Octos on August 31st

We will be playing 3 rounds G/60 + 5 secs delay at the southside library this Saturday.  Rounds at 10:15     1:15   and   3:30.    $10  entry.    1st in each Octo wins $40  2nd wins $20.  If you wish to play send me an email to reserve your place, then be sure to arrive at the library for 10 a m.

PLAYER   LIST ;
Art Glassman                     1849
Don Mulcahy                     1811
Jim Johnston                      1737
Victor Lopez                      1577
Heidi Darsey                      1492
Aubrey O'Neal                   1439
Victor Popa-simil               1392
Don Lubin                          1387
Ming-Yuan Lo                    1294
Scout Veitch                       1231
Aaron Currence                  1209
Edward Weagel                  1198
John Letard                         1164
Asher Nathan                       925
Tiegan Kurtiz                      892                 
Maxwell Fouts                    785
Richard Kurtiz                    715

Santa Fe Open ...the winners

23 players competed  on August 3rd.  Thanks to all.  The Open section was won by Carlos Santillan with the rating prizes being shared between Michael Torres, Matthew Bryant, Jim Johnston, Greg Stricklin and Alex Ionkov.  In the U1300 section Mark Galassi won all 4 games.  He was unrated so Edward Weagel also won some cash as the top guy with a rating on 3.5.  Alfredo Vigil took the U1000 cash and Aaron Currence had the best score among U500 / Unrated players.  Great job all!
I hope to see everybody at the next SFR tournament - Octos at the Southside library on August 31st

Santa Fe Open on August 3rd

 The next SFR tourney is the Santa Fe Open at the southside library on August 3rd.  Play 4 rounds at G/40 ;d5.  Rounds will be at 10:15   11:45   2:15 and  4.  2 sections - Open and U1300.  Prizes will be based on entries.  To enter send your check for $10 to Santa Fe Rooks or you could email me to book your place and then  pay at the door IF you arrive on time.

Players:
Tony Schroeder     2075
Carlos Santillan     2018
Sam Dooley          1883
Jim Johnston         1758
Michael Torres      1756
Matthew Bryant    1751
Alex Ionkov          1405
Victor Popa-simil  1392
Phillip Ionkov       1310
Andrei Popa-simil  1269
Scout Veitch         1242
Nitis Morgan         1152
Kian Morgan         1106
Liz Cooper            1044
Sam Kater             1018
Alfredo Vigil          929
Asher Nathan          926
Tiegan Kurtiz          892
Annabelle Romero  824
Antoni Galassi        469
Gloria Galassi         169
Mark Galassi           Unr.
Maxwell Fouts        Unr.
Edward Weagel       Unr.

Interstate Quads on June 8th

To coincide with the NM - Colo match I have moved the quad previousy planned for the 15th to Eldorado on the 8th.  Friends, drivers and  supporters of the players in the team match are invited to join the regular SFR players.  The room is not that big, so I will limit the quad to the first 16 players who send an email to say they are coming.  Send it to jdjohnston100@gmail.com and then pay when you get there.  3 rounds G/60 ;d5   Rounds at 10:15    1:15   3:30.  Entry is $10 and 1st in each quad wins $30.  No byes.  Must be a current uscf member.

PLAYERS
Sam Dooley
Don Mulcahy
Jim Johnston
Holly McRoberts
Anthea Carson
Greg Stricklin
Dean Brown
Victor Popa-Simil
Aubrey O'Neal
Rebeccah Herman
Jonah Romero
Andrei Popa-Simil
Kathy Schneider
Elizabeth Cooper
Shirley Herman
Tara Martinez
.....This tournament is now full!    .Let me know if you want to be a reserve should someone drop out.  Otherwise players can prepare for those in their quad
DIRECTIONS
From I-25 8 miles N of Santa Fe take the exit signed to Clines Corners (285).  At the 2nd light go R into Eldorado.  Immediately on the L you will see a restaurant with a green roof.  The chess is in the building right behind it - the La Tienda mall - where we are playing in the Destiny Allison Art Space

Hexes on at the Southside library on May 18th

We take the top 6 by rating and they all play each other ...5 rounds in a round robin.  So do the next 6 etc.  5 rounds G30;d5.  To enter send your check for $10 to Santa Fe Rooks or you could email me to say you are coming and then pay at the door.  1st in each hex wins $45.  Rounds at 10:15   11:30   1:45   3 and 4:15

PLAYERS
So far we are expecting:
Tony Schroeder          2037
Carlos Santillan           2010
Ryan McCracken       1936
Sam Dooley                1898
Jim Johnston               1812
Peter Lattimore           1756
Holly McRoberts         1621
Greg Stricklin              1595
Victor Lopez               1494
Aubrey O'Neal            1305
Jonah Romero             1071
Elizabeth Cooper          941
Annabelle Romero        873
Asher Nathan               805

And we have room for a few more!  If YOU are planning to come please send me an email soon


DIRECTIONS
From town take Cerrillos, pass the auto park then go R on Jaguar Drive.  Stay on it for 2 miles when the library appears on your right.  From ABQ    from I 25 take the 599 signed for Los Alamos.  At the 2nd light go R on Airport Rd.  After the golf course go R on Country Club and soon you will spot the library on the L

NM Class Championship on April 27th -28th

There is no library tournament in Santa Fe this month but I am hoping that all our regular players will come to Eldorado to compete in the class championships. SFR booked the hall but the TD is Larry Kemp of NMCO. This is a 5 round tournament G/90 ;d5. 3 rounds on Saturday at  10   1:45    5   and 2 rounds on Sunday at 10 and 2. One half point bye can be booked if requested in advance. When possible you will be matched against the other players in your rating class.  Some classes may be merged depending on number of entries.  Then class champs A-E will be invited to play in the annual match against Colorado.  The match may be held in the same location in the summer.
To enter send your check for $30 to NMCO at PO Box 4215 Albuquerque NM 87196.  There is a $10 late fee after April 25th!

DIRECTIONS
We are playing in the Destiny Allison Art Space in La Tienda in Eldorado.  To get there stay on the I 25 heading north beyond all 3 exits to Santa Fe.  8 miles from town take the exit for Clines Corners (285)  At the 2nd light turn R into Eldorado.  The La Tienda mall is the first thing you see on the L.  Facing the street is a restaurant with a green roof.  The art space is in the building immediately behind it.

Match Ups: the winners

Congrats to Michael Torres, Greg Stricklin, Bob Scott, Nikki Carter and Jim Johnston who won their match on Saturday.  I hope the cross table will be up and rated by the time you read this.
No SFR library event in April, BUT the NM Class tournament is on in Eldorado on 4/27 - 28.  Sign up through NMCO