Upcoming Chess Tournaments

The Fall Team Tournament runs till December 21. Our next Winter Swiss tournament starts in January after the New Year.

Oct. 5 - Dec. 21 Fall Team Tournament 9-12 rounds, 40/90. Hackettstown Community Center, 293 Main St., (Rte. 46). EF: $15; Under 18 & Over 65, $10. Small cash prizes, b/entries, to players on winning team, plus high scorer on each board. Reg.: 7-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5. Rds.: 7:30 p.m. each Monday. ENT: Michael Laverty, 151 Lake Valhalla, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 mikelaverty@yahoo.com. WCL JGP.


Winter Swiss Tournament
Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ
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Winter Blitz Game 10
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Spring Round Robin
Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ
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Paul Aaroe Memorial
4-SS, 40/90, SD/60. Community Center, 293 Main St., Hackettstown
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Hackettstown Fall Quads 3RR, 40/90. Hackettstown Community Ctr., 293 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
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Blitz Tournament Results

Our first Blitz tournament was a great success with Angelo Depalma winning the playoff game against Rich Buschgans. We are looking forward to see more blitz tournaments added as a welcome break between Classical Tournaments.
Click here for the tournament crosstable.

Summer Holland Final Standings

Eric Mark won the Summer Holland Final. Tom Ostrosky and Paul Joseph tied up for 2nd place.
Aaron Kiedes won all his games to finish clear first in the Reserve Section. Tom Miller and Robert Schlotzhauer tied up for 2nd place.

Click here for the Tournament complete crosstable.

Kasparov vs Karpov, Lyon 1990

Here is a link to a video of the Kasparov vs Karpov match in Lyon 1990. Enjoy it while it is up.

Hackettstown Blitz Tournament - August 31

We are holding a one-night Quick Chess-rated G/10 tournament on Monday, Aug. 31.
FREE ENTRY. Registration 7:00 PM. First Round 7:30 PM.
There are no prizes but it is a great opportunity to get a Quick rating.
USCF Membership is required.

SmithField Chess Club Quad, August 8 2009

Mike Laverty will hold another one of his award-winning series of chess events on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the usual excellent site in Smithfield Twp., PA, near Shawnee and just across the state line from NJ.

This month's quad features a progressive time control, from one round to the next. First round is Game 30, 2nd round is game 60, the 3rd round is Game 90. A neat concept. See details below.

Saturday August 8th, 2009. On Site Registration 9:15- 9:45 AM.
First Match begins 10:00 AM then ASAP
E.F. $15
USCF rated Quad G/30 G60 G90 $35 for 1st place.

Scholastic Quad K-12 Entry Fee: $10 G/30 Trophy to 1st place in each Quad
Rounds start 10:00 then ASAP

Only 3 miles into PA. The old Smithfield Township Building RT 209 Seven
Bridge Rd & Buttermilk Falls rd : RT80 Exit 309 1.5 miles on the
right before the 2nd light.

For more information please contact Michael Laverty 570-421-9802
Email : pack92chess@yahoo.com>

Nakamura wins World Rapid "Shuffle" Chess Championship

Hikaru Nakamura wins the World Rapid Chess 960, also called Fischer Random Chess in Mainz. Click here for a complete report.

Viking 4-County Open, July 26

The 4 County Open is returning to Mount Arlington this Sunday July 26. See Info below.

July 26 Viking 4-County Open
4-SS. G/60. Holiday Inn Express, 176 Howard Blvd., Mt. Arlington, (near exit 30, US route 80) Trophy prizes, Free breakfast before 10am, Top finishing residents of Morris, Warren, Sussex and Hunterdon will be County Champions. Trophies to First, County Champs, Top Expert, Class A, B, C, D/E, Sr, & Jr. EF:$15 Adult, $10 (Jr K-8), if received by 7/22, or via website by 7/24, EntryFees RUs.com. $5 more at site. Reg.: to 10am 7/25. First Round: 10am then ASAP With lunch break. Ent: Ken Thomas, 115 West Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840-2233 or via EntryFeesRUs.com. INFO: Ken at acn@goes.com or 908-763-6468. NS, NC, W.

Smithfield Chess Club Quads Results

Joe Mucerino won the Smithfield Quads on July 18. Click here for the tournament crosstable.

Eric Mark resigns his against Joe Mucerino. The White King gets rolled over by Black's pawns.

Larry Noone setting up for his drawn game against Joe Mucerino

Your blogger is looking forward to his next game.

Kieran Laverty won the Kids Quads.

Kilian Laverty shows his bug house trophy.

A spectator follows the game attentively.

Everyone keeps good notation in the Kids Quads section.

Summer Holland Finals and Reserve Pairings

Here are the schedules for the Finals and Reserves section of the Summer Holland. Remember to contact your opponent not the TD if you cannot make it to your game. Click on the image to view the chart in full screen.