Atulya Shetty is our 2011 Michigan State Champion
Round 7, Board 1. Kevin Czuhai could not stop Atulya Shetty. Atulya now joins FM Seth Homa as Michigan's second active 2300 player!
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From the Michigan Chess Association Facebook Page:
Congratulations to our new Michigan Open Champion Atulya Shetty! Justin Aldrich won the reserve section, Dr. Ed Mandell won the booster.
In the well-attended annual meeting, Jennifer Skidmore was elected President, Alan Kaufman Vice President, Jeff Aldrich Treasurer, and Stan Jarosz Recording Secretary.
Booster Winner Dr. Ed Mandel
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Port Huron Chess Club's third board holds Reserve Winner Justin Aldrich to a draw in their round 7 match-up.
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Jeff "Ironman" Aldrich squares off against Justin Chen
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Apurva Virkud beat Life Master Eric Fischvogt in the 7th round to secure clear 2nd.
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In her fourth round game, Apurva found a resourceful saving move:
Catlin - Virkud, Round 4
Black to Play (solution below)
There is also a fine selection of event photos on the Michigan Chess Association Facebook page here:
A selection of games from the event can be found here:
Solution. Catlin - Virkud. 62...Rxe3+!! 63.Kxe3 g1Q+ 64.Rxg1 Ba7+ 65.Ke4 Bxg1 and with the bishops of opposite colors, the endgame is easily drawn, Andy Catlin - Apurva Virkud, 2011 Michigan Open.