Hamilton Chess Club

Point totals after 4 rounds are below. Crosstables so far and the draw for the entire tournament is located here. (Round C hasnt been updated yet). Round 5 is next week.
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The Simul with Herman proved a great success. Herman took on 21 eager members, and ended up with a score 0f +19.5 =1-1. Notable games were a win for Prashant and an agreed draw in a king and pawn ending for Ian. The event ran for around 3 hours, with Eushin the last player to fall. Our thanks go to Herman and hope that he offers the same opportunity to us in the future. Photos from the event can be viewed here.

In a departure from the calendar schedule we have a special event tomorrow night – your chance to play in a simul against International Master Herman Claudius van Riemsdijk

Herman was Brazilian Champion in 1970, 1973, and 1988, and Pan American Champion in 1977. He was awarded the International Master title in 1978. He played 11 times for Brazil in the Chess Olympiads (1972–1974, 1978–1984, 1988–1994, 1998). ). Notable games include draws against Tal and Larsen. His current FIDE rating is 2306

Please don’t be late. We will try and get things underway around 7:15. There will be no late starters.

Note that entry will be limited to current club members, but spectators are welcome. Entry is free, a nice bonus for your membership. See you there. Don’t be late. (The round robin will continue next week, and we will adjust the calendar later in the year).