December 2010 Aquinas
Tournament Report
An Aquinas record 32 players joined in seven sections to make for the biggest Aquinas turnout ever. Tournament Director Eugene Brumley's "5 bucks and out by 2" format is a winning idea!
Ratko Bojanovic’s share of 1st place in the top section pushed his rating up to a new high 2049.
Katy Ford shares 2nd place in her last West Michigan tournament.
Photo Credit: Caleb Bowman
Eugene and Jack Emaus
Photo Credit: Caleb Bowman
Haiden Kerrington is a happy section winner.
Photo Credit: Caleb Bowman
Eugene congratulates Caleb Bowman for his 3-0 section win!
Photo Credit: Peter Daining
Peter Daining and Chris Stapleton
Life Masters Kevin Czuhai and Eric Fischvogt put on their game faces as they think about their New Year's Day rated exhibition match against Michael Chen.
Jimmie Harvey accepts shared first place with Allen Wickering and John Tyrell.
Photo Credit: Caleb Bowman
Out by 2! Eugene’s formula of “Five bucks and out by 2” is proving a big draw for West Michigan tournament players.
Photo Credit: Peter Daining
A selection of games from the December 2010 Aquinas can be found here:
http://www.westmichiganchess.com/Shared%20Documents/2010_2/201012aquinas.htm
Tournament Director Eugene Brumley’s USCF Rating Report can be found here:
http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201012185121.0-13837207
The next Aquinas tournament is scheduled for Saturday, January 15, 2011.