4th Prescott Open Sunday, Jul 16 2017

Shan Rengasamy

Shan Rengasamy, Scottsdale, and Neil Wadsworth, Prescott Valley, split $150 in prize money at the 4^th Annual Prescott Open held Saturday, July 15^th. Rengasamy, a student at BASIS in Scottsdale, is one of the top eleven-year-olds in U. S. Chess. Wadsworth, who tied for second in last year’s Open, defeated the highest rated chess player in this event in the second round. Rengasamy, initially ranked third by rating, and Wadsworth, initially fourth, won their first two games before agreeing to a hard-fought draw in their last round encounter.

 

Neil Wadsworth

The tournament attracted 16 chess players for a full day of chess at the Pine Cone. The format of the event was to divide players into two sections, each composed of eight players based on rating. Tom Green, President of the Prescott Chess Club, directed this U. S. Chess rated event.

 

Robin Green

In Section B, playing in his first chess tournament, Robin Green, Prescott, accumulated three wins to collect the section’s first place prize money of  $100. Roger Gibson and Phillip Ebarb, both of Prescott, and William Cheney, Flagstaff, shared the $50 2^nd place prize money for their 2-1 records.

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2017 Yavapai County Scholastic Chess Tournament Saturday, Apr 1 2017

Riley Nollet

Sixteen scholastic chess players converged on the Yavapai College campus for a day of chess on Saturday, April 1. The tournament, divided in two sections based on grade, was played in the Community Room.

Riley  Nollet, a 3^rd grader at Franklin Phonetic in Prescott Valley, was the top finisher in the grammar school section. He defeated second place finisher Robbie Manning, a 5^th grader at BASIS Prescott, in an exciting tie-break playoff. Preston Reed, a 5^th grader at Franklin Phonetic won the grammar school third place trophy.

Mason Low

Mason Low, a 7^th grader at BASIS Prescott, was the top finisher in the middle school section. One-and-a-half years ago Mason , as a 6^th grader, was the 3^rd place finisher in the middle school section. Joshua Meintjes, an 8^th grader at Congress Elementary, won the second place trophy. Cody Ballinger, an 8^th grader at Congress Elementary, and Dallin Cannon, a 7^th grader as Mile High Middle School, each received a trophy for their 3^rd place finishes.

 

 

 

Galen Dennis

Galen Dennis, a 12^th grader at Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy, won the 1^st place high school trophy. He won all five of his games in a section that combined both middle school and high school players.

Players who did not win a trophy selected a chess pin recognizing their participation.

The Prescott Chess Club sponsored this unrated chess tournament. Tom Green directed the event with help from Tommy Keenan, David Steeves, and Henry Ebarb.

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Prescott Quads #10 Sunday, Feb 26 2017

Quads #10

On Saturday, February 25^th Dr. Henry Ebarb, Prescott, was the top finisher in the Prescott Chess Club’s Quads #10. He won $60 for his undefeated record of three wins and one draw.

The only player to draw him was David Steeves, Prescott, who finished with two wins, one draw, and one loss. He collected $25 for his second place finish.

Roger Gibson and Phillip Ebarb, both of Prescott, tied for third place and split $10. They each won one game and drew each other.

This U. S. Chess rated tournament, played at the Pine Cone, was directed by Prescott Chess Club President Tom Green.

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Prescott Blitz #3 Saturday, Feb 4 2017

Eight Prescott area chess players played 56 chess games, each with only five minutes on special timers. Tom Green, Prescott, topped the field with 10.5 points. He received $60 for 10 wins, 1 draw, and only 3 losses in the Prescott Chess Club Blitz #3.

Green is currently the 42^nd best Blitz player in the United States age 65 or older. Henry Ebarb, Prescott, is currently ranked 59^th in the U. S. age 65 or older. After this event, Thomas Keenan and David Steeves, both of Prescott, are likely to add their names to the top 100 Blitz players in the U. S. age 65 or older. So, four Prescott chess players are likely to be among the top 100 for their age in the U.S.

Dan Tyler, Prescott, was the 2^nd place finisher. He scored 9.5 points and won $30.

Toby Ebarb, Phoenix, was the top Class C player. He finished with 8.5 points and won $25.

Phil Ebarb, Prescott, was the top Class D players with 5 points. He won $25.

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Prescott Quads #9 Saturday, Jan 7 2017

Thirteen area chess players battled over the chess board on Saturday, January 7, at the Pine Cone. This U. S. Chess rated tournament directed by Prescott Chess Club President Tom Green, was divided into three sections based on rating.

Henry Ebarb & Jim Briggs

Candidate Master Jim Briggs, Chino Valley, and Class A player Jack Burden, Flagstaff, tied for first in the top section. They split $80 for their one win and two draws.

Dan Patton & Cortney Reagle

Bill Cheney, Flagstaff, and David Steeves, Prescott, tied for top honors in Section B. They shared $80 for recording two wins against one loss.

Dan Tyler, Prescott, and Cortney Reagle, Flagstaff, shared first in Section C. They split $80 for winning two games and drawing each other.

 

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Prescott Blitz #2 Saturday, Dec 10 2016

On Saturday ten Prescott area chess players played 90 chess games, each with only five minutes on special timers. Tom Green, Prescott, topped the field with fourteen points, 13 wins, 2 draws, and only 3 losses. He finished first at the Prescott Chess Club Blitz #2 and took home $80.

Jim Briggs

Jim Briggs, Chino Valley, claimed second place and $40 for his 13.5-4.5 record.

Dr, Henry Ebarb, Prescott, was the top Class B, C and below rated player. He finished with 13 points and won $40.

Dan Tyler, Prescott, was the best of three new, unrated chess players. He scored 10 points in his first rated chess tournament and won $40.

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