5th Best Western Mt. Vernon
Northern Virginia Open

 

Tournament Details
 

November 7-8, 1998

Dmitrij Barash scored 51/2 to take clear first in the 1998 Best Western Northern Virginia Open. Finishing in a three way tie at 5-1 were GM Michael Rohde, Ray Kaufman, and Alex Passov. 62 players participated this year and the event ran smoothly. Below are the winners and their prizes.

Crosstable

44 Game Collection

Prize Name Score $
First Dimitrij Barash 5.5 $500
Second-Third Michael Rohde,
Ray Kaufman,
Alex Passov
5 $205
Top Expert Alex Passov 5 see above
Top Class A Virgilio Rollamas 4.5 $115
Top Class B Chris Sevilla
Joe Faries
4 $57.50
Top Class C Lindy Ergino 3.5 $115
Top Class D Raoul Dalusung 3 $115
Top Under 1200 Josh Specht 3 $115
Top Scholastic Yu Zhong Lu 4.5 book

 

 

 

 
Tournament Games & Photo
 

Mt Vernon Best Western Hotel lobby

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NM and Correspondence GM Dmitrij Barash (left) playing club member Sheham Jaradat on his way to a clear first finish

 

 

1997 Northern Virginia Open results