Joe Knapp made a successful return to tournament play at the 2018 MWO, scoring 4.5/5 and taking clear first over John Linscott. Knapp’s final two games were pivotal, as he had to defeat Matt Buckley in rd 4 and current NE Champ Ying Tan in rd 5 to win the event. Full results, including the… Read More »
Congratulations to Jacob Wagner, who scored a perfect 4/4 to win the title of 2018 Omaha City Champion! There was a five-way tie for 2nd-6th place, with Ben Fabrikant, Steve Cusumano, Matt Buckley, Chad Forsman, and Noah Polacek each scoring 3/4. Full results available at: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201810145532
Complete results available at: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201809224282
Congratulations to Ying Tan, who once again took first place in the 2018 NE Closed Championship! The 2017 Champion led from wire to wire, and richly deserved his repeat title. Thanks to Mike Gooch for directing, and to John Linscott for providing the playing space. Final standings: Ying Tan 4.5 Mike Mills 2.5 Steve Cusumano… Read More »
Ying Tan was the surprise winner of the 2017 Nebraska Closed Championship. Held April 1&2 in Lincoln, Tan scored 4.0/5 to take first place – not a bad result for the lowest rated player in the field! Steve Cusumano finished clear second with a score of 3.5/5. Full results are available at: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201704020842