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A Wild Game from the Des Moines Open

Yesterday I went 4.0/4 to win the Des Moines Open in a tie for first with Jeremy Madison, of Ankeny, who upset the only other 2000+ player, Ron Deike, in the penultimate round. In the last round I was left to play the still-streaking Jason Juett, who had won 3 in a row, while Madison […]

Jerry Spann Memorial

Driving to Stillwater, Oklahoma this weekend for the Jerry Spann Memorial. It is FIDE rated. I’ll be travelling with Diwakar Rana and Jason Juett…
Reports to follow.
And Waffle House to be had!

Des Moines Open - The Return

Mark your calendars!
August 4, 2007
Des Moines Open (IASCA Mini-Qualifier) 4-SS G/70, or 65/5.
The Iowa Chess Center presents the return of the Des Moines Open!
Where: Golden Teapot, 2520 Vine St. West Des Moines, (515) 327-1818
Open to All. EF $25 if received by 7/28/2007, otherwise $35 at site. IASCA membership req’d: $15, $10 Jr. & Sr. OSA. […]

It’s good to be back

I came back to Peoria for the first time in almost a year to continue an annual tradition- playing the chess club members at my mom’s school blindfolded.
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North American Open

This weekend, I will be playing in the North American Open in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Last year, I tied for third place behind Onischuk and Shulman. Results from the ‘05 NAO can be found here:
2005 NAO Results
I’ll try to update live at the event. I’ll also be playing in the Blitz Championship. Pre-entries this year […]