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(L-R) Expert Jordan Cohen, FM Aleksandar Stamnov
Expert Isaac Braswell, and Expert Matthew Wilber
Sixth round December Blitz
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Stamnov Wins December Blitz

Aleksandar
Stamnov

Matthew
Wilber
FM Aleksandar Stamnov took clear first place with 11.0/12.0, losing only one of his second round games to Ron Washington.
Expert Matthew Wilber scored 9.0/12.0 for uncontested second place. Matthew split the second round with Expert Isaac Braswell and lost both sixth round games to Stamnov.
Four players tied for third place with 8.0/12.0. They were Expert Isaac Braswell, Expert Jordan Cohen, Tim Donnahue, and Robby Hecht.
Posted by Tom Dec 27, 2009
Felecan Sweeps Nov Bi-Level

Florin Felecan
IM Florin Felecan swept the Gold Section of Evanston's November Bi-Level, scoring a perfect 4/4. Four Evanston Chess regulars had a go against the IM, but were unable to find a crack in his armour.
Second place was shared by FM Aleksandar Stamnov, Expert Matt Pullin, and Tony Christian, each with 3.0/4. Pullin won his fourth round game with Stamnov, after losing in the third against Felecan.
Tony Christian had a great day beating two A players and a B player. He gave up only one point, and that to A player Michael Failor in the first round. Well done Tony.

Nathan Dorneld
Posted by Tom Nov 8, 2009
Bill Brock Starts New Blog

Bill Brock
Bill Brock, Evanston Chess regular and ICB Chief Editor, has started a blog at chicagochess.blogspot.com.
We'll be reading it, Bill.
Posted by Tom Nov 5, 2009
Sprandel wins Geezers Round Robin

Tom Sprandel
Tom Sprandel went 2.5/3.0 in the final three rounds of the Geezers' Round Robin to finish with 3.5/5.0 and uncontested first place. Mark Spitzig and Cleo Newsome, Jr tied for second with 2.5/5.0 each.
We were all sorry that Arnulfo Benesa is in the hospital and could not finish the tournament. Special thanks to William Cooksey who substitued for him in rounds three and four.
| Player | Rating | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | Score |
| 1 Arnulfo Benesa | 2003 | B 5 1 |
W 2 1 |
B 6 U |
W 4 U |
B 3 U |
2 |
| 2 Tom Sprandel | 1534 | W 3 1 |
B 1 0 |
B 4 1 |
W 5 ½ |
B 6 1 |
3½ |
| 3 Tim Grassel | 1522 | B 2 0 |
W 4 ½ |
B 5 1 |
W 6 0 |
W 1 U |
1½ |
| 4 Mark Spitzig | 1450 | W 6 1 |
B 3 ½ |
W 2 0 |
B 7 1 |
B 5 0 |
2½ |
| 5 Bruce Potratz | 1287 | W 1 0 |
B 6 0 |
W 3 0 |
B 2 ½ |
W 4 1 |
1½ |
| 6 Cleo Newsome Jr | 1143 | B 4 0 |
W 5 1 |
W 7 ½ |
B 3 1 |
W 2 0 |
2½ |
| 7 William Cooksey | 1355 | --- | --- | B 6 ½ |
W 4 0 |
--- | ½ |
USCF Crosstables: Rounds 1-2 Rounds 3-5
Posted by Tom Oct 18, 2009
Arnulfo Benesa
NM Benesa recovering.
We have learned that NM Arnulfo Benesa has suffered a serious illness and is recovering at St. Francis Nursing and Rehab Center. Mr. Benesa, who won the 2000 US Senior Championship, is a well loved figure in the Chicago chess community. All of us at Evanson Chess wish him a speedy recovery.
Greetings and good wishes may be sent to the center at 500 Asbury Avenue in Evanston, IL 60202. Visitors should call 847-316-3320 in advance.
Posted by Tom Oct 14, 2009
Larry Cohen undefeated in October Swiss Groups
Larry Cohen
Expert Larry Cohen went undefeated in the Alpha Section of the October Swiss. He scored a perfect 3.0/3.0 to take uncontested first place. Well done Larry.
In Bravo Section Jordan Bombach and Brent Terry-Penak tied for first with 2.5/3.0 each. Both players won their first two rounds but then drew when they faced each other in th final round.
In Charlie Section Mark Spitzig scored a perfect 3.0/3.0 for clear first place.
In Delta Section Abe Sun took first place with 3.0/3.0.
First place in Echo Section was shared by Robert Seely and Nathan Dorneld. Both players scored a perfect 3.0/3.0.
Pictures soon.
Posted by Tom Oct 14, 2009
Burgess wins September Rapid
Jon Burgess
NM Jon Burgess went 4.5/5.0 in the September Rapid; he won four games and gave up only one draw. Aleksandar Stamnov, James Wei, and Johnathan Kogan all scored 4.0/5.0 to tie for second place
Posted by Tom Oct 14, 2009
Benesa Loans Petrosian Painting
NM Arnulfo Benesa, 2000 Senior Men's Champion, has put his painting of Tigran Petrosian on loan to the Park Place Annex of Evanston Chess. Mr. Benesa has painted many great chess players of the past. You may see more of his work at ABenesa.com
Posted by Tom Sept 6, 2009
House Players Wanted
Want to help us run better tournaments? Consider being a house player. Odd numbers and drop outs force us to assign byes. That's very unpleasant, especially for those who've traveled a long distance.
You stand ready to enter any round. Your entry fee is free. You may play all rounds or none, as needed. Contact enter@evanstonchess.org to volunteer.
Posted by Tom, October 27, 2007
