Orchard Strikes Again

Orchard School, Ridgewood, NJ has become our 2007-2008 Grand Prix champions...again! Though Mt. Horeb School, Warren, NJ gave them a run for their money, with the home field advantage for the final tournament, Orchard outscored Mt. Horeb by only 10 points to take 1st place.

In the individual race, Simon Thomas, George Washington Middle School, Ridgewood, NJ gave another stellar performance to finish first.

Our final spots for the Tournament of Champions has also been decided. Michael Bender, St. Joseph's High School, Metuchen, NJ has become the 7th qualifier while Richard Davisson, Shongum Elementary, Randolph, NJ is the wildcard.

Please visit our Grand Prix page for all standings and our Tournament of Champions page for more information.

Congratulations to all and good luck to our champions!

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!