Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Craig Jones wins 2010 US Masters
National master Craig Jones won the 2010 US Masters tournament held March 13-21 in Hendersonville, NC. Craig finished with a score of 7/9. Craig Jones is a former Tucson resident who coached the Castlehill Country Day School to the National Elementary title in 2002.
Levon Altounian advances to finals of State CofC tournament
IM Levon Altounian is one step away from winning the 2010 State Champion of Champions tournament and earning a bid into the US Championship. Levon won the Arizona State Championship last September in Scottsdale.
On March 24-25 the Internet Chess Club (ICC) hosted the Qualification Rounds of the Champion of Champions tournament. The qualification tournament was 17 rounds of 3-minutes Blitz against the other State Champions from the Western States. Levon took second place in the tournament with a score of 15 points (+14 =2 -1) out of 17. His only lost was to 1st place finisher IM Sam Shankland (16 pts.). (View Levon's games.)
On March 30 the top 2 finishers of each conference faced off in a 25-minute, 2-game playoff. Levon avenged his previous defeat but winning both games to advance to the finals. (View Levon's games.)
The finals will take place on April 11 at noon (Arizona time) on ICC.
Good luck to Levon!!
On March 24-25 the Internet Chess Club (ICC) hosted the Qualification Rounds of the Champion of Champions tournament. The qualification tournament was 17 rounds of 3-minutes Blitz against the other State Champions from the Western States. Levon took second place in the tournament with a score of 15 points (+14 =2 -1) out of 17. His only lost was to 1st place finisher IM Sam Shankland (16 pts.). (View Levon's games.)
On March 30 the top 2 finishers of each conference faced off in a 25-minute, 2-game playoff. Levon avenged his previous defeat but winning both games to advance to the finals. (View Levon's games.)
The finals will take place on April 11 at noon (Arizona time) on ICC.
Good luck to Levon!!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
RQ1 and RQ2 Results Posted
Results for RQ1 and RQ2 are now posted on the website at:
http://www.sazchess.org/events/events.php
http://www.sazchess.org/events/events.php
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tucson Scholastics (RQ2) this weekend
Just a reminder that the Tucson Scholastic (RQ2) is this weekend at Harelson Elementary. This is your last chance to qualify in Tucson for the Arizona State Scholastic Chess Championship. The State Scholastic Championship will be April 23-25 in Tucson at the Holiday Inn - Palo Verde.
The Tucson Scholastics (RQ 2) is a 5 round tournament with 6 sections.
* The Championship sections are NOT qualifers for the State Scholastic Championships. Players should not register for these sections if they're trying to qualify for the State Scholastic Championships.
USCF membership is required for this event. You can check the status of your USCF membership here. If you need to join USCF or renew your membership you can do it online at the USCF website.
Registration for the event can be done online at the SACA website. Select the tournament in the left side bar and registration information will load in the main frame.
Contact us if you have any questions.
The Tucson Scholastics (RQ 2) is a 5 round tournament with 6 sections.
K - 1 Qualifier
K - 3 Qualifer
K - 6 Qualifer
K - 9 Qualifer
K - 6 Championship *
K - 12 Championship *
* The Championship sections are NOT qualifers for the State Scholastic Championships. Players should not register for these sections if they're trying to qualify for the State Scholastic Championships.
USCF membership is required for this event. You can check the status of your USCF membership here. If you need to join USCF or renew your membership you can do it online at the USCF website.
Registration for the event can be done online at the SACA website. Select the tournament in the left side bar and registration information will load in the main frame.
Contact us if you have any questions.
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