CDA Chess Club News

  Chess enthusiasts, what an incredible weekend of strategy, competition, and community! Washington’s Birthday Chess Tournament Series is complete, and we’re thrilled to share the final results and express our gratitude to everyone who participated. This patriotic weekend was packed with thrilling matches, exciting comebacks, and a celebration of all things chess. February 15th Results We started the weekend with a fantastic February 15th tournament featuring spirited gameplay and bold strategies. Congratulations to the event's top scorers! 🥇 Andrew Sr. (AVRdesigns) claimed the top spot with an impeccable 3-0 record , showcasing his mastery of the board. 🥈 Emerson (Eson102) secured second place with 2 points , delivering strong and calculated performances. 🥉 Andrew Jr. (MijoGrande) completed the podium with a solid show and extraordinary moves. Additional players included Payton (PayPay2010) , Lindsay (lindsaydadsie) , and Steve (twotacky1) , all of whom contributed t...

  The CDA Chess Club’s New Beginnings Ladder Tournament wrapped up thrillingly on January 20th, marking the conclusion of a three-week competition filled with strategy, camaraderie, and impressive performances. Throughout this tournament, 22 players participated, showcasing new talent and the return of familiar faces, bringing vibrancy and excitement to every round. The final evening saw 10 competitors battle in rounds 5 and 6. Ultimately, Eric emerged as the overall winner, demonstrating consistency and skill by winning all six matches. Andrew Sr. claimed second place, scoring an impressive 5 points throughout the tournament. W ith 4 points, Emerson rounded out the top three, building on his strong performance from earlier rounds and cementing his place among the tournament's standout players. We were delighted to welcome back Robert Stemmons and Brad Niemann , who are returning to the club after a long absence. Their participation added depth to the competition and highlig...

Thanks to everyone participating in the CDA Chess MLK Celebration Online Tournament on January 20, 2025 ! The event was filled with exciting matches, intense competition, and a fantastic display of strategy and sportsmanship as we honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of unity and growth. With a 3-round Swiss format and a fast-paced Game with 20-time control , players brought their best moves to the virtual boards on Lichess.org . Congratulations to Deon (deongood) for claiming first place with an impressive 2.5 points, including victories over Andrew Sr. (ARVdesigns) and Andrew Jr. (MijoGrande) , plus a first-round bye. A big shoutout to Andrew Sr. , who secured second place , and Michael d. (bodenzo) , who rounded out the podium with a solid 2 points. Special thanks to Therese (ghsneligunweryb) and Steve (twotacky1) for their participation and great games, contributing to the spirited competition and community atmosphere. Every participant helped make this tournament...