Tournament news

Thanks to all who came to the NM Class tournament in Eldorado. La Tienda proved to be a great new playing site and I will try to get another tournament there soon. Maybe the Santa Fe Open in October?
Meanwhile our new season starts in May. Chad tells me that the match against Colorado is planned for May 19th. So I will try to book the library for May 12th and May 19th is the second choice if that date is unavailable.
You can download a flyer for the next SFR tourneys at nmchess.org

Player List and directions

For the Class we are expecting:
Carlos Santillan 2006
David Langlois 1930
Andrew Flores 1882
Jim Johnston 1857
Albert Zuo 1835
Leroy Quintana 1816

Robert Hampton 1752
Jeff Sallade 1745
Chris Cruz 1716
Hector Martinez 1700
Holly McRoberts 1675
Brady Barkemeyer 1660
Leonard Helman 1633
Matthew Bryant 1613
Eric Barkemeyer 1601

Larry Kemp 1552
Julian Trujillo 1538
Rick Lass 1478
Dan Tellez 1368
Jerry Nabb 1271
Wendel Brown 1248
Alfredo Vigil 968
Annabelle Romero 922
Nikki Carter 420



To get to the venue stay on the I 25 for 8 miles beyond the Santa Fe exits. Take the turn-off for Clines Corners (285) go 1 mile south then at the 2nd light turn R on Vista Grande. La Tienda is immediately on the L. Chess is in the Destiny Allison Fine Arts space in the mall

NM Class Championships

On March 17th and 18th we will be holding the class tournament in Destiny Allison Fine Arts space in La Tienda, in Eldorado, near Santa Fe. Play 5 rounds against those in your rating class, G/90 plus 5 seconds delay. Rounds are at 10, 1:45 and 5 on Saturday and 10 and 1:45 on Sunday.
Each class contains those rated within a spread of 200 points. Expert 2000 - 2200, Class A 1800 - 2000, B 1600 - 1800, C 1400 - 1600 D 1200 - 1400 and E 1000 - 1200. If there are enough entries then classes are paired as distinct sections, while classes could be grouped together if numbers are lower. Prizes should be $150 for each class champion based on 10 entries per class. Class Champions A through E will be invited to represent New Mexico in the annual match against Colorado in the summer.
See the flyer at nmchess.org. To enter send your check for $25 to Santa Fe Rooks, 84 Moya Road, Santa Fe NM 87508

Christmas Octos - the results

Congrats to Jeff Serna who took 1st in the Christmas pudding section. Sam Dooley came in 2nd and Donald Poston and Nakul Deshpande split the U1700 prize. In the (lower) Christmas Lights section 1st and 2nd were shared by Matthew Niemiec and Henry Poston. 18 players competed but youth triumphed. The cross table should be on the USCF site before anyone can say Bah Humbug

Octos players

For the 17th we are expecting:
Jeff Serna 1995
Sam Dooley 1919
Jim Johnston 1891
Bill Frank 1872
Robert Hampton 1740
Holly McRoberts 1698
Nakul Deshpande 1633
Edward Wyckoff 1582
Anne Wyckoff 1577
Charles Gillespie 1542
Rick Lass 1532
Steve Aarons 1478
Matthew Niemiec 1327
Aubrey O'Neal 1282
Della Carter 458

Octos on December 17th and NM Class in March

Congrats to Julian Trujillo who won the Berserkers tourney. Thanks to all who played.
Our next event is a 3 round G/60 Octos tourney, also at the La Farge library on December 17th.
In the new year we will take a break so as not to conflict with the NM Memorial in January or the Southern Rocky Fide tourney in February, BUT we will be running the NM Class tournament on March 17th and 18th. There will be 5 rounds of G/90 with sections based on chess classes (Expert/ Master, class A,B,C,D and E and below). We have a new venue for this - in the mall at La Tienda in Eldorado. They usually run concerts there and the stage area is very well lit! More info on the flyer attached to the upcoming events info at nmchess.org
To get to the place you get on the I-25 heading out of Santa Fe towards Las Vegas. 8 miles from Santa Fe take the Clines Corners exit Rte 285. At the 2nd light turn left into Eldorado. La Tienda is the 1st on the left.
Hope to see you all there.

Berserkers tournament on November 26th

Our next event is an 8 round swiss system tourney to be held at La Farge library, Llano St. Santa Fe. I anticipate having 1 section with cash prizes for 1st and rating prize(s). G/15 + 3 sec delay. Rounds at 10:15 11 11:45 1:15 2 2:45 3:30 4:15
This tournament is quick rated only. You can play without risking a drop in your regular rating!
Players:
Jim Johnston 1711
Holly McRoberts 1672
Jarvis Billy 1669
Rick Lass 1436
Julian Trujillo 1431
Steve Aarons 1347
Matthew Niemiec 1311
Colin Redman 1122
Elizabeth Cooper 1031

Hope to see you there too! It should be a lot of fun AND good practice for the US G/15 championship that will be in ABQ in February 2012 as part of the Southern Rocky Fide Open tournament.