The Benefits of Lecture/Lessons by GM Goldin….

For those of you who haven’t been able to take advantage of GM Goldin’s great lecture and/or lessons….. Take a few minutes to read a little more about what GM Goldin can do to elevate your playing skills…..and then sign up for the lecture AND lesson(s)!!! What GM Goldin can do for your game!

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Halloween Quick Tournament & a Cool Flyer Too!

Coming to you on Saturday, 30 October 2010 **Frankenstein-Dracula Variation in the Vienna Game **Thematic Quick Tmt ** $13.13 EF ($2.13 disc to DCC members) **Prize fund 70% of EFs ** Registration 11:30-12:45 ** Round 1 starts promptly at 1:13pm ** 4 rounds – G/26, TD/5 – subsequent rounds start ASAP! ** USCF Quick Rated. **The Thematic Moves: 1. e4 e5, 2. Nc3 Nf6, 3. Bc4 Nxe4, 4. Qh5 Nd6, 5. Bb3 Nc6, 6. Nb5 g6, 7. Qf3 f5, 8. Qd5 Qe7, 9. Nxc7+ Kd8, 10. Nxa8 b6 with White to move. **See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Game,_Frankenstein-Dracula_Variation for more details on this opening and additional links. …and just in case you’d like a cool flyer to print out for Saturday’s Thematic Tournament…… Simply click here:  Halloween Tournament See you here on Saturday!!!!

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Gem City Reprise by Ben Coraretti

Ahhhh….sometimes we (as in Dayton Chess Club….) get behind the power curve….No good excuse other than – gee, thought that was done…. Ben Coraretti came back to Dayton and graced us with his playing in the Gem City Open this year.  Fine analysis, Ben! GemCityReprise[1]

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Susan Polgar’s Blog….52nd Dayton Chess Championship!!!

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Photos from the 52nd Gem City Open

…as the headline reads….

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Gem City Open Photo…..

Photos from the 52nd Gem City Open As always, if you’re interested in the final results – check out “WHO BEAT WHO” tab!!!!

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52nd Gem City Open Photos

Before going into the last rounds of the Gem City Open, here are a few photos for your viewing pleasure…. and of course…..the list of players…. Gem City Open Registrants

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And the 52nd Dayton Chess Club Championship is over….

It was a great tournament – as evidenced by the looks on the chess players’ faces….all smiles – for the most part.  Yes, there were a few sad faces when there was a loss…but the fact GM Alex Goldin played made the 52nd Dayton Chess Club Championship all the better! Results?  Here you go: FinalResults52ndDCCC There were many happy chess players … and not necessarily those who won!! 

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Simply the DCC Championship through Rd 4…

Here’s a quick peek at the DCC Championship through Rd 4…. Rd 5 is in progress now…. Standings thru rd 4 and a few photos for your viewing pleasure….(note:  a few photos were taken upstairs while the rounds were played downstairs….!)

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52nd Dayton Chess Club Championship…Rounds 1 thru 3

  Rounds 1 through 3 are now history.. 52ndDCCCStandings And a few photos…some of have been condensed – so please click on the photo to get a GOOD look!                     And so stay tuned for Rounds 4, 5 and 6!!! 

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