1998 Club Championship

Slightly less than 30 players plaued this year, perhaps a disappointing turnout of less than 10% of the clubs membership, but given the only 2 months of promotion, and no  ad in Chess Life, ot wasn't bad. The site was well lit, and despite final exams occuring during the Saturday games, it was a good experience.

IM Eugene Meyer trailed NM Phil Collier by 1/2 point going into the 4th and final round. This was setup by the 3rd round draw between Meyer and his brother NM John Meyer. IM Meyer dispatched Collier while NM Steve Greanias was defeating John Meyer which left Eugene in clear first at 3.5/4. Phil Collier was second at 3/4 and a 4 way tie for 3rd at 2.5/4 among Ram Avramhami, John Meyer, Steve Greanias and Nelson Egbert. A fitting result as the top 6 players, all masters finshed ahead of the field - speaks nicely of the predictive value of the rating system!

Krishnan Sudharsan swept the Amateur field to take clear first at 4-0. He struggled a little in the last round game with Bragdon but otherwise dominated the field.

The 1999 Club Championship will most likely happen in May and will be advertized in Chess Life as a Grand Prix event - it will do better!

• Open

  1st - Eugene Meyer - 3½ -½ 2nd- Phil Collier 3-1 3rd- Ram Avramhami, John Meyer, Steve Greanias & Nelson Egbert 2½ -1½ Top Under 2100 Peter Schadler 2½ -1½

• Amateur

  1st- Krishnan Sudharsan - 4-0 2nd-3rd-TU1500 - David Sterner, Herman Louie, Mark Pennybacker - 3-1 Top Under 1200 - Michael Dervan - 1½ -2½

IM Eugene Meyer (l) vs brother NM John Meyer (r) in 3rd round matchup

Krishnan Sudharsan in deep thought versus last round opponent Bob Bragdon

Phil Collier and Eugene Meyer in the critical last round clash