Ballarat Chess Club

2009 Eureka Tournament
Results

It's all about chess... well, and the stuff in the photo below! This year's Eureka Tournament went off without a hitch thanks to the capable organising skills of Pat, Kevin and Chris. A record number of 17 participants, including two late entries playing 3 rounds only, ensured a well fought, lively tournament. Nigel Barrow defended his title but had to concede to sharing the honours with Bas van Riel, who also only gave away two half points for a 5 out of 6 result. Ballarat juniors Angus Blenkiron and Chris Darveniza, as well as the usual suspects from the Club, benefited from some tough competition, with both Nigel and John Lavery travelling in from out of town, and some old members such as Bas, Geoff Davis and Rod Jacobs all bringing their depth of experience to the tourney. Kevin Perrin and Peter Miitel shared third prize and the Sovereign Hill box of goodies, James Eldridge took out the Door Prize uncontested, and the Arbiter's Bottle (supplied by Kevin) went to Patrick Cook. The tournament was enjoyed by all, and we hope to run it again next year, and preferably in our current room at the Central Highlands Library. Thank you to all participants, mothers of participants, organisers and Sovereign Hill.

Nigel Barrow and Bas van Riel with Sovereign Hill Hampers

Pat's Relief and James' Door-prize

THE PLAYERS

THE CROSSTABLE

THE STANDINGS



		2009 Eureka Tournament Results It's all about chess... well, and the stuff in the photo below! This year's Eureka Tournament went off without a hitch thanks to the capable organising skills of Pat, Kevin and Chris. A record number of 17 participants, including two late entries playing 3 rounds only, ensured a well fought, lively tournament. Nigel Barrow defended his title but had to concede to sharing the honours with Bas van Riel, who also only gave away two half points for a 5 out of 6 result. Ballarat juniors Angus Blenkiron and Chris Darveniza, as well as the usual suspects from the Club, benefited from some tough competition, with both Nigel and John Lavery travelling in from out of town, and some old members such as Bas, Geoff Davis and Rod Jacobs all bringing their depth of experience to the tourney. Kevin Perrin and Peter Miitel shared third prize and the Sovereign Hill box of goodies, James Eldridge took out the Door Prize uncontested, and the Arbiter's Bottle (supplied by Kevin) went to Patrick Cook. The tournament was enjoyed by all, and we hope to run it again next year, and preferably in our current room at the Central Highlands Library. Thank you to all participants, mothers of participants, organisers and Sovereign Hill. Nigel Barrow and Bas van Riel with Sovereign Hill Hampers Pat's Relief and James' Door-prize THE PLAYERS THE CROSSTABLE THE STANDINGS 2009 Eureka Tournament Photos
		Round 3: Pat ponders while Jamie calculates... Rod plays a temporarily distracted Chris, Jamie faces Tom, Joel leans back as Peter thinks, Geoff vs Rob at the window. Bas and Nigel, top rated players for the tournament, battle it out in Round 3. Joel feels a bit blurry... Teacher, Rob Bailey vs Student, Chris Darveniza. Nigel and Peter prepare to start, while Patrick is already on the way to his draw with Bas. Kevin reviews his opening as John Lavery looks on. Chris Segrave faced a lineup of tough opponents! Geoff Davis snaps the clock as Rod continues on his way to a decent 3 out of 6. Patrick works to ensure a draw with same colour bishops as John looks on. Nigel can't crack Pat's defense and only comes away with 0.5 Bas gives Chris a lesson in the Sicilian. A small oversight on about move 6 causes Chris to double his pawns and gives Bas what he needs to plan and execute a win. Chris had a great tourney to end the year. A blurry round 5. Chris' opponents' average rating was above 1500, providing a somewhat arduous journey for him, with no easy games on the way! Geoff doesn't look happy! Rod plays to the line... with his King in opposition, Nigel cleans up the pawns for a win. BALLARAT CHESS CLUB Inc. Presents 2009 EUREKA TOURNAMENT 12 & 13 December Time Controls: 60 mins. + 30 secs. per move Venue: Eastwood Leisure Complex, Eastwood St. Ballarat Saturday Sunday Round 1: 9:00 am Round 4: 9:00 am Round 2: 1:00 pm Round 5: 12:30 pm Round 3: 4:00 pm Round 6: 3:30 pm Entry fee: $20 or $10 concession Tournament restricted to current and former members of Ballarat Chess Club. Enquiries Patrick Cook ph. 5331 6658 or Email ballaratchess@hotmail.com










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Round 3: Pat ponders while Jamie calculates...