2015 Spring Rapids (Final Event)

Congratulations to John Lukezich who won our Spring Rapid Tournament with 5/6 points.

Congratulations also to Alex Chan and Euan Hughes, who tied for second place with 4 ½ points.

This was our final event of the 2014-2015 season.

Everybody reading this page is invited to come to our next meeting on Monday September 14^that 7.15 p.m. – You are welcome to just drop in to the meeting at 484 Albert Street, (in the church hall behind Princess Street United Church), or contact John Lukezich for more information: email ogulin27@yahoo.ca or call 613-634-8419.

2015 Harry Jordan Spring Open

Hello all,

So sorry for the delay. Results of the 2015 Harry Jordan Spring Open has been posted to the CXR Website, and ratings have been updated.

Results: http://www.cxrchess.com/tournaments/WC952.html

Current Ratings: http://www.cxrchess.com/PublicAffRoster.php?sessID=&AffiliateID=739&timestampLastRoster=20150427090021&whStatus=A&whRatStat=RP&whSchAdult=AS&ORDERBY=PlayerUnofficialRating&lastORDERBY=LastName,FirstName

Thanks!

2015 Eastern Ontario Student Chess Results

The 2015 EASTERN ONTARIO YOUTH CHESS TOURNAMENT, was held on Sunday April 12^th at H.M.C.S. Cataraqui, the Naval Reserve training building in Kingston.

The tournament attracted 110 students, from the Kingston – Belleville - Ottawa area.

The medal winners were:

Grade 1

Gold          Xander Villeneuve                 Polson Park P.S., Kingston

Silver        Ethan Wowk                         Truedell P.S., Kingston

Grade 2

Gold          Jacob Isotale                        Winston Churchill P.S, Kingston

Silver        Jack Ambrose                       Lancaster Drive P.S., Kingston

Silver        Scotia Zuber                         R.G. Sinclair P.S, Kingston

Grade 3

Gold          Noah Borges                        Lancaster Drive P.S., Kingston

Silver        Jack Burt                              Lancaster Drive P.S., Kingston

Silver        Noah Chan                           Lancaster Drive P.S., Kingston

Silver        Makaio Lieberman-Smith      École Madeleine-de-Roybon, Kingston

Grade 4

Gold          Edward Li                            Lancaster Drive P.S., Kingston

Silver        Rayleigh Cao                       Centennial P.S, Kingston

Silver        Sophie Profit                        Albert College, Belleville

Silver        Owen Seal                           Polson Park P.S., Kingston

Bronze      Evan Ingham                       Polson Park P.S., Kingston

Grade 5

Gold          Max Klichlein                       Rideau P.S., Kingston

Silver        Livi Prost                             Rideau P.S., Kingston

Bronze      Lev Stefanovich-Thomson    Rideau P.S., Kingston

Grade 6

Gold          Arman Azroy                       Winston Churchill P.S., Kingston

Grade 7

Gold          Euan Hughes                      Calvin Park P.S., Kingston

Silver        Dhauv Patel                        Calvin Park P.S., Kingston

Bronze      Connor Shorts                     Bayridge P.S., Kingston

Grade 8

Gold          Alex Chan                           Calvin Park P.S., Kingston

Grade 9

Gold         Savannah Young                  Home Schooled, Kingston

Grade 10

Gold         Joshua Vollebregt                L.C.V.I., Kingston

Grade 11

Gold         Gaffer Othman                     L.C.V.I., Kingston

The number of medal winners depended in part on the number of entries in each Grade.

The Gold and Silver medalists normally go on to compete in the ONTARIO CHESS CHALLENGE, which will be held in Toronto on Sunday April 19th. - The Provincial Champion in each Grade then plays in the CANADIAN CHESS CHALLENGE, which will be held in Quebec City, at the end of May.

The tournament was organized by KINGSTON SCHOOLS CHESS, which is most grateful for the assistance given by HMCS CATARAQUI, Tim Hortons, many teachers and parents, and by volunteers from the KINGSTON CHESS CLUB who share their love of the game with younger players at this annual event.

For more information please call Chris Hargreaves at 613 389 8993.

2015 Eastern Ontario Youth Chess Tournament

EASTERN ONTARIO YOUTH CHESS TOURNAMENT
will be held on

Sunday April 12^th 2015 at HMCS CATARAQUI, Kingston.

This tournament is open to all students in Grades 1 to 12 who know how to play chess.

• Students in Grades 1 to 8 play against other students in the same Grade.
• Students in Grades 9 to 12 will be combined in a single section.
• All students play at least 5 games.

DIRECTIONS: HMCS Cataraqui is just east of the LaSalle Causeway. From Highway 2, turn North at the RMC / Fort Henry traffic lights, and follow Navy Way around behind Constantine Arena and the Sports Centre to HMCS Cataraqui. HMCS Cataraqui is also very close to Sunday bus route 12.

REGISTRATION for all Grades and payment of fee, ($10.00): 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. - Advance registration is not required.

Players briefing: 11:00 a.m. - All students then play 5 games.

All games will be played in the gymnasium. - There will be space for parents and guardians to sit around the edge of the gym, (or outside if the weather’s suitable.) Spectators should bring their own chairs.

LUNCH: There will be a break for lunch after Round 2. Food and drinks can be purchased at HMCS Cataraqui.

Different Grades will finish their fifth game at different times, but not before 2.30 p.m.Please note: students will only be supervised while they are playing chess.

Top-scoring players may be required to play additional, play-off games, to determine qualifiers for the ONTARIO CHESS CHALLENGE, to be held in Toronto on Sunday April 19th. - We can send 1 student in Grades with up to 10 players in this tournament; 2 students in Grades with 11 to 20 players; 3 students from Grades with 21 to 30 players; and 4 students from Grades with over 30 players. (The Provincial Champion in each Grade then plays in the CANADIAN CHESS CHALLENGE, in Quebec City at the end of May.)

AWARDS CEREMONY - Approximately 4:30 p.m. Medals will be presented to the top students in each Grade, once the play-off games have finished.

RATING: A numerical rating will be calculated for each player, so that they can compare their level of play, to that of other students across Canada. - These ratings will be posted on the Chess’n Math Association website at:

http://www.chess-math.org/2015eocc/ approximately one week after the tournament.

ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per student, payable in cash, or by cheque made out to "Chess'n Math Association".

EQUIPMENT: Students should bring their own pieces, if they are not fragile. Boards will be provided. (Some sets can be borrowed at the Tournament).

HELP WANTED: to set up the gym on Sunday morning April 12th. This will begin at9.00a.m. - Coffee and donuts will be provided.

SCORERS WANTED: The more scorers we have, the smoother the Tournament runs! No knowledge of chess or previous experience is necessary for scorers. - There will be a meeting to brief scorers at HMCS CATARAQUI before the tournament, at 9.30a.m. on April 12^th .

If you are interested in helping, or want more information, please contact Chris Hargreaves - tel. 613 389 8993 or email hargreavescp@sympatico.ca

2015 KCC Championship Final Results

Here are the final round results for the 2015 KCC Championship:

White	Rd 5	Black
Sid Anjilvel	0 - 1	Harry Jordan
John Lukezich	1 - 0	Francois Chan
Dave Gordon	0 - 1	Alex Chan
Lorenz Paulsen	1 - 0	Nikolas Kotsovolos
Devin Ancsin	0 - 1	Huxley Anjilvel
Will Wright	0 - 1	Roman Polywkan
Stephen Laughren	1 - 0	Rowan Wright

And here are the final standings. Congratulations to undefeated Harry Jordan for a perfect 5-point win.

#	Name	ID	Rtng	Rd 1	Rd 2	Rd 3	Rd 4	Rd 5	Tot	T/B
1	Harry Jordan	12505-M	1605	B---	W4	W5	W2	W7	5	1402.5
2	Alex Chan	15517-P	1381	D12	W6	W14	L1	W11	3.5	1351.5
3	John Lukezich	12504-T	1438	L5	W15	W9	H---	W6	3.5	1080
4	Huxley Anjilvel	14678-C	1218	W9	L1	W13	L7	W8	3	1266.5
5	Lorenz Paulsen	14601-J	1272	W3	W13	L1	L6	W9	3	1235
6	Francois Chan	16244-H	1106	W15	L2	W16	W5	L3	3	1184
7	Sid Anjilvel	14676-Q	1739	L13	W8	W10	W4	L1	3	1148.5
8	Devin Ancsin	16246-R	963	H---	L7	W15	H---	L4	2	1310
9	Nikolas Kotsovolos	15516-A	969	L4	W12	L3	W14	L5	2	1255
10	Will Wright	16888-J	901	H---	H---	L7	W16	L12	2	1211
11	Dave Gordon	12494-Y	1699	H---	L14	W12	D13	L2	2	1196.5
12	Roman Polywkan	12495-G	1039	D2	L9	L11	D15	W10	2	1184.5
13	Ian Birch	15983-N	1057	W7	L5	L4	D11	U---	1.5	1482
14	Steve Hughes	15842-T	1310	H---	W11	L2	L9	U---	1.5	1349.5
15	Stephen Laughren	14602-V	973	L6	L3	L8	D12	W16	1.5	1080
16	Rowan Wright	16887-G	856	H---	H---	L6	L10	L15	1	993