Arch Bishops Advance to Semifinals with Win over Desert Rats
The Saint Louis Arch Bishops advanced to the Semifinals with a win over the Las Vegas Desert Rats on Tuesday, November 10, with a score of 3-1. The Arch Bishops received draw odds for the match but it didn’t come into play as they won the match cleanly and moved onto the semifinals where only […]
Arch Bishops Clinch Playoff Berth with Debut Performance from Illya Nyzhnyk
The Saint Louis Arch Bishops clinched a seat in the 2015 United States Chess League (USCL) playoffs with a win over the Arizona Scorpions Wednesday, October 21, thanks to a very strong recent addition to their roster. The Arch Bishops welcomed Grandmaster Illya Nyzhnyk as the new board one to an already dangerous lineup. The […]
Back to School Bash Blunders
The third and final summer scholastic tournament concluded this weekend with a surprisingly low number of upsets but left many players with heartache. Time trouble blunders and accidental stalemates were in abundance during the Back to School Bash, but the higher-rated opponent continually seemed to come out on top this month. Arjun Puri, the winner […]
Amateur & Premiere Tournament Brings Many Success
The Saint Louis Amateur and Premier Tournament drew a crowd of 35 players this year. The tournament was split into two sections: Under 1800 (Amateur) and 1800 and over (Premier). A $1,600 unconditionally guaranteed prize fund was awarded to the top five finishers in each section. Alex Marler, rated 2141, won the Premier section with […]
State Championships Break Century Mark for 1st Time
Attendance at the Missouri Novice and Class Championship broke the century mark for the first time this year as 124 players competed for the chance to become a state champion between the two events. The winner of each class was awarded a plaque and earned the right to call themselves a Missouri State Champion. The […]
Record Knights Turnout Pits Teacher Against Student
The participation in the June Knights skyrocketed this week as ten more players increased the field to 22 players — a record high for the year. The players were in for a special treat this week as they learned that all of the games would be broadcasted throughout the club. Game of the Week… Occasionally […]
Knights Newcomer Takes Crown, Earns Game of the Month
The largest turnout of the year produced a very exciting month of chess for the May Knights Tournament. The 20 player field was strengthened by the inclusion of Joseph Garnier (2003), who hadn’t played a standard rated game in over a year. Garnier won first place overall with a perfect 4/4 score. Garnier was clearly […]
Record Turnout Produces Excitement, Upsets in 7th Annual Show Me Classic
Upsets abound in the 7th annual Show Me Classic as lower rated players came to prove that they can compete with their often much higher rated opposition. The tournament boasted a record 42 participants, and prizes were awarded to first in each class. Joseph French (1949) came in first overall with a perfect 4/4 score. […]
The Youth Movement Continues in May Knights Round 3
Round 3 – Results White Black Result Jason Clark Joseph Garnier 0-1 Scott Anderson Peter Krasucki 0-1 Ben Boaz Daniel Coryea 1/2-1/2 Manny Presicci Sean Malone 1-0 Chaim Zaromb Neil Schechter 1-0 Jan Fredriksen Daniel Bartz 1-0 Andrew Cai Matthew Manley 1-0 The tournament youngsters struck again in the third round of the May Knights. […]
May Knights Round 2: Strong Young Players Add Excitement
Round 2 – Results White Black Result Joseph Garnier Paul Goddard 1-0 Jason Clark Manny Presicci 1-0 Daniel Bart Daneil Coryea 0-1 Matthew Manley Ben Boaz 0-1 David Dong Dennis Hourcade 1-0 Sean Malone Chaim Zaromb 1/2-1/2 Neil Schechter Andrew Cai 1-0 Robert Beekman Scott Anderson 0-1 The tournament hall was more crowded than usual […]
