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Senior Championsip
The Minnesota Senior Championship will be held August 22-23 at Heathers, the site of last year's tournament. For more information, click here.
Chess Club of Minnesota Summer Chess Camp
Michael Yang, current MSCA state scholastic chess champion, will be playing a simultaneous exhibition during this year's summer chess camp in Chanhassen, August 10 - 14, 2009.
In addition, this year's camp will include the usual favorite activities including lecture, tournaments with classic time controls, chess puzzles, blitz, bughouse, trophies, medals and more. There will also be time for some physical activity in the gym and outside.
Campers are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced groups.
Instructors include Igor Rybakov, Pat LaVone, and USCF Master Tim Lee. Cost is just $199 for a full week of camp; campers interested in only attending half days pay $120.
To register, visit the Chanhassen Recreation Center website:
For more information, visit .
Questions? Email Pat LaVone: pjlavone©juno.com.
Submitted by PatLaVone
Victor Adler, MN Blitz Champ
congratulations, VICTOR ADLER
MINNESOTA BLITZ CHAMPION
17/18 POINTS.
COMPLETE RESULTS ON THE MN EVENTS FORUM.
MINNESOTA BLITZ CHAMPION
17/18 POINTS.
COMPLETE RESULTS ON THE MN EVENTS FORUM.
Chess Camp by High School Champions Report
I am happy to report the Chess Camp by State High School Champions held on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Mountain Lake Public Schools was a success.
Michael Yang, Minnesota Scholastic Champion, and Matt Anzis, Iowa Scholastic Champion, presented Tactics and Opening sessions, respectively, to twelve eager students. Students also had a session on Endgame, as well as a puzzle and blitz competitions. Ten students from four Minnesota cities (St. Peter, Mankato, Lakefield and Mountain Lake) were joined by two student from Sibley, Iowa.
The chess camp had three objectives:
We would like to thank Mountain Lake Chess Club and Mountain Lake Public Schools for hosting the camp. We also greatly appreciate Dr. Steven Harder and Southwest Minnesota Chess for sponsoring the event with their contributions of $120 and $100, respectively. Dr. Harder also donated the meals for students and adults, ensuring 100% of the proceeds were provided to the two benefactors. Each of our two champions were presented with a check of $200 to help with their expenses at the Denker tournament.
Also helping with the camp presentations were Hank Anzis, Sam Smith, Dr. Harder and John Flores.
The camp attendants were divided into three groups of four according to grade and/or level of play. The results of the blitz and puzzle competitions were as follows:
Blitz Competition:
Group 1
1. Jacob Wilde 5 Mankato, Mn W-4 W-2 W-3 3.0
2. Leticia Flores 7 Sibley, Ia W-3 L-1 W-4 2.0
3. James Skoog St. Peter, Mn 8 L-2 W-4 L-1 1.0
4. Steven Wilde, Mankato, Mn 7 L-1 L-3 L-2 0.0
Group 2
1. Neal Anderson 3 Mankato, Mn W-3 W-2 W-4 3.0
2. Daniel Harder 6 Mountain Lake, Mn W-4 L-1 W-3 2.0
3. Hunter Dahna 5 Mountain Lake, Mn L-1 W-4 L-2 1.0
4. Jareya Harder 3 Mountain Lake, Mn L-2 L-3 L-1 0.0
Group 3
1. Ryan Evanz 3 Mountain Lake, Mn W-3 W-2 D-4 2.5
2. Isabella Hubbard 3 Lakefied, Mn W-4 L-1 W-3 2.0
3. Maria Flores 5 Sibley, Ia L-1 W-4 L-2 1.0
4. Madison Dahna 2 Mountain Lake, Mn L-2 L-3 D-1 0.5
Chess Puzzles Competition
Group 1
1. James Skoog 8 St. Peter, Mn
2. Jacob Wilde 5 Mankato, Mn
3. Leticia Flores 7 Sibley, Ia
4. Steven Wilde 7 Mankato, Mn
Group 2
1. Daniel Harder 6 Mountain Lake, Mn
2. Hunter Dahna 5 Mountain Lake, Mn
3. Jareya Harder 3 Mountain Lake, Mn
4. Neal Anderson 3 Mankato, Mn
Group 3
1. Maria Flores 5 Sibley, Ia
2. Ryan Evanz 3 Mountain Lake, Mn
3. Madison Dahna 3 Mountain Lake, Mn
4. Isabella Hubbard 3 Lakefield, Mn
We would like to also recognize and thank the Minnesota State Chess Association and the Iowa State Chess Association for the stipends they provide to their respective champions. While their contributions are significant and appreciated, it unfortunately, is not enough to cover their meals, travel and lodging.
Anyone wishing to contribute may do so by sending your donations directly to the following addresses:
Michael Yang
15560 Junegrass
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Matthew Anzis
409 N. Center St.
Marshalltown, IA 50158[
Thank you in advance for your kind attention and contributions!
Michael Yang, Minnesota Scholastic Champion, and Matt Anzis, Iowa Scholastic Champion, presented Tactics and Opening sessions, respectively, to twelve eager students. Students also had a session on Endgame, as well as a puzzle and blitz competitions. Ten students from four Minnesota cities (St. Peter, Mankato, Lakefield and Mountain Lake) were joined by two student from Sibley, Iowa.
The chess camp had three objectives:
- Fundraiser to offset expenses for the two scholastic champions in their upcoming Denker Invitational Tournament of High School Champions to be held at Indianapolis, Indiana in early August;
- Teach students some basic and sound principles of chess to help elevate their level of play; and
- Help grow chess in the Southwest Minnesota and Northwest Iowa regions.
We would like to thank Mountain Lake Chess Club and Mountain Lake Public Schools for hosting the camp. We also greatly appreciate Dr. Steven Harder and Southwest Minnesota Chess for sponsoring the event with their contributions of $120 and $100, respectively. Dr. Harder also donated the meals for students and adults, ensuring 100% of the proceeds were provided to the two benefactors. Each of our two champions were presented with a check of $200 to help with their expenses at the Denker tournament.
Also helping with the camp presentations were Hank Anzis, Sam Smith, Dr. Harder and John Flores.
The camp attendants were divided into three groups of four according to grade and/or level of play. The results of the blitz and puzzle competitions were as follows:
Blitz Competition:
Group 1
1. Jacob Wilde 5 Mankato, Mn W-4 W-2 W-3 3.0
2. Leticia Flores 7 Sibley, Ia W-3 L-1 W-4 2.0
3. James Skoog St. Peter, Mn 8 L-2 W-4 L-1 1.0
4. Steven Wilde, Mankato, Mn 7 L-1 L-3 L-2 0.0
Group 2
1. Neal Anderson 3 Mankato, Mn W-3 W-2 W-4 3.0
2. Daniel Harder 6 Mountain Lake, Mn W-4 L-1 W-3 2.0
3. Hunter Dahna 5 Mountain Lake, Mn L-1 W-4 L-2 1.0
4. Jareya Harder 3 Mountain Lake, Mn L-2 L-3 L-1 0.0
Group 3
1. Ryan Evanz 3 Mountain Lake, Mn W-3 W-2 D-4 2.5
2. Isabella Hubbard 3 Lakefied, Mn W-4 L-1 W-3 2.0
3. Maria Flores 5 Sibley, Ia L-1 W-4 L-2 1.0
4. Madison Dahna 2 Mountain Lake, Mn L-2 L-3 D-1 0.5
Chess Puzzles Competition
Group 1
1. James Skoog 8 St. Peter, Mn
2. Jacob Wilde 5 Mankato, Mn
3. Leticia Flores 7 Sibley, Ia
4. Steven Wilde 7 Mankato, Mn
Group 2
1. Daniel Harder 6 Mountain Lake, Mn
2. Hunter Dahna 5 Mountain Lake, Mn
3. Jareya Harder 3 Mountain Lake, Mn
4. Neal Anderson 3 Mankato, Mn
Group 3
1. Maria Flores 5 Sibley, Ia
2. Ryan Evanz 3 Mountain Lake, Mn
3. Madison Dahna 3 Mountain Lake, Mn
4. Isabella Hubbard 3 Lakefield, Mn
We would like to also recognize and thank the Minnesota State Chess Association and the Iowa State Chess Association for the stipends they provide to their respective champions. While their contributions are significant and appreciated, it unfortunately, is not enough to cover their meals, travel and lodging.
Anyone wishing to contribute may do so by sending your donations directly to the following addresses:
Michael Yang
15560 Junegrass
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Matthew Anzis
409 N. Center St.
Marshalltown, IA 50158[
Thank you in advance for your kind attention and contributions!
Chess Camp offered by State High School Champions
Southwest Minnesota Chess, in collaboration with Mountain Lake Chess Club and Sibley Chess Club, is sponsoring a series of presentations and chess camp to draw awareness on the benefits of chess in education. We hope to encourage school districts and communities to begin new chess programs or expand existing efforts.
In addition to building awareness, we are raising funds to help defray expenses for Matt Anzis and Michael Yang. Matt and Micheal won their state high school championships and will represent their state at a national event. They will compete at the Invitational Denker Tournament of High School Champions on August 1-4, 2009, and held as a side event to the U.S Open. This year, both tournaments will be held at Indianapolis, Indiana.
The two champions will lead a chess camp to be held at Mountain Lake Public schools on June 13, 2009. The cost of the camp is $15 and open to all students. All proceeds from the camp, donations and community sponsorships will be divided equally between the two Denker representatives.
The schedule for community presentations and chess camp are as follows:
Community Presentations
Worthington Chess Challenge Presentation – 9:00 A.M. site TBA
Mountain Lake Make Your Move Presentation – 11:00 A.M. site TBA
Sibley Checkmate Presentation – 6:00 P.M. site TBA
Jackson Chess is Knowledge Presentation – 6:00 P.M. site TBA
Chess Camp Schedule
12:00 – 12:30 Introduction and Principles of Chess Plenary
12:30 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 Session I: Endgame Studies
1:45 – 2:30 Session II: Tactics
2:30 – 3:00 Blitz and Chess Puzzles Plenary
3:00 – 3:45 Session III: Opening
3:45 – 4:00 Awards Ceremony
You may view/download flier by going to Chess Camp and download registration form by clicking on Register.
Submitted by John B Flores
Chess Club of Minnesota's "Stay Sharp" Weekly Chess Event Starts in June
The “Stay Sharp” event is held every Monday afternoon from 1:00 – 2:30 pm, and runs from June 15 to August 17 (8 weeks).
The event will be held at the Eden Prairie Senior Center, and features both a novice/intermediate section and an advanced section. A full 8-week session and shorter 4-week sessions are being offered to best accommodate summer vacation plans.
The advanced group will play with longer time controls than the novice/intermediate group, and will play fewer games overall. Chess sets will be provided, but players are encouraged to bring chess sets, and especially clocks, if they have them.
Trophies will be awarded to the top player in each section, and all players will receive a chess medal. No instruction is included during these sessions. Although the program is open to all kids 1st through 12th grade, it is not intended for beginners. Players in the novice/intermediate group are expected to know the rules of chess, know how to checkmate, etc.
The cost is $52 for the full 8 week session, $32 for the 4 week session.
Players are encouraged to register soon, as space is limited. The registration deadline is June 5, 2009.
Registration information can be found at the club website: . You can also email Pat LaVone for more information or a registration form: pjlavone©juno.com.
Note: No sessions will be held July 6 or August 10, 2009.
Submitted by PatLaVone
The event will be held at the Eden Prairie Senior Center, and features both a novice/intermediate section and an advanced section. A full 8-week session and shorter 4-week sessions are being offered to best accommodate summer vacation plans.
The advanced group will play with longer time controls than the novice/intermediate group, and will play fewer games overall. Chess sets will be provided, but players are encouraged to bring chess sets, and especially clocks, if they have them.
Trophies will be awarded to the top player in each section, and all players will receive a chess medal. No instruction is included during these sessions. Although the program is open to all kids 1st through 12th grade, it is not intended for beginners. Players in the novice/intermediate group are expected to know the rules of chess, know how to checkmate, etc.
The cost is $52 for the full 8 week session, $32 for the 4 week session.
Players are encouraged to register soon, as space is limited. The registration deadline is June 5, 2009.
Registration information can be found at the club website: . You can also email Pat LaVone for more information or a registration form: pjlavone©juno.com.
Note: No sessions will be held July 6 or August 10, 2009.
Submitted by PatLaVone
New chess club
The Oakdale branch of the Washington County Library is interested in starting a chess club for all ages.
They have a small meeting room for the purpose, which is available for free.
Available hours for a club would be late afternoon/early evening (Library closes at 7:00 PM most nights), or Saturdays.
they are also interested in encouraging activity in nearby elementary and in Tartan High School.
They are aso intersted in beginning instruction.
If there is any interest in an East Suburban club, or if you are iterested in helping in any way, you can contact me, or the Library directly. Library contact:
Barbara Halligan available from 12:30 to 7:00 on
david kuhns
They have a small meeting room for the purpose, which is available for free.
Available hours for a club would be late afternoon/early evening (Library closes at 7:00 PM most nights), or Saturdays.
they are also interested in encouraging activity in nearby elementary and in Tartan High School.
They are aso intersted in beginning instruction.
If there is any interest in an East Suburban club, or if you are iterested in helping in any way, you can contact me, or the Library directly. Library contact:
Barbara Halligan available from 12:30 to 7:00 on
Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 12:30 to 4:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Our
number is 651-730-0504.david kuhns
Minnesota Championship Results
CONGRATULATIONS
Sean Nagle, Minnesota State Champion
Dan Voje and Kevin AhTou tie in the Amateur, Dan wins the trophy on tie-break
Adam Bissonette and Luke Robson tie in the Reserve; Adam wins on tie break
Round 1:
Johnson 1 - Lange 0 ; Balandin 1 - Radermacher 0 ; Nagle 1 - Wasiluk 0
Amateur: Voje 1 - Usenov 0 ;'Roozen 1 - Lozano 0 ; AhTou 1 - Hooker 0
Reserve: Robson 1 - Ding 0 ; Bisonette 1 - Berge 0 ; Tang 1 - Kleist 0
Round 2:Balandin 1 - Johnson 0 ; Wasiluk 1 - Radermacher 0 ; Nagle 1 - Lange 0
Amateur: Usenov 1 - Lozano 0 ; Hooker 1 - Roozen 0 ; Voje 1/2 - AhTou 1/2
Reserve: Robson 1 - Kleist 0; Bisonette 1 - Ding 0 ; Tang 1 - Berge 0
Round 3: Balandin 1/2 - Nagle 1/2 ; Johnson 1 - Radermacher 0; Wasiluk 1 - Lange 0
Amateur: AhTou 1 - Lazano 0 ; Usenov 1 - Roozen 0 ; Voje 1 - Hooker 0
Reserve: Robson 1 - Berge 0; Kleist 1 - Ding 0; Bissonette 1 - Tang 0
Round 4: Nagle 1 - Radermacher 0; Balandin 1 - Lange 0 ; Wasiluk 1 - Johnson 0
Amateur: Lozano 1 - Voje 0 ; Roozen 1/2 - AhTou 1/2; Hooker 1 ; Usenov 0
Reserve: Robson 1 - Tang 0 ; Berge 1/2 - Ding 1/2; Kleist 1 - Bissonette 0
Round 5: Nagle 1 - Johnson 0 ; Wasiluk 1 - Balandin 0 ; Radermacher 1 - Lange 0
Amateur: Voje 1 - Roozen 0 ; AhTou 1/2 - Usenov 1/2 ; Hooker 1 - Losano 0
Reserve: Bissonette 1 - Robson 0 ; Ding 1 - Tang 0 ; Kleist 1 - Berge 0
games on the forum both text and .pgn
David Kuhns
Submitted by e4e5
Sean Nagle, Minnesota State Champion
Dan Voje and Kevin AhTou tie in the Amateur, Dan wins the trophy on tie-break
Adam Bissonette and Luke Robson tie in the Reserve; Adam wins on tie break
Round 1:
Johnson 1 - Lange 0 ; Balandin 1 - Radermacher 0 ; Nagle 1 - Wasiluk 0
Amateur: Voje 1 - Usenov 0 ;'Roozen 1 - Lozano 0 ; AhTou 1 - Hooker 0
Reserve: Robson 1 - Ding 0 ; Bisonette 1 - Berge 0 ; Tang 1 - Kleist 0
Round 2:Balandin 1 - Johnson 0 ; Wasiluk 1 - Radermacher 0 ; Nagle 1 - Lange 0
Amateur: Usenov 1 - Lozano 0 ; Hooker 1 - Roozen 0 ; Voje 1/2 - AhTou 1/2
Reserve: Robson 1 - Kleist 0; Bisonette 1 - Ding 0 ; Tang 1 - Berge 0
Round 3: Balandin 1/2 - Nagle 1/2 ; Johnson 1 - Radermacher 0; Wasiluk 1 - Lange 0
Amateur: AhTou 1 - Lazano 0 ; Usenov 1 - Roozen 0 ; Voje 1 - Hooker 0
Reserve: Robson 1 - Berge 0; Kleist 1 - Ding 0; Bissonette 1 - Tang 0
Round 4: Nagle 1 - Radermacher 0; Balandin 1 - Lange 0 ; Wasiluk 1 - Johnson 0
Amateur: Lozano 1 - Voje 0 ; Roozen 1/2 - AhTou 1/2; Hooker 1 ; Usenov 0
Reserve: Robson 1 - Tang 0 ; Berge 1/2 - Ding 1/2; Kleist 1 - Bissonette 0
Round 5: Nagle 1 - Johnson 0 ; Wasiluk 1 - Balandin 0 ; Radermacher 1 - Lange 0
Amateur: Voje 1 - Roozen 0 ; AhTou 1/2 - Usenov 1/2 ; Hooker 1 - Losano 0
Reserve: Bissonette 1 - Robson 0 ; Ding 1 - Tang 0 ; Kleist 1 - Berge 0
games on the forum both text and .pgn
David Kuhns
Submitted by e4e5
3rd Annual Okoboji Open
2009 Rochester Grand Summer Open. June 19-20
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