Thursday, September 15, 2011 Too Good Not to Share Wednesday night, September 14, 2011 was a “Movies and Matches” night. No one showed up to play any match chess. However, there were a few of us for the “Movie.” To be sure, this was not a movie in the normal “movie” sense. Instead it was […]
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Bragging Rights – Dayton Vs Cinci Match
Dayton Chess Club (DCC) won a chess match with Cincinnati chess players played in Dayton on Saturday, September 10, 2010 by a score of 4 wins, 3 losses, and 9 split individual matches. In the 16 individual matches, two games were played between the opponents switching colors in the second game. In round 1, Dayton had White on […]
The GRAPE – Gem City Open 2011
The GRAPE Richard Mercer (1911) vs Mark Kellie (1732) Round 2 – OPEN SECTION Commentary by Mark Kellie 1. d4 d6 2. c4 Nd7 Signature move of my “Grape” system. 3. Nc3 g6 4. e4 Bg7 5. Be3 e5 6. d5?! In this “Grape” system which I play, the d5 move relieves the tension in […]
Round 3 Heartbreak! – Gem City Open 2011
Another great game from the Gem City Open….. Ariel Ofek beat USCF Master Hans Multhopp in Round 1 near miniature (23 moves) to get off to a great start, followed by a long hard fought draw in Round 2 against National Expert and 8 time Dayton Chess Club Champion David Friedman . Not bad for […]
The 53rd Gem City Open Champion – Walker “Grinder” Griggs
Walker Griggs has picked up 159 rating points from April 10 to June 5, 2011 moving from a rating of 2048 to a rating of 2207. Not bad for a 15 year old. First, in the Ohio HS Championship he tied for first picking up only 9 rating points. Then in the Mulligan Masters & […]
Parking for Gem City Open!
Here are some convenient parking spots close to the Dayton Chess Club: DCC Parking
Gem City 2011 Pre-Registrants!
Pre-registrants will not be updated after noon, Friday 3 June 2011 due to time constraints. All undeclared players will be placed in section based on USCF June rating supplement. If you wish to switch your section, please either email at dcc.18w5@sbcglobal.net OR call the Dayton Chess Club at 937-461-6283 and leave a message. NAME Schedule […]
Holiday Blues Tournament, 8 & 9 Jan 2011
Fight the blues and play in the Holiday Blues Open…lots of good cheer here! 5 Rounds – SS Time Controls: Rds 1 & 2 G/75, td/5, Rounds 3, 4, 5 are Game/2hr30min, td/5. $1000 b/48 paid entries, re-entries $15 count as 1/2 entry THREE SECTIONS: OPEN/U1900/U1500. Prizes: OPEN: $250-125. U1900: $225-100. U1500: $200-100. USCF rated. […]
Christmas Season Open – 11 & 12 Dec 2010
TOURNAMENT DETAILS: 5 Rounds SS Time controls: Rds 1 & 2 G/75, Rds 3, 4 & 5 G/2hr 30 min, TD/5. $650 based on 32 paid entries. Re-entries $15 count as 1/2 entry. Prizes: OPEN: $225-125. U1800 $200-100. USCF rated. One bye permitted – sign up by end of round 1. Reg: Saturday 9am-10:30am.Rds Sat […]
The Benefits of Lecture/Lessons by GM Goldin….
For those of you who haven’t been able to take advantage of GM Goldin’s great lecture and/or lessons….. Take a few minutes to read a little more about what GM Goldin can do to elevate your playing skills…..and then sign up for the lecture AND lesson(s)!!! What GM Goldin can do for your game!