12th Orchard Scholastic

Online registration for the 12th Orchard Scholastic is now closed. On-site registration will be open from 8:30-9:00 am only.

Results From Round #2

Unfortunately Dean lost his second round with white to GM GM Alexander Onischuk. GM Onischuk is rated 2664 FIDE and 2728 USCF.
Good luck in Round #3!

Round #2 Pairings

Dean has drawn white versus #1 seed GM Alexander Onischuk (2728 USCF).
Good luck Dean!

Round 1 Results

Dean has just completed the first round. Dean had drawn black versus GM Akobian and the game has ended in a draw. GM Akobian is rated 2666 USCF and 2601 FIDE.
Go Dean!

Round #1 Set

Dean has drawn black against GM Varuzhun Akobian for the first round of the US Championship. GM Akobian is rated 2666 and seeded 5th in the tournament.

Fantasy Chess 2008

Like as in other sports, chess enthusiasts are not to be outdone. The US Chess Federation is holding a contest designed like a fantasy football or baseball league. To participate, please follow the 2008 Fantasy Chess Team link. Two Monroi Personal Chess Managers will be awarded to first and second place.
Make sure to make IM Dean Ippolito part of your Fantasy Team!
Please visit us daily when the US Championship begins on May 13th. We will have daily updates on Dean's progress!