NJSCF http://njscf.org NJSCF Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:43:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 World Amateur Team East 2012 Database! http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-east-2012-database/ http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-east-2012-database/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:43:19 +0000 Aaron http://njscf.org/?p=367 Thanks to the diligent work of Bill Townsend the 379 game database for the World Amateur Team East 2012 has been completed in record time!  Find the link to the download below.

World Amateur Team East 2012 Game Database

]]> http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-east-2012-database/feed/ 0 World Amateur Team 2012 Final Draft Prizes http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-2012-rough-draft-prizes/ http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-2012-rough-draft-prizes/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:58:16 +0000 Aaron http://njscf.org/?p=211 Hello Everyone!

There have been a number of corrections being sent to us over the last couple days after the event and things have changed in our prizes a bit.  What you will see attached below is our final prize list.  You can expect to see the rating report within 48 hours  from now up on USCF.

Final-Prizes-USATE-2012 (3-4-12)

 

Please email any corrections to the rating report to akiedes@gmail.com

]]> http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-2012-rough-draft-prizes/feed/ 0 World Amateur Team East Almost Upon Us – February 18 http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-east-almost-upon-us/ http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-east-almost-upon-us/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:52:59 +0000 Aaron http://njscf.org/?p=176 WORLD AMATEUR TEAM & U.S. TEAM EAST. 6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Parsippany Hilton

1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany,N.J. 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2012 January Rating list) must be under 2200.

EF: $150 postmarked by 2/5/12. Scholastic teams College and below $145 per team, ALL-$185 after or at door.—all teams, any changes at site $25 charge. Check out official website www.njscf.org.

Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks; Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks; Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque ;  Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school), Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school), Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school), Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award),  Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates), Seniors (all players over age 50), Military,  each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team; Company Team (same employer) Old Timers Trophy (all players over 65),    Family (4 family members),   State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, RI, OH, Canada, each plaque top team;  Special Plaque to Top College (NJ , NY, Pennsylvania), Best Player 1-4 and top alternate, All 6-0 scores each Digital clock. Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen;   Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name, Sunday night– Best “Chess Related costumes or gimmick—gourmet dinner for four.

 Reg. 9-12 Sat 2/18: Rds. 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30.

Special Events!!  Surprises and special give-aways each round. Mystery Guest and special Sunday morning panel on 72 match!   Sunday night—Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes.

HR: Parsippany Hilton, chess rates expire 1/16/2012. Rates $119 (up to 4 in room) 2nd hotel now attached to Hilton  also up to 4 in room $126 per night-Hampton Inn—includes breakfast for 4 each day. Back up hotel—Sheraton Parsippany-about 2 miles. 973-515-2000. $99 per night. For help forming teams and more information contact: noreen@deanofchess.com or Facebook: ATE-Team. Chks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05 to: E.Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order).

*No team can include more than two GM’s. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. NS, NC, W

]]> http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-east-almost-upon-us/feed/ 0 2011 New Jersey Open Fast Arriving http://njscf.org/2011-new-jersey-open-fast-arriving/ http://njscf.org/2011-new-jersey-open-fast-arriving/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:08:09 +0000 Aaron http://njscf.org/?p=170 Somerset Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave. Somerset. Exit #10 off I-287 (Easton Ave) In 4 Sections: Open FIDE Section, Gold U1900, Silver U1600 & Booster U1300. 6-SS, Time Control: 40/2, SD/1. With 3-day & 2-day schedules.

Prizes:

Open: $500-400-300-200-100. Top Exp & A, $100 & trophy. Trophy to NJ Champ.

Gold (U1900): $500-300-100, Top B $100 & trophy.

Top two sections fully guaranteed!

Silver (U1600): $500-300-100, Top D $100 & trophy. b/35.

Booster (U1300): $500-300-100, Top E & F, $100 & trophy. b/35.

Trophies: Top three, Senior over 55, Junior U16 & U13.

Entrance Fees:

Pre-Entry: $68 mail by 8/31 or pay online at entryfeesrus.com.

On Site: $80 (cash only). $50 Re-entry lower three sections only.

Registration:

3-Day Sat. 9/03, 9-11am.

2-Day Sun. 9/04, 9-10am.

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U2200 Section

1. Chipkin, Leonard

2. Ding, Kimberly

3. Pena, Joel

4. Pappaceno, Michael

5. Dong, Alice

U2000. Race, Doran

U1900. Hepler, PhilU

1850. Lim, Matthew

Age 13. Prasanna, Naren

Age 16. Zhurbinskiy, Eve

Senior. Maxfield, George

U1800 Section

1. Miller, Donnally

2. O’connor, Michael

3. Criscuolo, Joseph

4. Goldsmith, Josh

5. Moravek, Christopher

U1600. Muth, John

U1500. Rouse, Tevin

Age 13. Umapathy, Yuvik

Age 16. Riddell, Connor

Senior. Sturniolo, Louis

U1400 Section

Places:

1. Kirck, Charles

2. Wang, Ernest

3. Xue, Alexander

4. Wang, Wesley

5. Cook, Ellexis

U1200. Xue, Christopher

U1100. Cook, John

U1000. Zhang, Samuel

U900.  Chaplin, David

Age 13. Ravishankar, Rakshasa

Age 16. Alla, Anoop

Senior. Danko, Steven

Scholastic Sections Final Standings

U600

U900

U1200

]]> http://njscf.org/2011-us-amateur-east-individual-results/feed/ 0 June 25-26 The Rentschler Foundation 2nd Annual High School Chess Championship http://njscf.org/june-25-26-the-rentschler-foundation-2nd-annual-high-school-chess-championship/ http://njscf.org/june-25-26-the-rentschler-foundation-2nd-annual-high-school-chess-championship/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 20:01:44 +0000 Aaron http://njscf.org/?p=149 An All the King’s Men Chess Event. 7SS, Rds 1-6 G/60, Rd 7 G/75, Total guaranteed prize fund: $21,200. The Holiday Inn, 2175 Rt. 70, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Open to high school students (grades 9-12) born between 1992 & 1997 and not yet in college. Can be from any state. Limited to first 100 players to register. School ID may be required. ALL PRIZES (except Participation Prizes) will be awarded in the form of COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS and are NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH. EF: FREE ENTRY: for all qualified USCF members. Unr Non-members can buy a tournament membership onsite for just $7. $$GTD: $2500-1500-1200-1000. Top South Jersey Players (lower 8 counties): $3000, $2000, $1500, $1000. Participation Prize: First 75 players to register, complete all games and not win another prize will receive $100. One prize per player. Reg.: onsite 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM only if needed. Rds.: Sat., 9:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:15 PM Sun. 9:45 AM, 1 PM, 3:30 PM. Byes: 1/2 point byes available all rounds, limit 3, limit 2 in last 4 rounds. Must commit before round 4. ENT: Online atwww.YourChessSet.com/freechess. Mail to: All the King’s Men Chess Center, 62 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071. INFO: to cs@atkmchesssets.com or call 856-582-8222. DIR: 3 miles off Rt. 295 exit 34B. HR: $109/per night. Must reserve room no later than 6/10 & mention “chess championship” to assure rate. Hotel: 856-663-5300 FREE PARKING! Restaurant on premises. Chess Magnet School JGP.

]]> http://njscf.org/june-25-26-the-rentschler-foundation-2nd-annual-high-school-chess-championship/feed/ 0 Chess World Record http://njscf.org/chess-world-record/ http://njscf.org/chess-world-record/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:50:27 +0000 Noreen http://njscf.org/?p=136 Be Part of History

On April 9, 2011 join New Jersey native, International Master Dean Ippolito in his quest to make history.  IM Ippolito will attempt to break the Guinness World Record by playing 100 simultaneous games of chess versus players rated 1200-1800 USCF.  This free event will feature hourly drawings with the top prize being a Bobby Fischer Chess set valued at $800.  There will also be prizes for anyone who draws or beats IM Ippolito.
The event will be held at the St. Ann’s School in Raritan, NJ and proceeds from the concessions will benefit the Knights of Columbus and Columbiette service organziations.
Please register at www.chessworldrecord.com or call 908-534-4318 for more information.
]]> http://njscf.org/chess-world-record/feed/ 0 World Amateur Team 2011 Prizes http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-2011-prizes/ http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-2011-prizes/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:32:37 +0000 Aaron http://njscf.org/?p=126 Below are all of the prizes for the World Amateur Team East 2011!

Prizes:

1: West Orange Krush

2: Board? Lonely Knight?

3: Virginia Assassins

4: You Played Me False

5: Fork Lifters

Rating Prizes:
U2100: Kings of Queens

U2000: Consuela and Her Epic Lemon

U1900: Chess Cheaters Anonymous

U1800: ICA 3

U1700: Rhymes with West Orange

U1600: M*YACO

U1500: Get Pawned

U1400: Rake Cake

U1300: Royal Spork

U1200: Golden Checkmate Dragons

U1000: Chessaholics 3


Top College Team: UNCONN Beat Us

Top HS Team: Hunter HS
Top Middle School: RETURN OF THE KNIGHTMARES
Top 2 Scholastic Teams:

1. Four Mates for Mates

2. Team Gershov
Mixed Doubles:Looking Fly on G6
Seniors: Lady Gaga Googles Openings
Military: STUXNET CYBER SAC BUSHEHR PAW
Company Team: FOUR IF BY QUAHOG
Family: Kapengut Family

Special Plaque to Top College From Following States:

NY: West Point

State Prizes:

CT: New Brittain Prodigies

DE: Enhanced Pat Down

MA: Team Firejel

MD: RSO

NC: Speaking Pieces

NJ: West Orange Krush

NY: Kings of Queens

PA: A Bird in the Hand

VA: Virginia Assassins

RI: Three Squares And A Lady

Plaques to Top Boards:

Board 1: Hess, Robert

Board 2: Mc Clain, Dylan

Board 3: Kelleher, Jeff

Board 4: Felber, Joseph

Alternate: Haring, Ruth


All 6-0 scores each Digital clock:

Board 1:

1. Hess, Robert L 12749774 0311 6.0

2. Molner, Mackenize 12662506 0111 6.0

3. Vigorito, David 12426279 0213 6.0

Board 2:

1. Higgins, Derrick 12809285 1113 PA 2048 6.0

2. Mc Clain, Dylan 12013830 9999 NY 2323 6.0

3. Panchanathan, Mage 12900032 1210 TX 2545 6.0

Board 3:

1. Kelleher, Jeff 12567847 0412 NY 2160 6.0

2. Most, Eric M 12912687 1011 VA 2157 6.0

3. Ng, Andrew 12870005 0412 NJ 2212 6.0

4. Shekhtman, David 12998956 1111 NJ 1726 6.0

Board 4:

1. Levin, Anatoly 12602344 0411 MA 1966 6.0

2. Felber, Joe 10184177 NY 2005 6.0

Alternate:

1. Haring, Ruth CA

Biggest Individual Upset:

Round 1: Jonathan Owens 1199 – 362 = 837

Round 2: Daniel Zack 1596 – 807 = 789

Round 3: Daniel Zack 1974 – 807 = 1167

Round 4: Andre Pohorelsky 1424 – 481 = 943

Round 5: Kunal Suri 1293 – 409 = 709

Round 6: Daniel Zack 1739 – 807 = 932


Best Chess Related Name: Chilean Defense: No Miner Pieces Trapped

Best Chess Related Costumes or Gimmick: KHESS (BLUNDER LIKE BAMA)

]]> http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-2011-prizes/feed/ 0 World Amateur Team Tournament Fast Approaching http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-tournament-fast-approaching/ http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-tournament-fast-approaching/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:16:43 +0000 Aaron http://njscf.org/?p=23 A Heritage Event! Feb. 19-21, New Jersey
2011 World Amateur Team & U. S. Team East 41st Annual!
6SS, 40/2, SD/1. Parsippany Hilton, 1 Hilton Ct., Parsippany, NJ 07054. Chess Rate valid until 1/16. Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings- January 2011 Rating list) must be under 2200. EF: $145 postmarked by /5/11. Scholastic teams College and below $140 per team, ALL-$180 after or at door. All teams, any changes at site $25 charge. Check out official website www.njscf.org.

•Prizes: 1-5th Place teams, plaque and 4 digital clocks;
•Top Team (Denis Barry Award) U2100, 2000, 1900, 1800, 1700, 1600, 1500, 1400, 1300, 1200, 1000 each plaque and 4 Digital Clocks;
•Top college team (same school) 4 Digital Clocks & plaque;
•Top HS team (grades 9-12 same school);
•Top Middle School (grades 5-9 same school);
•Top Elementary School (grades K-6 same school);
•Top 2 Scholastic Teams (mixed schools okay) (Collins Award);
•Mixed Doubles (2 males, 2 females-no alternates);
•Seniors (all players over age 50)
•Military, – each plaque & 4 Digital Clocks to top team
•Company Team (same employer)
•Old Timers Trophy (all players over 65)
•Family (4 family members)
•State teams—CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY (Benjamin Award), PA, VA, NC, RI, OH, Canada, each plaque top team
•Team traveling longest distance—entry refunded.
•Special Plaque to Top College (NJ, NY, Pennsylvania)
•Best Player 1-4 and top alternate
•All 6-0 scores each Digital clock.
•Biggest Individual upset each round Engraved Cross pen
•Entry fee refunded to team with Best “Chess related” name
•Sunday night– Best “Chess Related” costumes or gimmick—gourmet dinner for four.

Registration: 9-12 Sat 2/19: Rounds.: 1-7:30, 11-6, 9-3:30.

Special Events!! Surprises and special give-aways each round.

Sunday night – Bughouse $20 per team. Cash prizes.
HR: Parsippany Hilton, chess rates expire 1/16/2011. Rates $119 (up to 4 in room) 2nd hotel now attached to Hilton also up to 4 in room $121 per night-Hampton Inn—includes breakfast for 4 each day.
For help forming teams and more information contact esdoyle@aol.com.
Checks payable to NJSCF, mail by 2/05 to: E.Steven Doyle, 17 Stonehenge Road, Morristown, NJ 07960. (Include Team name, Captain, players full names, USCF Expiration, ID numbers and ratings in board order). No team can include more than two Grandmasters. Include SASE for confirmation if wanted, No registered or certified mail accepted. NS.

]]> http://njscf.org/world-amateur-team-tournament-fast-approaching/feed/ 0 Congratulations to Mackenzie Molner on your 3rd IM and 1st GM Norm! http://njscf.org/congratulations-to-mackenzie-molner-on-your-3rd-im-and-1st-gm-norm/ http://njscf.org/congratulations-to-mackenzie-molner-on-your-3rd-im-and-1st-gm-norm/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:15:52 +0000 Aaron http://njscf.org/?p=21 The New Jersey State Chess Federation would like to congratulate Mackenzie on obtaining his 3rd Im and 1st GM norm recently.

To read more about it, check out the Chess Life Online article at http://main.uschess.org/content/view/10261/576/.

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