is proud to announce
The Asheboro Open XIII
Results
Total Players: 24
Total Prizes: $490.00
Cross table: USCF Crosstable
PHOTOS: The Asheboro Open I
Section Winners:
Championship (Open; 1700-Up):
1st Prize ($145.00)
2nd Prize ($65.00) Matthew Greene (2.5)
Class Prize: ($35.00) Joe Helton (2.0)
Candidates (1699 & Under; Unrated):
1st Prize
($210.00)
Milton Kicklighter (3.0)
2nd Prize Combined with 1st
Class Prize: ($35.00) Dane Simon (1.0)
Dr. Walter High (1.0)
Bobby Lee (1.0)
Some Thoughts on The Asheboro Open XIII
from William "Tom" Hales, Organizer & Chief TD
I was thrilled to see such a strong turnout this month! We work hard each month to bring you the best tournament
we can, and it is very encouraging to see this level of support.
Twenty four players from every part of North Carolina converged for a day of CHESS, FRIENDS, and FUN.
I would like to extend a special welcome to the many "first timers" at The Asheboro Open: Alexei Gorbounov, Joe Helton, David Moose, Kevin Huang, Mason S. White, Jim Eller, Richard Ward, Dane Simon,
Dr. Walter High, Bobby Lee, and Eli Helton.
In the Championship Section, Fide Master Andrey Chumachenko dominated the field with his perfect 3-0 score. It is rare to see a player of his caliber supporting a weekend Swiss tournament--and we certainly appreciate it! Matthew "Chess Machine" Greene evaded the Russians and earned clear 2nd with a 2.5 score. TAO newcomer
Joe Helton picked up some rating points and earned the class prize for under 1800 with his 2-0 performance. Congratulations winners!
The Candidate's Section was unfortunately devoid of Russians, but the competition was intense. Asheboro's own
Robin Johnston and Milton Kicklighter tied for 1st place with perfect 3-0 scores. Three players tied for the class prize: Dane Simon, Dr. Walter High, and Bobby Lee. Due to an unfortunate misunderstanding, I considered Dr. Walter High unrated--and ineligible for the class prize. However, his provisional rating entitled him to his share of the prize. My sincere apologies for the mix-up. Dr. High, you are entitled to a prize equal to what the other two players received. You may email me your address, or see me next month to claim your prize.
As organizer and Chief TD, I must say this was an encouraging month! Still, we are planning for consistently larger
turnouts. We have the facilities to easily accommodate 30-40 players, and by utilizing our skittles room we could handle significantly more. I realize this is an ambitious idea, but I am an optimist who believes in North Carolina Chess! There are more than enough players just in the triad area to make this a reality. We need your help
to recruit some of these inactive players.
I do not subscribe to the "zero sum game" philosophy of some. I believe that every tournament in North Carolina can be successful. We can all increase attendance. I have a vested interest in the success of other tournaments, because I regularly attend them. I am dismayed to see a low turnout at any NC tournament. That is why I encourage chess players to support their local tournaments. When North Carolina Chess thrives, we all win with better tournament experiences.
I want to thank everyone who helped make The Asheboro Open XIII a success: John Davis, who always helps out
with setup, and Assistant TD Robin Johnston, who comes in early to help with final preparations. Most of all, I want
to thank YOU, the chess players of North Carolina, for your continued patronage. We will keep working hard to earn
your business.
The Asheboro Open XIV is July 15th! What better way to practice for the LPO? We hope to see you next month!
Sincerely,
William "Tom" Hales, Chief TD
The Asheboro Open
chess@triad.rr.com
Asheboro Chess Club subscribes to the "Activity Means Members" philosophy of the
US Chess Federation. Rated chess attracts new members, and helps regain those who have
lapsed. We want to thank everyone who participated, and we encourage you to support other
tournaments and clubs in the area:
http://www.ncchess.org/tournaments/index.htm
http://www.ncchess.org/clubs/index.htm
Asheboro Chess Club meets Tuesdays from 6:00pm until 10:00pm
at the W.H. Moring Arts Center, 125 Sunset St, Asheboro, NC 27203
Enter parking lot at Bicentennial Park, turn left, and we are right next
to First National Bank. Look for sign 125 Meeting Room.
We are USCF affiliates, and sponsor a variety of rated events.
Visit our website for more info: http://asheborochess.com
or email me with questions or comments: chess@triad.rr.com