Congratulations to the team of Tom Miranda, Dan Keis, Alex Pressman, and Magnus Nordby who finished in 6th place. For a while I guess we were in second place. It was very close at the end. We needed only half a point more to finish in 4th.
Out of 104 players:
Tom came in 24th (MSCA) or 26th (USCF)
Magnus came in 43rd (MSCA) 39th (USCF)
Dan came in 54th (MSCA) 53rd (USCF)
Alex came in 74th (MSCA) 75th (USCF)
The difference is in the tie-breakers. MSCA uses the typical "strength of opponent", whereas USCF uses your USCF rating as the tiebreaker.
My New Ratings
Tom Miranda 1113 to 1115 (up 2)
Dan Keis 1012 to 965 (down 47)
Alex Pressman 723 to 713 (down 10)
Magnus Nordby 375 to 442 (up 67)
USCF Ratings
Tom 1107 to 1118
Dan unr to 773
Alex unr. to 725
Magnus unr. to 1040
As you can see my rating system has Tom and Alex about the same as USCF. But I think Dan is better than he did on the weekend, and I don't think Magnus is as brilliant as he played last weekend.
In round 4, Magnus beat former 5th grade state champion Charlie Dempsey!
Tom lost only to David Floeder who is the reigning national champion, and Brian Billman whose rating is in the 1600's and was the only player to beat Andrew Titus.
Although Alex scored only 2 points, he had the hardest opponents of all 2-point winners.
Dan was all over the place, beating a 816 but losing to 687
Next year we lose Dan and Alex, but we gain Frank and maybe a new player or two
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
State Championship ChessTournaments this weekend!
Two two-day tournaamnets for different age groups this weekend. Look online at www.minnesotachess.org for more details. Click on scholastics.
Grades 7-8 I think we have a Jr. High team heading to the Crowne Plaza Riverfront
Tom Miranda, Dan Keis, Alex Pressman, Magnus Nordby This should be a terrific experience for all of you - real official chess - silence, clocks, notation, spectators, and slow time controls (take your time you've got 2-3 hours per game. The winner will be the person that can make the best use of those hours!) - your results will give you an official USCF rating and the results are forever recorded and tracked by www.uschess.org.
Grades 5-6. We also might have a team heading to Minnehaha Academy for the Elementary Championships.
Frank, Anton, Ben E.?? and one more, (Still have to talk those last 2 into it.) School pays this one.
If interested or you have questions, call Bill Heinemann at 651-451-8421. I'll register you Thursday night.
Two two-day tournaamnets for different age groups this weekend. Look online at www.minnesotachess.org for more details. Click on scholastics.
Grades 7-8 I think we have a Jr. High team heading to the Crowne Plaza Riverfront
Tom Miranda, Dan Keis, Alex Pressman, Magnus Nordby This should be a terrific experience for all of you - real official chess - silence, clocks, notation, spectators, and slow time controls (take your time you've got 2-3 hours per game. The winner will be the person that can make the best use of those hours!) - your results will give you an official USCF rating and the results are forever recorded and tracked by www.uschess.org.
Grades 5-6. We also might have a team heading to Minnehaha Academy for the Elementary Championships.
Frank, Anton, Ben E.?? and one more, (Still have to talk those last 2 into it.) School pays this one.
If interested or you have questions, call Bill Heinemann at 651-451-8421. I'll register you Thursday night.
| Last Name | First Name | Rating | Attendance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miranda | Thomas | 1113 | 20 | 7 |
| Keis | Dan | 1012 | 23 | 8 |
| Henry | Mace | 850 | 9 | 7 |
| Sullivan | Frank | 807 | 21 | 6 |
| Pressman | Alex | 723 | 17 | 8 |
| Wirrer | Ben | 692 | 20 | 8 |
| Keis | Andrew | 652 | 18 | 7 |
| Priborkin | Anton | 574 | 25 | 6 |
| Ellison | Ben | 565 | 1 | 6 |
| Essen | Sam | 482 | 17 | 8 |
| Phillips | Josh | 460 | 18 | 6 |
| McDermott | Thomas | 417 | 24 | 6 |
| Smith | Lendale | 400 | 16 | 7 |
| Varnado | Phillip | 383 | 5 | 8 |
| Nordby | Magnus | 375 | 12 | 7 |
| Hahnfeldt | Carter | 279 | 18 | 5 |
| Barnard | Joe | 265 | 20 | 5 |
| Rutman | Charlie | 210 | 1 | 7 |
| LaCroix | Mitch | 174 | 5 | 7 |
| Lee | Keighvin | 166 | 15 | 6 |
| Kainz | Andres | 152 | 13 | |
| Noggle | Ashley | 152 | 7 | 5 |
| Spande | Naomi | 141 | 5 | |
| Johnson | Evan | 139 | 3 | |
| Blott | Elizabeth | 136 | 5 | |
| Clark | Jason | 123 | 6 | 7 |
| Macal | Ethan | 113 | 13 | |
| Nordby | Celia | 109 | 5 | |
| Anil John | Joel | 100 | 9 |
Thursday, March 14, 2013
I just got in an order of chess sets like the ones used at school and at tournaments.
It comes with a zippered case (with handles) for the pieces with a sleeve for the board.
Pieces, board and case for $10. Comes in any color as long as you want black, like Henry Ford's model A. (I order bulk and pay shipping.) You'd pay $25-40 in store. $15 thru internet.
If you're in chess club and want a set, let me know.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Ratings after March 13
| Last Name | First Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Miranda | Thomas | 1128 |
| Keis | Dan | 985 |
| Henry | Mace | 850 |
| Sullivan | Frank | 788 |
| Pressman | Alex | 732 |
| Wirrer | Ben | 675 |
| Keis | Andrew | 641 |
| Priborkin | Anton | 583 |
| Ellison | Ben | 565 |
| Essen | Sam | 498 |
| Phillips | Josh | 436 |
| McDermott | Thomas | 401 |
| Smith | Lendale | 400 |
| Varnado | Phillip | 383 |
| Nordby | Magnus | 375 |
| Barnard | Joe | 279 |
| Hahnfeldt | Carter | 270 |
| Rutman | Charlie | 210 |
| LaCroix | Mitch | 174 |
| Lee | Keighvin | 166 |
| Noggle | Ashley | 152 |
| Kainz | Andres | 152 |
| Spande | Naomi | 141 |
| Johnson | Evan | 139 |
| Blott | Elizabeth | 136 |
| Clark | Jason | 123 |
| Macal | Ethan | 113 |
| Nordby | Celia | 109 |
| Kasella | Andrew | 100 |
| Anil John | Joel | 100 |
Monday, March 11, 2013
Post-Tournament Ratings
We did well. Almost all of you performed at your ratting level except Thomas who made a mistake in round 1 and Drew who just had an off day. Nice job in round 5. We were in 7th place after round 4, but we were in an excellent position with Ben having 2.5 and six of you having 2 pts. So Thomas, Dan, and Frank came though with wins giving us 2.5 out of a possible three in the last round which vaulted us past 3 teams and into a solid 4th place only half a point out of 3rd. We won the top middle school trophy - did anyone pick it up and bring it to school?
Tournament Highlights - Dan Keis has a breakout tournament winning 3 games defeating a 1047USCF. Frank Sullivan winning his last 3 games to finish in the scoring. Ben Wirrer taking the team lead in round 4 by beating the kid who beat Tom Miranda in round 1. Alex, Anton, and Magnus all going into round 5 with a chance to win 3. Our last-round surge. Top Middle school 2 years in a row!
Alex's brother, Sam, beating a 1593 and a 1737! Dan Keis and Alex Pressman earning their Silver Medals.
Tournament Highlights - Dan Keis has a breakout tournament winning 3 games defeating a 1047USCF. Frank Sullivan winning his last 3 games to finish in the scoring. Ben Wirrer taking the team lead in round 4 by beating the kid who beat Tom Miranda in round 1. Alex, Anton, and Magnus all going into round 5 with a chance to win 3. Our last-round surge. Top Middle school 2 years in a row!
Alex's brother, Sam, beating a 1593 and a 1737! Dan Keis and Alex Pressman earning their Silver Medals.
| Last Name | First Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Miranda | Thomas | 1128 |
| Keis | Dan | 971 |
| Henry | Mace | 850 |
| Sullivan | Frank | 792 |
| Pressman | Alex | 708 |
| Wirrer | Ben | 656 |
| Keis | Andrew | 630 |
| Priborkin | Anton | 603 |
| Ellison | Ben | 565 |
| Essen | Sam | 501 |
| Phillips | Josh | 436 |
| Varnado | Phillip | 383 |
| Nordby | Magnus | 376 |
| McDermott | Thomas | 375 |
| Smith | Lendale | 374 |
| Hahnfeldt | Carter | 290 |
| Barnard | Joe | 274 |
| Rutman | Charlie | 210 |
| Lee | Keighvin | 178 |
| LaCroix | Mitch | 174 |
| Noggle | Ashley | 152 |
| Kainz | Andres | 152 |
| Spande | Naomi | 141 |
| Johnson | Evan | 139 |
| Blott | Elizabeth | 136 |
| Clark | Jason | 123 |
| Macal | Ethan | 113 |
| Nordby | Celia | 109 |
| Kasella | Andrew | 100 |
| Anil John | Joel | 100 |
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Ratings Going into the Big Tournament
Looks like we'll have a strong team. The team score is the top 4 scores, the rest we disregard.
Tom Miranda, Dan Keis, Frank Sullivan, Alex Pressman, Drew Keis, Ben Wirrer, Anton Priborkin, Magnus Nordby. In addition, Joe Barnard and Perhaps Tom McDermott will be playing in the 4th - 6th grade section
I saw a lot of good chess today. Good luck! Let's rock the Minnesota chess scene with some big wins!
P.S. Tom Miranda - I finished out the win for you over Anton. Sacked the bishop to queen a pawn.
Tom Miranda, Dan Keis, Frank Sullivan, Alex Pressman, Drew Keis, Ben Wirrer, Anton Priborkin, Magnus Nordby. In addition, Joe Barnard and Perhaps Tom McDermott will be playing in the 4th - 6th grade section
I saw a lot of good chess today. Good luck! Let's rock the Minnesota chess scene with some big wins!
P.S. Tom Miranda - I finished out the win for you over Anton. Sacked the bishop to queen a pawn.
| Last Name | First Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Miranda | Thomas | 1176 |
| Keis | Dan | 973 |
| Henry | Mace | 850 |
| Sullivan | Frank | 788 |
| Pressman | Alex | 715 |
| Keis | Andrew | 693 |
| Wirrer | Ben | 620 |
| Priborkin | Anton | 597 |
| Ellison | Ben | 565 |
| Essen | Sam | 501 |
| Phillips | Josh | 436 |
| Varnado | Phillip | 383 |
| McDermott | Thomas | 376 |
| Smith | Lendale | 374 |
| Nordby | Magnus | 318 |
| Hahnfeldt | Carter | 290 |
| Barnard | Joe | 285 |
| Rutman | Charlie | 210 |
| Lee | Keighvin | 178 |
| LaCroix | Mitch | 174 |
| Noggle | Ashley | 152 |
| Kainz | Andres | 152 |
| Spande | Naomi | 141 |
| Johnson | Evan | 139 |
| Blott | Elizabeth | 136 |
| Clark | Jason | 123 |
| Macal | Ethan | 113 |
| Nordby | Celia | 109 |
| Kasella | Andrew | 100 |
| Anil John | Joel | 100 |
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