Super Sunday in Chicagoland Chess

Super Sunday in Chicagoland Chess—March 22, 2009

Details: Created: 25 March 2009 25 March 2009

Chess fans were treated to five great events in the Chicagoland area this Sunday, March 22nd. They included the 19th NA FIDE Invitational, the MCA FIDE Futurity VII, the Dolphin Blitz Extravaganza, the Illinois Denker Qulaifier, and the Illinois Polgar Qualifier. What a great day for Chicago chess.

Participation and diversity make chess a richer experience for all of us.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

19th NA FIDE Invitational

Sevan Muradian, founder of North American Chess Association, conducted rounds 3 and 4 of the 19th NA FIDE Invitaional at Holiday Inn in Skokie. Sevan's tournament had a strong contingent of players headed by GM elect Mesgen Amanov.

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12811348 (IL) 2358   PASALIC, MEHMED 
12717022 (IL) 2424   FELECAN, FLORIN 
12480475 (OH) 2292   BOOR, CARL B 
12909025 (IL) 2174   SHANKAR, GAURI 
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MCA FIDE Futurity VII

Rear L-R: Chris Baumgartner, David Nordahl, Alex Strunk, and Dimitri Kosteris. Front L-R: Larry Cohen and Angelo Young

On the north side of Chicago at Touch Move Chess Center, Chris Baumgartner of Midwest Chess Adventures, presided over rounds 4 and 5 of his MCA FIDE Futurity VII. This motivated group of players are striving to earn FIDE ratings. A hearty thanks to Chris for his organizing work.

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10341841 (IL) 2001  COHEN, LAWRENCE S 
12762240 (IL) 1646  KOSTERIS, DIMITRI 
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12453866 (IL) 1690  FORRO, VIRGILIO

Dolphin Blitz Extravaganza

Paul Kash organized and directed a 7SS G/5 Double Blitz. The tournament was held in the Gymnasium of Whitney Young High School, where Paul is the chess coach.

The tournament was contested by 36 players ranging in strength from FIDE Masters to beginners. Phillip Parker-Turner, a regular in state scholastic chess, is shown at the right. Blitz is a lot of fun for the players, and is great for the spectators as well.

Congratulations Paul on a great tournament!

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