Showdown Results

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Posted: February 5th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

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The results from this past weekend’s ACE Showdown, featuring GM Yermolinsky, can be found by clicking here! Congratulations to Dipro Chakraborty for having an incredible tournament, and winning the 1st prize U2200 of $200! Pictures and an article recapping the event can be found in Danny’s Corner of the ACE Chess web site.

It isn’t too late to register for the Unity Open this weekend! The Unity Chess Club in Scottsdale will play host to the event, and Pedram Atoufi can be contacted for more information (Info@unitychess.com).

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IM Daniel Rensch wins CLO Article of the Year!

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Showdown Final Update, Pairings

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Posted: January 29th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

Here is the final list of players who will be competing in this weekend’s ACE Chess Showdown tournament. Registration is closed. The event will be played with the “Scheveningen” Format in place, to ensure that all players get at least THREE games with 2200+ USCF competition (as advertised). We are very excited to be hosting this event, and GM Yermo is “pumped up” to play! Stay tuned for results and pictures! For information on next month’s Showdown tournament featuring GM Alejandro Ramirez, click here.

1    Ginsburg, Mark        2427          W4      B7        B5        W9      W6      B8      

2    Rensch,Daniel           2444         B6        W8      B4        W7      B5        W9

3    Yermolinsky, Alex 2583         W5          B9        B6        W8      W4      B7

4    Adelberg,David        2216          B1        W12    W2        B10      B3       W11

5    Atoufi,Pedram          2333        B3        W10    W1        B11      W2      B12

6    Martinez,Leo            2261         W2      B11      W3        B12      B1         W10

7    Chakraborty,Dipro  2012       B12      W1      W10      B2      B11      W3

8    Gurczak,John           2059        W11    B2        W12      B3        B10       W1

9    Williams,John M       2079      B10      W3      W11      B1      W12      B2

10    Mayka, Tom        1935            W9      B5        B7        W4      W8      B6

11    Pace,William Jr     1895         B8        W6      B9        W5      W7      B4

12    Pecherski,Daniel   1867       W7      B4        B8        W6      B9        W5

GOOD LUCK to all the players!

ACE Presents: Master Trek GPC - February 13, 2010

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Last Updated: January 8th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

Location: ASU PSA 118

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ACE Presents: ACFI Regional Qualifier – Heritage Elementary - February 20, 2010

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Last Updated: January 18th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

Location: Heritage Elementary School

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ACE Presents: Showdown Tournament - February 27-28, 2010

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Location: TBA

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ACE Presents: Strategy Session with GM Ramirez - March 4, 2010

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Last Updated: January 4th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

Location: U of A, Tucson, AZ

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2010 Copper State International Presented by Abstrax, Inc. – Player’s List

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Last Updated: January 8th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

Check out the players registered so far for the 2010 CSI.

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The 2009 Copper State International Presented by Abstrax – Tournament Recap

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Posted: June 11th, 2009 by Daniel Rensch

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The 2009 Copper State International, presented by Abstrax Incorporated, was exactly what it promised to be: A chess event unlike any before it in Arizona. The field of thirty-two players consisted of six GMs, thirteen players rated over 2400 FIDE, and some of North America’s most talented juniors. Through ten rounds [...]

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2009 Copper State International Presented by Abstrax – Results - May 29, 2009-June 3, 2009

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Posted: June 4th, 2009 by Daniel Rensch

See the results from the Main Section of the 2009 Copper State International.

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2009 Copper State International Presented by Abstrax – Raffle Prize Winners

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Posted: June 4th, 2009 by Daniel Rensch

Thanks to Abstrax and all the other sponsors. Check to see the full list of winners from the 2009 Copper State International raffle.

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Showdown Results - January 30, 2010

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Posted: February 6th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

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Showdown Recap: Arizona’s Best!

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Posted: February 5th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

The ACE Showdown held over the weekend of January 30th-31st had a few goals in mind: Bring as many of Arizona’s best chess players together as possible; provide a tournament platform where EVERY participant will be guaranteed at least three games against Master+ competition; and finally, create a comfortable environment where the players can focus [...]

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Master Trek Results - January 16, 2010

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Posted: January 23rd, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

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Master Trek Results - December 5, 2009

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Posted: December 21st, 2009 by Daniel Rensch

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Top Players List

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Last Updated: January 2nd, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

The American Chess Events, LLC Top Player’s List is designed to acknowledge the “Top Players” throughout the state of Arizona whom consistently participate in ACE Chess Tournaments. Other than the ACE Staff, we do not recognize adult players here. For a full list of Arizona’s highest rated active players, click here. A Player must have competed in at least 3 or more events during the 2009-2010 Grand Prix Cup Season in order to be eligible for our list. Thank you. (January 2010 USCF Ratings)

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Grand Prix Cup Standings 2009-10 – Week 6

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Posted: January 5th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

Below you will find the Grand Prix Cup Standings for the 2009-2010 Season after Week 6. Tournaments for the entire Grand Prix Cup Season include the 8/29/2009 Master Trek through the 4/3/2010 Master Trek.

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Grand Prix Cup Standings 2009-10 – Week 5

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Posted: October 5th, 2009 by Daniel Rensch

Below you will find the Grand Prix Cup Standings for the 2009-2010 Season after Week 5. Tournaments for the entire Grand Prix Cup Season include the 8/29/2009 Master Trek through the 4/3/2010 Master Trek.

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Grand Prix Cup Results 2009 - June 24, 2009

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Posted: June 24th, 2009 by Daniel Rensch

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Master Trek – Williams, J. – Eng, R.

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Posted: October 24th, 2009 by Daniel Rensch

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Master Trek – Godfrey, P. – Lee, A.

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Posted: October 24th, 2009 by Daniel Rensch

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Master Trek – Hoffman, M. – Weber, M.

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Posted: October 24th, 2009 by Daniel Rensch

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Master Trek – Lee, A. – Poppell, J.

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Posted: October 24th, 2009 by Daniel Rensch

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Showdown Recap: Arizona’s Best!

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Posted: February 5th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

The ACE Showdown held over the weekend of January 30th-31st had a few goals in mind: Bring as many of Arizona’s best chess players together as possible; provide a tournament platform where EVERY participant will be guaranteed at least three games against Master+ competition; and finally, create a comfortable environment where the players can focus [...]

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Tucson Open: “Team Yermo”!

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Posted: February 5th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

Here are some more pictures from Yermolinsky’s Trip to Tucson!

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Tucson Open: “Team Yermo”!

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Posted: January 30th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

Over the next couple of days I am going to be posting some pictures, each with a quick description, from the Tucson Open last weekend. In Tucson, GM Yermolinsky and I helped a small team of 6 players during the tournament. Game Review as well as Game Preparation for the upcoming rounds is where Alex [...]

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ACE Showdown Update!

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Posted: January 7th, 2010 by Daniel Rensch

Register by 1/22/2010, and your entry for the January 30-31 Showdown is only $150 for weekend tournament of 6 rounds, Master Level competition, and FREE Game Review!
UPDATE: Master Level Players confirmed for ACE Showdown on January 30th-31st: GM Alex Yermolinsky, IM Dionisio Aldama, FM Pedram Atoufi, NM Leo Martinez, and NM David Adelberg! Sign up [...]