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The third annual
Gloucester Library Chess Club Tournament started Tuesday December
8th. There are eight adults and 16 children signed up to play in the two
divisions. Defending champions Dr. Jeff Shields and Sonny Ray Allen are
returning this year.
In the adult
division, newcomer Dr. Erika McClean is likely to give all her opponents
a challenging match. In the first round Dr. McClean will play Dr.
Shields in what promises to be a tough match. The runner-up of last
year's tournament, Mr. Stuart Richardson is playing Tony Copeland in the
opening round. Mr. Copeland won the first game in the two out of three
match-up with a come from behind victory on Tuesday night.
Mr. John Corrigan and Mr. Tony Freudig advanced to one of the
semi-finals and will begin their match on the 15th.
The youth division
promises to offer many close matches. Jonathan, Jesse, and Cassia
Waldron all are strong players and will make it difficult for Sonny Ray
Allen to repeat his victory this year. David Shields will also provide
stout competition for any opponent and may produce a father-son sweep of
this year's tournament.
Update:
1/22/2010
The
third annual Gloucester Library Fall Chess tournament has turned into a
winter tournament. In the battle of the Doctors, defending champion Dr.
Jeff Shields was able to win a difficult match with newcomer Dr. Erika
McLean. Erika will be a strong contender for the consolation round
final. In the other adult quarter final match Tony Copeland defeated
last year's runner up Mr. Stuart Richardson in two out of three fast
see-saw matches. Mr. Copeland will play Dr. Shields in the semi-final to
determine who will play Mr. Tony Freudig who is waiting for his opponent
in the final.
If you signed up to play in the youth tournament, please come to the
chess club on Tuesday nights to keep the tournament moving along. Gift
certificates are awarded to the winner and runner up........
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