to 1563 rating. Bravo, John! (background): Bob Oresick

plays black vs Will Ravn. (left): Dondis v Boshen Li; (standing):

Yi Zhao, Winston Zhao's dad.

TOUGH ASSIGNMENT

NM Chris Williams black, vs Winston Zhao, Round 1.

Winston scored 1.5 points for the day in a very difficult field

 of players. Bravo, Winston for your gritty determination!

BERNARDO IGLESIAS: TD

PHOTOS: STEVE STEPAK
PS

Warm up for BCC events with
Au Bon Pain Resident Master Andrey
Froem in the heart of Harvard Square,
Cambridge, MA, all week. Fine tune your
tactics, practice your combinations.
Pleasant weather has arrived.
Visit the chess tables, day and
night, for blitz and skittles chess action.
SEE YOU ALL NEXT SATURDAY

FOR PRE-MARATHON WEEKEND

BCC:  RACE FOR THE KING PAWN 
GAME 60