2005 National Chess Congress

Standings
Premier
U2200
U2000
U1800
U1600
U1400
U1200
U1000
U800 
U600
Unrated

Selected Games (45)
complete

Final Team Standings

FIDE Ratings
Performances

Photos

Pairings - Open
Rd 1
Rd 2
Rd 3
Rd 4
Rd 5
Rd 6

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Games
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This is the 36th Annual National Chess Congress.  It is organized and directed by the Continental Chess Association.  Nov 25-27, Philadelphia Wyndham Hotel - see tournamnent link above for all details.

GMs Ibragimov, Goldin and Ehlvest tied for first.  Goldin and FM Emory Tate took the two US Championship qualifier spots.

 
Section Winners
Premier GMs Ildar Ibragimov, Alexander Goldin, Jaan Ehlvest, 5-1
U2200 Vladimir Polyakin, Palina Churun, Jason McKinney, 5-1
U2000 Ryan Goldenberg 5.5-0.5
U1800 Nick Halgren, Jonathan Munnell, Ted Udelson, Douglas Burgwin, Michael Williams 5-1
U1600 William Schreefer 6-0
U1400 Samuel Francis 5.5-0.5
U1200 Jahaade Adams 6-0
U1000 Gregory Klupar 5.5-0.5
U800 Yuhao Xu 5-1
U600 Benedict Ortiz 6-0
Unrated Oluwaseyi Kayode 5-1

Team Results
Team Score
NYU 17.5
CBA 15.5
Howard 15
Penn State (on tiebreaks) 14
Bucknell 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

webmaster - Michael Atkins
(don't expect a quick response)

 

Two-Time U.S. Women's Champion Jennifer Shahade,
author of the new book "Chess Bitch" at a book-signing
in the National Chess Congress bookstore
(click on photo to see large size)

FM Igor Schneider tied for 1st on bd 3 in rd 5 against GM Fedorowicz

photos by Michael Atkins