Sunday, January 31, 2016
Praveen Balakrishnan Vs Greg Tomkovich
1 e4 c5
2 Nf3 e6
3 d4 cxd4
4 Nxd4 Bc5
5 Nb3 Bb6
6 Bd3 Nc6
7 0-0 Nf6
8 Qe2 0-0
9 e5 Nd5
10 Qe4 f5
11 Qe2 (I expected exf6 ep Nxf6) Qb7
12 Re1 Ncb4
13 Bc4 Nde7
14 c3 Nbc6
15 Nbd2 Ng6
16 Nf3 a6
17 Bd3 Ba7
18 h4 b5( Here I missed Bb8 winning the Whites e pawn)
19 h5 Nge7
20 h6 g3
21 Bg5 Nd5 ( to prevent Bf6)
22 a4 bxa4
23 Rxa4 Qb6
24 Nd4 Nxd4
25 Nxd4 Rb8
26 Bxa6 Bxa6? ( Qxb2 27 Qxb2 Rxb2 28 Bxc8 Bxd4 29 cxd4 Rxc8(or Bxd7 Bxf2+) is better for black
27 Rax6 Qb7
28 Bc1 Rfc8 (Bxd4 cxd4 Rfc8 is better)
29 Ra2 Bxd4
30 cxd4 Nb4
31 Ra4 Rc2
32 Qe3 Nd5
33 Qd3 Rbc8
34 Ra1 R8c6 At this point there were only 3-4 players left and Praveen was coming around pretty quickly
35 Bg5 Kf7 (better is Rxb2)
36 Reb1 Rc7
37 Wa6 Qb6
38 Qa8 Rc8( my last and best chance for an advantage was Qxd4)
39 Qa7 Qc6
40 Rc1 Qb5? (this move seals my fate)
41 Rxc2 Rxc2
42 Qa8 Qb4
43 Qh8 Qf8
44 Qxh7+ resigns
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Reminder: Praveen's Simul Is Tonight
FM/SM Praveen Balakrishnan will be giving a simul tonight. The exhibition will begin at 8:15.
The participation fee is $5. Proceeds will go toward refreshments.
The participation fee is $5. Proceeds will go toward refreshments.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Swap Meet Tonight
Tonight the Kenilworth Chess Club is having a swap meet.
If you have chess books/equipment that you want to sell or trade, I suggest that you arrive early (8:00 p.m. or a little before) to set-up.
Buyers are advised to do the same. Otherwise, you may miss out on the good stuff!
If you have chess books/equipment that you want to sell or trade, I suggest that you arrive early (8:00 p.m. or a little before) to set-up.
Buyers are advised to do the same. Otherwise, you may miss out on the good stuff!
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Praveen Balakrishnan Simul On January 28th
The Kenilworth Chess Club is very pleased to announce that FIDE Master Praveen Balakrishnan will be giving a simultaneous exhibition on January 28th.
Praveen, who won the 2013 and 2014 Kenilworth Championships, is the 3rd highest-rated 13-year old in the United States and the 16th highest-rated player in New Jersey. He also stands 16th in the World in his age-group.
Here are the full details :
Simultaneous Exhibition
by FM Praveen Balakrishnan
January 28th, 2016
8:15 p.m.
Kenilworth Recreation Center
575 Boulevard
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
$5 participation fee to defer the cost of refreshments.
Praveen is not accepting any money for the simul!!
Non-members welcome!
Please arrive early (the club opens at 8 p.m.) so we can have everyone seated and ready to go at starting time.
$5 participation fee to defer the cost of refreshments.
Praveen is not accepting any money for the simul!!
Non-members welcome!
Please arrive early (the club opens at 8 p.m.) so we can have everyone seated and ready to go at starting time.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Leon Hrebinka Memorial Swiss Starts February 4th
Leon Hrebinka Memorial Swiss
February 4-25, 2016
- USCF-rated!
- 4-round Swiss.
- Time Control: G/55+5 second increment.
- Site: Kenilworth Community Center, 575 Boulevard, Kenilworth, N.J. 07033
- 1 game per week.
- Rounds to start at 8:30 p.m. on February 4, 11, 18 & 25.
- Please register with Geoff McAuliffe or John Moldovan during our January meetings or before 8:25 p.m. on February 4th.
- 1 half-point bye per player allowed. Must commit before the end of round 2.
- Late-joins accepted until round 2 is paired.
- Entry fee: $5.
- Prize fund: 100% of EF minus rating fee.
- Number of prizes (b/10 entries): 3. More players = more prizes.
- Projected prizes (b/10 entries): $20 1st, $15 2nd, $10 U1800.
- Players must have a valid USCF membership that is active through to the final date of the tournament.
- The Tournament Committee reserves the right to make changes as are deemed necessary for the good maintenance of the tournament as allowed by USCF rules.
- A non-rated section will be added if we get at least 4 players requesting one.
Photo credit: Joe Renna
40 Years Of Friendship, 100 Games Lecture On March 10th
On Thursday, March 10th, at 8:15 p.m., the Kenilworth Chess Club will present a lecture by FIDE Master/ Correspondence IM Wayne Conover and National Master Gene Salomon, co-authors (along with NM Steve Pozarek) of 40 Years Of Friendship, 100 Games Of Chess.
Post revised 3.9.2016 @ 10:53 p.m.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Reminder: Yaacov's Lecture Is Tonight
International Master Yaacov Norowitz will be giving a lecture at the Kenilworth CC tonight, beginning at 8:15.
The topic: Color Complexes.
The topic: Color Complexes.
Admission is $5.
Calendar Of Events For 2016
Kenilworth Chess Club
2016 Calendar of Events
Highlights:
- The Leon Hrebinka Memorial Swiss, which (weather permitting) will run February 4-25.
- The Club Championship, which will begin March 17th.
- The Summer Tournament, which, as usual, will run June through August.
January
14 - Skittles +
Officers & Trustees Meeting.
January
21 - Swap Meet. Sale & trade of chess books &
equipment. Members & invited guests only. If you are a non-member and would
like to attend, email a request
to John Moldovan by January 20th.
January
28 - 40 Years Of Friendship, 100
Games Lecture by FM/Correspondence IM Wayne Conover, NM Steve Pozarek &
NM Eugene Salomon. Admission: $5. (date tentative)
February
11 - Leon
Hrebinka Memorial Swiss: Round 2.
February
18 - Leon
Hrebinka Memorial Swiss: Round 3.
February
25 - Leon
Hrebinka Memorial Swiss: Round 4.
March 10 - Lecture by LM Scott Massey.
Admission: $5. (date tentative)
March 17 - 25th Annual Kenilworth Chess Club Championship: Round 1, 8:30 p.m.
Here are the
rules of the tournament:
- NON-RATED
- 5 to 7 rounds. We are planning to have 2 sections: a 6-8 player Open Round-Robin & a Reserve Swiss.
- G/75 with 5 second delay time control.
- Rounds will commence at 8:30 p.m. on March 17, 24 & 31 + April 14 & 21.
- If we have a 7-round tournament, rounds will also take place on April 28th & May 12th.
- Postponed games from Rounds 1-3 will be made-up on April 7th. Postponed games from rounds 4-5 or 4-7 will be made-up on April 28th or May 19th.
- Cost: $10 entry fee + dues + $5 anti-forfeit deposit = $35 for most players.
- KCC is required. Dues for 2016 are $10 for age 17 or less, $10 for those age 65+, $20 for everyone else.
- Register with Treasurer Geoff McAuliffe during our 3/3 and 3/10 meetings or before 8:25 p.m. on 3/17 @ Kenilworth Community Center, 575 Boulevard, Kenilworth, N.J. Late-joins accepted until round 2 is paired.
March 24 - Club Championship: Round 2, 8:30 p.m.
March 31 - Club Championship: Round 3, 8:30 p.m.
April 14 - Club Championship: Round 4.
April 21 - Club Championship: Round 5.
April 28 - Club Championship: Round 6, if
necessary, or postponed games from rounds 4-5.
May 12 - Club Championship: Round 7, if
necessary.
May 19 - Club Championship: Postponed games
from rounds 4-7. (date tentative)
May 26 - Club Championship: Awards Ceremony.
(date tentative)
June 9- Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 2.
June 16- Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 3.
June 23- Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 4.
June 30- Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 5.
July 14 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 7.
July 21 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 8.
July 28 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 9.
August
11 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 11.
August
18 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 12.
August
25 - Kenilworth Summer Tournament: Week 13.
September 8 - To be announced.
September 15 - To be announced.
September 22 - To be announced.
September 29 - To be announced.
October 13 - To be announced.
October 20 - To be announced.
October 27 - To be announced.
November 10 - To be announced.
November 17 - To be announced.
November 24 - NO MEETING. Closed for
Thanksgiving.
December
1 - Garden State
Chess League match: Kenilworth vs. a team TBA (tentative).
December
8 - To be
announced.
December
15 - To be
announced.
December
22 - Holiday Party and Business Meeting.
December
29 - To be
announced.
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