Tournament Information
Tulsa Chess Club at Barnes and Noble Enjoys the New Year
Even with all the other New Year activities, the Tulsa Chess Club at Barnes & Noble enjoyed a near record number of guests and regulars for a first Friday evening of 2012 chess. The impromptu blitz tournament was a great start to the New Year with many surprises. Although young chess warrior Kenny Lin prevailed against tough competition, the surprise of the evening was the normally reserved Katie Bell, the chess wife of Class A player Allen Bell. Katie directed the 17 player blitz tournament with the help of a telephone app on a smart phone.
FEO II - Charles Unruh sweeps to 4-0
The Second Annual Flat Earth Open was held at TCC’s 81st and HW169 campus. The tournament was a fun event with 21 tournament goers in attendance. Of the 21, 7 were class A and 2 were B including Howard Zhong an ever improving youngster who went on to win Dove Science Academy’s Scholastic Tournament in December. There were six scholastic players total, one was new comer to OCA chess Corey Wooden shows promising tactical abilities and took 2nd in section 3 of the scholastic tournament.
February 11, OCA Dog Fish Action Swiss!
5SS, G/30 (3-second delay), one section, dual rated Regular & Quick.
Best Western Airport Hotel, Garnett & I-244 (222 N. Garnett Rd), Tulsa, 918-438-0780.
EF: $20, OCA membership included, registration at door. USCF membership required.
Prizes: All entry fees returned as prizes; Plaques to 1st and Class winners A, B, C and D&Under; $50 HOS gift certificate to top K-12;
Additional prizes based on entries. Reg: 8:30-9:30am; Accelerated pairings may be used;
Only one 1/2-point bye available in Rds 1-4. Rds: 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30.
Merry Christmas from the OCA
Hello Chess Friends,
Times are very good for Chess in our State. Already, the tournament schedule in 2012 is plentiful, the summer camp is set for early July and OSCO awards the State scholastic championships in March. We are truly blessed and thankful for the numerous volunteers as they dedicate their time and help for the chess events scheduled in the next year.
To all Oklahoma Chess enthusiasts this Holiday Season, thanks again for your help and support of Oklahoma Chess during the past year.
Have a Merry Christmas!
Best Wishes,
Chuck Unruh
for the OCA Policy Board
