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City Mission Blitz at Proctors 2015 : Championship Results

From Schenectady on Aug. 20, 2015 Blitz Tournament Many thanks to City Mission and Proctors for the great prizes! Results follow.  Not  USCF rated. SwissSys Standings. City Mission Blitz at Proctors 2015 : Championship # Name Rtng Post Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Tot 1 Zachary Calderon 1999 2007 W20… Read More »

August Arrives, Cooler?

Here are some happenings in the chess arena this time of year (Please send emails to brjohn@juno.com to update even more: Also, visit ENYCA.org) IGM Manuel Aaron, India, continues his appearances at Proctors on Thursday from 11:30 – 1:00, playing Blitz and sharing chess info among all. All Welcome to play, learn or just watch!… Read More »

Superstar Manuel Aaron, Eager & Ready

Ever play chess against an international master?  Ever want to meet one in person and get to shake his hand? Proctor’s gets all that and more.  You may even beat him in a game!!  It’s called “Blitz”, where using a clock you get five minutes each to win or lose a game. Where:  Under the… Read More »

Deon Shines in Washington, DC

Congratulations to our Champion! I would like to inform you all that Deon Santhosh won First Place in 7th Annual World Open Under 13 Chess Championship held at Washington DC during June 27-28, 2015. This is his first major title in a National level tournament and he secured a perfect score of 6 – 0… Read More »