Last night at the Media Chess Club, we embarked on the enthralling journey of the 2024 Opening Moves Swiss. The evening was not only about rated play, but also about the joy of the game, as evidenced by the lively casual matches, speed play, and an exhilarating session of Bughouse chess that followed the tournament games.
Welcoming New Faces
A warm welcome to our newest members, Richard Neal and Preston Ladson. Their enthusiasm adds a fresh dynamic to our club, and we can’t wait to see their skills in action.
Notable Player Achievements
The January USCF supplement is out, and we’re thrilled to see several of our players’ rankings soar! A special shout-out to Max Graham, who’s made a phenomenal leap of nearly 200 points in just a month. Honorable mention goes to the impressive gains achieved by Faelan McDermott, Preston Ladson, Lou Gotlib, and Don Anderson.
Blitz Tournament Alert
Our blitz tournament is happening this weekend, and we’re at 10 pre-registered players. If you’re planning to join this rapid-paced showdown, make sure to register now. The entry fee is $20 and there will be food, drinks, and $200 in gift card prizes. Everyone will get 7 rated blitz matches. We hope to see you there!
Enhance Your Chess Skills
Check out ChessPractice.com, created by our very own Bob Flanagan. It’s a platform to sharpen your skills and analyze your games. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, there’s something on ChessPractice.com to help you improve. Each week, Bob will be providing access codes good for 30 days of premium features for all those who attend the club.
Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s keep the chess spirit thriving in 2024!
Upcoming Events
- Saturday, January 6th – Marketplace Blitz Tournament
- Tuesday, January 9th – Round 2 of the 2024 Opening Moves Swiss
- Every Thursday – West Chester Chess Club meets at 7pm. If you are looking for more chess in your life, I’d recommend this club in the borough of West Chester. It has been around for 50 years and is a great place to play.
Take a look at our event calendar and consider adding it to stay current.
2024 Opening Moves Swiss Standings
Thank you to Cedar Creek Catering for providing the venue! In addition to supporting our club, they are active in the local community. Please keep them in mind for any events–they offer catering as well as a new ability to order takeout online!
2 responses to “Opening Moves and Rising Stars: A Lively Start to 2024!”
I’m interested in playing
That’s great! If you are interested in the Saturday Blitz tournament you’ll need to register ahead (using the link in the post), but if you are referring to the Swiss each Tuesday you can just show up a few minutes before 7pm and we can get you in. Let me know if I can help at all. Thanks!