Round 4 of the Inaugural Swiss delivered another evening of intense chess battles. The theme of the night was clear: the higher-rated players showcased their expertise by either winning or drawing against their opponents in all six matches. Tariq is still setting the pace, maintaining an impressive unbeaten streak. His consistent performance has been a highlight of this tournament, proving that age is no barrier to success.
In the featured match, Denis Markov and Aaron Biscoe engaged in a tactical showdown with each player attempting to capitalize on advantages on opposite sides of the board. Markov consolidated the position and the win after a key moment depicted below.
In addition to the riveting matches, we’re thrilled to welcome two new members into our chess club: Paul Tatlow and Jacob Bartell. They are fantastic additions and we look forward to seeing them in future rounds and tournaments.
As we approach the finale of the Inaugural Swiss on Tuesday October 3rd, the competition is as fierce as ever. Stay tuned for more chess action and memorable moments in the round to come!
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Upcoming Events
- Oct 3rd – Tom Bartell Free Chess Lecture followed by the 5th and final round of the Inaugural Swiss.
- Oct 10th – Pizza Night to start round 1 of the next Swiss made possible by Tony Durkin. There will be a separate announcement about the new Swiss.
- Mid to Late November – Blitz Tournament. We will follow up with additional details in the coming weeks
- Every Thursday – West Chester Chess Club meets at 7pm. If you are looking for more chess in your life, I’d recommend checking out this club in the borough of West Chester. It has been around for 50 years and is a great place to play. Check out the site for additional info.
Take a look at our event calendar and consider adding it to stay current.
Inaugural Swiss Standings
| # | Name | Rating | Rd1 | Rd2 | Rd3 | Rd4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tariq Yue | 1991 | +W13 | +W7 | +B2 | +B4 | 4.0 |
| 2 | Andrew Fleming | 1914 | +B14 | +W4 | -W1 | +B5 | 3.0 |
| 3 | Denis Markov | 2004 | +B6 | =Bye | — | +W9 | 2.5 |
| 4 | Edmund Kline | 1899 | +W17 | -B2 | +B5 | -W1 | 2.0 |
| 5 | Nicholas Lampros | 1819 | +B11 | =Bye | -W4 | -W2 | 2.0 |
| 6 | Sean Pry | 1589 | -W3 | +B12 | =Bye | =W10 | 2.0 |
| 7 | Joe Mucerino | 2067 | +W16 | -B1 | =Bye | — | 1.5 |
| 8 | Benjamin Koo | 1621 | =Bye | — | +W11 | — | 1.5 |
| 9 | Aaron Biscoe | 1900 | =Bye | — | +W14 | -B3 | 1.5 |
| 10 | Robert Flanagan | 1414 | =Bye | — | =W12 | =B6 | 1.5 |
| 11 | Claudio Espejo | unr. | -W5 | =Bye | -B8 | +B15 | 1.5 |
| 12 | Sean Kelly | unr. | =Bye | -W6 | =B10 | — | 1.0 |
| 13 | Christian Vasquez-Murray | 1378 | -B1 | =Bye | — | — | 0.5 |
| 14 | Alex Lampros | 1046 | -W2 | =Bye | -B9 | — | 0.5 |
| 15 | Jacob Bartell | 477 | =Bye | — | — | -W11 | 0.5 |
| 16 | Donald Anderson | 1748 | -B7 | =Bye | — | — | 0.5 |
| 17 | Lou Gotlib | 891 | -B4 | =Bye | — | — | 0.5 |
Featured Game
Key moment
With black to move, there is only one option which holds the complex position together. Can you figure out what move is best?
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As always, if you have suggestions for the club, please get in touch. We are interested in experimenting with new ideas.