Oktoberfest Chess Tournament: Final Results and Season Highlights
The CDA Chess Oktoberfest Tournament wrapped up with an unforgettable final night on October 20, capping off three weeks of spirited competition and community growth. Over the course of the tournament, 36 players participated, making this one of our biggest events yet! Final Results Ken delivered a commanding performance, finishing undefeated with a perfect 6-0 record and claiming first place. Richard secured second with 4.5 points, while both Andrew and Eric finished strong with 4 wins each. Ken’s stellar play deserves special mention—not only did he win all six games in the Oktoberfest event, but he has now won his first 10 club matches and boosted his rating by an incredible 172 points. Community Milestones Our club continues to thrive! This month, we welcomed several new members: Andy, Will, Sam, Luphian, and Andrew P. With these additions, our total active membership now stands at 57, the highest in recent memory. It’s been fantastic to see so many fresh faces at the boards and so...