Club News
Sean Insley Wins 2015 Black Friday Open in DeKalb
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- Written by Bill Feldman Bill Feldman
Indian Creek's Sean Insley posted the lone perfect score at the four-round 2015 Black Friday Open in DeKalb. The one-section event was conducted November 27 attracting 16.
A point back at 3.0, tying for second place, were the trio of Tom Segreto, Sreyansh Mamidi and Austin Insley, Sean's brother.
Four entrants finished with 2.5 including David Chen, Rahul Bammidi, Gary Sargent and Vikram Oberai.
New US Chess Master Freitag Holds 18-Player Simul
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- Written by Orlan Smith, PhD Orlan Smith, PhD
Patel, Chen and Lal Win Sections at Kumbaya 85
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- Written by Bill Feldman Bill Feldman
With two wins and a draw, Aryoman Patel won the top section of the 85th Kumbaya conducted November 15 in Skokie. Six competed in the section.
56 players competed in three sections, organized by Chess-Ed and directed by Glenn Panner.
US Chess crosstables have been posted.
George Li Tops Evanston November Tri-Level
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With three wins and a draw, top-rated George Li won the 18-entrant Gold Section at the November 14 Evanston Tri-Level.
George's lone blemish was a fourth round draw against Zachary Holecek. Expert Daniel Bronfeyn and Class B-player George Fu tied for second with 3.0/4 tallies.
Maret Thorpe directed the three-section event at the Levy Center. US Chess Crosstables have been posted.
"Old Timer" Perfect at Glenwood Chess Wars VII
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