RPI results from July 12, Aug. 3, Aug. 24 & Sept. 14

Screen Shot 2013-09-26 at 7.49.16 AMHere are the results from all four Summer Youth Chess Fundraisers (4SS, G/45;d5) held from July 12 through 14 at RPI in Troy, 12180:

July 12, 2013:  21 players displayed their courage and expertise in this fundraiser, Celebrating Ken Evans, held at RPI’s Student Center at 15th St. and Sage Ave, Troy, 12180. All played in one section due to the low number of players. Philip Sells directed.  Funds raised totalled ($120) due mainly to the generous $100 donation from the Gong family.

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2013-14 Chess Scholastic Schedule (Update 6/27/13)

FREE CHESS FOR YOUTH

7-8 Sections; G/30;d5.

Prize:   Trophies and medals with  Team & Individual Championship

Brother John McManus:  TD   brjohn@juno.com  212 729-7060

The Right Move Chess Schedule for 2013-2014 (Tentative): (6/27/13)

  • TRM76 Oct 11 Albany Academy (confirmed) / Sponsor Alampalli Family
  • TRM77 Oct 19 Montessori Magnet School (confirmed)
  • TRM78 Nov 2 Delaware Community CS/Giffen Magnet School
  • Kingston HS?#41 – Oct.  Date & Place to be determined (EF: $5, 10)
  • TRM79 Dec 7 Martin Luther King Magnet School (Schenectady)
  • TRM80  Albany HS–  Jan. 18, 2014 (confirmed)
  • ML King #18, St. Joseph, Kingston  — Jan. 20, 2014 (confirmed) (EF: $10, 15)
  • TRM81  Albany HS  Feb. 15, 2014 (confirmed) /Sponsor Mighty Pawns -St Joseph, Kingston
  • TRM82 Mar 1 Rensselaer Boys’ and Girls’ Club
  • WoodCrest (or The Mount)
  • TRM83 Apr 12 Albany Community CS
  • TRM84 May 3 NYS Library – Empire State Plaza / Sponsor East Greenbush
  • TRM85 June 7 Menands
  • Picnic CBA June
  • Delaware Community Charter School?
  • Giffen Magnet School?

In addition the following tournaments may take place: (at time and place to be determined…)

  1. Coopertown (Brian Guzy)
  2. Gloversville (Herb Dye) – July 6, 2013
  3. Ossining (Channing) -June 14, 2013 (Done: 6 Scholastic Players.)
  4. Saratoga Springs (Samantha Giknis)