February 2011 Aquinas
Preliminary Report
The February Aquinas saw four quads, all with 3-0 winners:
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Tournament Director Eugene Brumley once again swept the top section. Eugene enjoys a career-high 2152 USCF!
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Joel Halloran won section 2, and can also boast a career high rating of 1740. He won all his games with convincing, dynamic play. You’ll find Joel’s notes in our games file.
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Isaac Zylstra sailed through section 3.
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Leah Ziegler won section 4. She now has 13 straight tournament wins.
You can find Eugene’s USCF Rating Report here:
http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201102195561-12630415
Below is a link to some games from the February Aquinas. As you'd expect in these "Game 30" melees, there were a lot of tactical shots, and some startling missed opportunities only uncovered in the game notes:
http://www.westmichiganchess.com/Shared%20Documents/2011/02%20-%20February/201102aquinas.htm