Mar 5- 26, 2012 Global Warming Swiss

4-SS. 30/90, SD/30.

Hackettstown Comm. Cntr., 293 Main St. (Rte. 46), Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
Entry Fee: $12.
Prizes (b/16): $75/40/25, U1800 $25. Free entry top U1500.
Reg.: 7 pm March 5. Rds.: 7:30 pm, each Monday. INFO: ericmark4@gmail.com.
Half-point byes available any round; last-round bye must be requested with entry.

Lincoln Swiss Results

Paul Joseph won the Lincoln Swiss. Tom Ostrosky took 2nd place.
The Global Warming Swiss is currently underway with a new time control of 30/90 SD 30.

Lincoln Memorial Swiss

The Lincoln Memorial Swiss is currently underway. It features a new time control of 40/75, SD/30

Feb 6, 13, 27 Lincoln Memorial Swiss
3-SS. 40/75, SD/30.
EF: $12.
Prizes (b/16): $75/40/25, U1800 $25, free entry top U1500.
Reg.: 7 pm Feb 6. Rds.: 7:30 pm each Monday.

Quick Pro Quo Speed Results

Congratulations once again to Tom Polese, who only gave up a half point to win the speed tournament. Angelo Depalma came in clear second, Rich clear third. Cameron Hill won the U1800 and Russ the U-1500.

Freeze 'Em Hard Swiss Results

Paul Joseph took clear first in the January Swiss, after another win last night. This will be the year he makes Expert, no doubt. Clayton and Cameron tied for both second place and the U-1800 prize. Russ wins a free entry to his next HCC tournament. He scored a big upset last night against Angelo.

Also take not of the excellent progress of our newest players,Cameron Hill and Victor.Vejil.  Victor scored an upset win against Jordan.  Cameron held Eric Mark to a draw and gained 90 rating points. A rating of 1649 after three tournaments and 11 games is above well above average. As Gary once said of Magnus, "Watch out for this kid."

Jan 2 - 23, 2012 Freeze'Em Good'n' Hard Swiss

4-SS. 40/90, SD/60.
EF: $12.
Prizes (b/16): $75/40/25, U1800 $25, free entry top U1500.
Reg.: 7 pm Jan 2.
Rounds.: 7:30 pm each Monday. angelodp@gmail.com.

Ho Ho Swiss Results

Tom Ostrosky prevailed over Mike Laverty in the last round to clinch first place in the December Ho Ho Swiss event.

Our first event of the new year is the Freeze 'em Hard Swiss on January 2.

Dec 5 - 19 2011 HoHoHo Is Not a Dirty Word Quad/Swiss

Quad or 3-SS, b/o entries. 40/90, SD/60, faster by mutual agreement.
EF: $12.
Prizes (b/16): $75/40/25, U1800 $25, free entry top U1500.
Reg.: 7 pm Dec 5.
Rds.: 7:30 pm each Monday. angelodp@gmail.com.

Meschugge Quads Results

Paul Joseph and Angelo Depalma tied for first place in the top Quad. Al Walters continued his upswing by winning the B Quad.

Hail to Thee Swiss Results

Eric Mark returned from his chess hiatus to win the Hail to Thee Swiss Tournament. Angelo Depalma came in second place. Al Walters who was having a great tournament until he ran into Eric in the last round tied for third place with Eric Crawford.