CDA Chess Regional Summer Quads: Tournament Results and Highlights




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The CDA Chess Regional Summer Quads was a spectacular event that brought together players from various backgrounds and skill levels on July 27, 2024, at the Liberty Launch Academy in Liberty Lake, WA. With 29 players participating, the atmosphere was electric, filled with strategic battles and camaraderie among chess enthusiasts.

Results

Rated Competitions:

  • Quad 1:
  • 1st Place: Benjamin Patterson (3 points)
  • 2nd Place: Zachary Furman (2 points)
  • 3rd Place: Adam Porth (1 point)
  • 4th Place: Craig Moore (0 points)
  • Quad 2:
  • 1st Place: Mike O'Brien (3 points)
  • 2nd Place: Ryan Bell (2 points)
  • 3rd Place: Ryder Pimentel (1 point)
  • 4th Place: Cecelia Valeriote (0 points)
  • Quad 3 (Swiss):
  • 1st Place: Payton Akers (3 points)
  • 2nd Place: Emmy Pimentel (2 points)
  • 2nd Place: Sophia Grace (2 points)
  • 4th Place: Leo Grace (1 point)
  • 5th Place: Travis Grace (1 point)

Unrated Competitions:

  • Quad 1:
  • 1st Place: Grant Richardson (3 points)
  • 2nd Place: Eric Barnes (2 points)
  • 3rd Place: David Braun (1 point)
  • 4th Place: Shinjoo Kim (0 points)
  • Quad 2:
  • 1st Place: Michael de Tar (3 points)
  • 2nd Place: Milo Davis (2 points)
  • 3rd Place: Desmond Hegy (1 point)
  • 4th Place: Evan Whitney (0 points)
  • Quad 3:
  • 1st Place: Matt Pearson (3 points)
  • 2nd Place: Jamen Whitney (1 point)
  • 2nd Place: Logan Davis (1 point)
  • 2nd Place: Isaac Galvan (1 point)
  • Quad 4:
  • 1st Place: Keegan Whitney (3 points)
  • 2nd Place: Lucinda Bell (2 points)
  • 3rd Place: Kaiden Whitney (1 point)
  • 4th Place: Michael Moore (0 points)

Event Highlights

A big thank you to Meagan Akers from "The Party's Here" for providing festive decorations, including balloons, tablecloths, and delicious cookies, energizing our players throughout the event. Special thanks are also due to Deon Goodwin and Adam Porth, who did an excellent job as assistant directors for the tournament. And a huge thank you to the parents and players who traveled to our corner of the world to enjoy the game we all love.

For all participants, regardless of the outcome, the experience gained will be invaluable for future competitions. I would like you to stay tuned for our upcoming events, including the Starbucks Monthly on August 3 at the Starbucks on Ironwood and the North Idaho Open scheduled for August 24-25 at Hayden Lake Library.

Overall, the CDA Chess Regional Summer Quads was a memorable day filled with competition, learning, and community spirit. We can't wait to see everyone again at our future tournaments!

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