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Arlington Chess Club Online,  Jan 10, 2007
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Friday - Jan 12 - January Quick
Baltimore Open results
Virginia Open - Entries taken this Friday night 
George Mason Open - FIDE rated grabd prix plus weekend quds
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Friday Jan 12th  January Quick - 5RD-SS  G/10  EF $15  REG til 8:20pm 
$$ 80% of entries

These have been very strong events over the past few months, lots of
2000+ players. 

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The Baltimore Open was held this past weekend at Goucher College. Turnout
was a little light, but those who participated in this 47th Annual 
Version had fun at a great site. GM Jaan Ehlvest raced to a 4-0 score
and when a draw would clinch clear first, IM Oladapo Adu, playing black,
didn't have much reason to decline the offer. 

Adu, FM Boris Zisman, NM Troy Roberts and Kaupo Kruusiauk (An Estonian
film-director friend of Ehlvest) scored 4-1 to take 2nd-3rd. Doug Stanley
won the Class A prize, followed by Luis Gonzales-Silen and Michael Stepp
sharing the B prize. Joseph Coppola won the C prize and Alvin Jones 
(whose 3-2 score was the best rating point gain in the event) took the 
D money. Dr. Steven Hudson took the E money and his wife, Lori Hudson, 
won the U1000 prize. 

Denis Strenzwilk, long known for his ability to play lengthy games (hoorah
for sudden death!), was one of the final third round games done and his 
opponent was GM Ehlvest. This long game, which is in the database, saw
both players in a time scramble at the end of the 4 hours play. While
Denis' white side pieces seemed at least equal at times, especially when
both rooks and queen dominated the Queen's file, in the end it seemed like
GM prowess held true and Ehlvest pulled out the win. 


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The Virginia Open is two weeks away. I'll be at Arlington CC this friday
night taking advance entries from anyone wishing to enter. If you have 
not gotten a room, now is the time to do so as its already past the
hotel deadline for chess rooms. Calling Sales Manager Robert Fobian, at
the 703-644-5555 number could work. 


Jan. 26-28.   GPP:  30  Virginia
39th Annual Virginia Open. 5SS, Rd1 G/2, Rds 2-5 40/2 SD/1 Holiday Inn
Express- Springfield VA. 6401 Brandon Ave, Springfield, VA 22150. 
Conveniently located at the  junction of I-95, I-495 and I-395. ph: 
703-644-5555) ask for "Sales Department" and request special chess rate
of $95 Reserve before Jan 12th!  SPECIAL - PLEASE STAY AT HOTEL! IF 
WE GET 20 ROOM NIGHTS FOR BOTH FRI AND SAT NIGHTS, SITE RENTAL IS FREE.
PRIZES WILL RISE $400 AND 2 PLAYERS WHO ARE STAYING AT HOTEL WILL 
RECEIVE ONE NIGHT FREE  $$3400 (Top 4 Open G) Rest B/110 Two Sections
Open and Amateur (U1900) Open $600-400-300-250 Top X, A Each $180. 
Winner gets Plaque and Va Open title Amateur $400-200-150 Top B,C,D,
U1200 Each $160 Top U $100. Winner gets Plaque and Va Amateur title. 
ALL: Reg Friday 1/28 530p-745p. Rds 8p Friday, Sat 10-4:30, Sun 9-3:30.
EF: $50 if rec'd by 1/19, $60 at site. $30 Re-entry allowed from Rd.1 
only into Rd 2 with 1/2 pt. One 1/2 point bye allowed, must be 
declared before Rd.1 starts and is irrevokable when play begins. VCF
membership required (OSA) $10 Adults, $5 U19. Ent: Make checks payable
to "Virginia Chess" and mail to Michael Atkins, PO Box 6139, Alexandria
VA 22306. http://vachess.org/vaopen.htm   matkins2@cox.net no phone or 
internet entries, just inquiries. NS, NC, W, FIDE. 
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Free Drop-In Chess Club at the Reston Community Center 

Chess players of all ages and skill levels are invited to come to 
Reston  Community Center Hunters Woods on Thursday evenings from 
6:30-9:30 p.m. A limited number of sets and boards are available, or
bring your own. There is no fee, but you are required to sign-in at 
the start of each meeting.

2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, 20191
(703) 476-4500

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April 28-29     George Mason Open  GPP:20  Virginia
5SS, G/2 Rds 1-3, 30/90 SD/1 rds 4-5 $ 2,100 (Top 3 G) Rest B/70. 
George Mason Open-Arlington Campus. 
Professional Center (The Old Law School), 3401 N. Fairfax Dr, Arlington
Virginia (Across from Virginia Square Metro Stop) Rm 329  One Section:
Open: $550-350-200 (Top 3 Open G) Top X/A/B/C/D/U1200 Each $150
Unrated - $100 Reg Sat Apr 28 9-945a. Rds Sat 10-230-7, Sunday 10-330.
One 1/2 pt bye allowed, must
commit before rd 1 and is irrovokable.  EF: $45 if rec'd by 4/21; $55
at site. $5 discount to GMU students with ID Card. 
http://members.cox.net/tournaments/gmo.htm  Make checks payable to 
Michael Atkins and mail to PO Box 6139  Alexandria  VA 22306, W, NS, FIDE

We'll be playing in the large and very nice Multi-purpose room at GMU.
Since there is plenty of space, we'll try quads. once should notice the
G/61 qauds on Sunday, sure to attract certain Baltimore players who
refrain from risking their quick ratings!

April 28-29 George Mason Weekend Quads   Virginia
George Mason University - Arlington Campus Professional Center, Room 329
- 3401 N Fairfax Dr Arlington VA 
Sat 4/28  3-RR  G/45 Reg 9-1045  EF$ 20  First in Section $50  
Rds 11- 1- 245
Sun 4/29 3-RR  G/61  Reg 9-1045  EF $25 First in Section $70  
Rds 11-130- 345
See George Mason Open for other details and where to mail checks. 

Affiliate is NOVA Chess, my new affiliate. 
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