August 2013
The following events were held at the Tacoma Chess Club in August, a busy month for tournaments at the club.
The Summer Swiss was held on August 2 with ten entries. Paul Bartron came in first with a perfect 4 out of 4 while Tom Walker and Steve Buck came in second with 3 points each.
The Summer Quads were held on August 9 with two quads of four players each. Winners were: 1st Quad First Place – Tom Walker with 3 out of 3. Tom beat Paul Bartron in R-2. 2nd Quad First Place – Steve Buck with 2.5. Steve (1643) gave up a draw to Mike Mellott (1272).
The TCC Summer Quick was held on August 16 with ten players. Three players tied for first: Paul Bartron, Tom Walker and Larry Anderson each scored 2.5 out of 3. Bartron and Anderson drew in R-1 while Walker had a bye.
The Tacoma Open was held August 17. 10 players showed up for this event and the winners were: 1st Place – Paul Bartron 3.5, $37.00; 2nd / U1400 Noah Fields and Jason Fike 3 points and $26.50 each; Under 2000 – Arjun Thomas 2.5, $30.00 and Under 1700 – August Piper 2.5, $30.00. Photo: Arjun Thomas vs. Paul Bartron at the Tacoma Open.
On August 23 the End of Summer Quick was held. There were 12 players and the winners were Paul Bartron and Tom Walker with 3.5 points each and 2nd Arjun Thomas with 3 points.
On August 24 the Washington Senior Adult Championshipwas held at the club with eight players. The winners were: 1st – Paul Bartron (the 2012 defending Champion) with 3.5 points, $50.00 and plaque; 2nd – Viktors Pupols 3 points, $40.00; U2000 Mark Smith 2.5, $30.00 and U1700 James Nelson and August Piper 1 point with $15.00 each. The Washington Chess Federation was the sponsor. Photo at left: Paul Bartron is the Washington Adult Senior Champion again. Paul had a win with Victors and a draw with David Rupel. Photo at right: Viktors Pupils and David Rupel play at The Washington Senior Adult Championship.
Finally, on August 30, the August Quick was held with 12 players. The winners were: 1st – Paul Bartron 4 points, 2nd – Tom Walker 3 points, 3rd – Joseph Lazarus, Steve Buck and Gary Dorfner 2.5 each. Gary Dorfner directed these events.