Chess 960 (Fischer Random) Won by Jason Morris

Alexandra Kosteniuk giving a simil.

No surprise there as Jason is the highest rated player at LCCC. But to win any tournament - and especially undefeated in a style you never played before - is still special.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the change of pace tournament. The utter randomness of the starting position made for some very anxious moments at the start of the games.

Congratulations to Jason as he is the 2013 LCCC Chess 960 Champion!

Here are the final standings:

1. Jason M - 4 points

2. Tim R - 3

3. Aaron J - 3

4. Don J - 3

5. Ken T - 3

6. Vince V - 3

7. Scott M - 2

8. Tom H - 2

9. Luigi M - 2

10. Mike N - 2

11. Ken L - 2

12. Paul M - 2

13. Luke S - 2

14. Gene M - 1.5

15. Zade K - 1.5

16. Americo M - 1

17. Zack R - 1

18. Gabe T - 1

19. Marcello M - 1

20. Luca M - 1

21. Joshua T – 1

 

The league resumes next week. Be ready as the tournament clocks start at 7pm sharp! There will be some announcements and other distractions prior to the round, so get there early.

Remember to sign up and see Vince V or Ken L for payment to enter the Seth Homa simil. Club players under 18 can join for $15. Sign up for this event and support LCCC please.

Also Ken T will be running a Blitz (5 min) tournament next week (on Monday 11/25), so sign up for that also!

Also, we may have a photographer from the local newspaper stop by and get some pictures of the action. It will be part of an article about our upcoming Seth Homa Simultaneous Exhibition. You have been warned!

 

Some games from the 960 event to be posted this weekend.