Welcome to the L.A. Chess Ladder Tournaments page! Check out our upcoming chess tournaments and read up on the results of recent tournaments.

Chess Tournaments are really special. Firstly, they are a fun way to meet new players. In addition, they test your skills against multiple opponents. Finally, the classic Swiss format insures you will have many games against similarly skilled opponents.

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Game n’ Grounds V

Sunday, April 21st, 2024, at 1 pm

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Chatsworth, the Game n’ Grounds restaurant and game lounge. Comfortable space, food, drinks, and great fun! All the details of the event are below. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already. You must sign up with the LA Chess Ladder before the event.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G10 minutes with a 5 second increment. The venue requires a $5 entry fee but this may be used as credit towards food and drinks. This tournament will feature trophies/prizes for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at Game n’ Grounds located at 21727 Devonshire St. Chatsworth, California 91311. The event will take place on Sunday, April 21st, 2024, at 1 pm. The event is hosted by ladder player, Ryan Tanner.

Confirmed Players: Ryan Tanner, Darren Himeles, David Franklin, Taja Delijani, Peymon Nasseri, Carlos Chavez, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Nathan Nolan, Peter Selvin, Micah Margolin, Aaryan Mahajan, Tim Estle, Jules Habtamu, Jose Estrada, Aman Madhav, Gerald Ruiz, Richard Ahorro, Raphael Chestang, Jonathan Cooper.

Round 1

Taja vs Gerald, 1-0

Nathan vs Ryan, 0-1

Carlos vs Aaryan, 1-0

David Franklin vs Darren, 0-1

Dave Matson vs Raphael, 1-0

Micah vs Tim, 0-1

Peymon vs Richard, 0-1

Peter vs Jonathan, 0-1

Russell vs Jules, 1-0

Round 2

Tim vs Taja, 0-1

Ryan vs Dave Matson, 0-1

Jonathan vs Carlos, 1-0

Darren def Russell, 0-1

Richard vs Nathan, 1-0

Jules vs Peymon, 0-1

Gerald vs Micah, 1-0

Aaryan vs Peter, 0-1

Jose vs David Franklin, 1-0

Raphael vs Aman, 0-1

Round 3

Taja vs Jonathan, 1-0

Dave Matson vs Richard, 1-0

Russell vs Ryan, 0-1

Carlos vs Gerald, 0-1

Peter vs Darren, 0-1

Aman vs Tim, 1-0

Peymon vs Jose, 0-1

Nathan vs Raphael, 1-0

Micah vs Aaryan, 1-0

David Franklin vs Jules, 0-1

Round 4

Dave Matson vs Taja, 0-1

Ryan vs Gerald, 0-1

Darren vs Richard, 1-0

Jonathan vs Aman, 1-0

Jose vs Russell, 0-1

Jules vs Carlos, 0-1

Tim vs Nathan, 1-0

Micah vs Peymon, 1-0

Raphael vs Peter, 0-1

Aaryan vs David Franklin, 0-1

Round 5

Taja vs Darren, 1-0

Russell vs Dave Matson, 1-0

Gerald vs Jonathan, 1-0

Aman vs Ryan, 0.5-0.5

Carlos vs Micah, 0-1

Richard vs Tim, 0-1

Nathan vs Jose, 0-1

Aaryan vs Jules, 1-0

Peymon (bye) 0.5

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Masterpiece Tournament

Saturday, March 9th, 2024, at Noon

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Santa Clarita. This time we are playing at the new Masterpiece Chess Club hosted by ladder member, Tim Abadilla. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is free and open to L.A. Chess Ladder Members only. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G5 minutes with a 5 second increment. This tournament will feature trophies for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at Masterpiece Chess Club, located at 22916 Lyons Ave Ste 4B Santa Clarita, CA 91321. The event will take place on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, at Noon. This event is hosted by ladder player, Tim Abadilla.

Confirmed Players: Tim Abadilla, Darren Himeles, Chris Domenick, Carlos Chavez, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Vincent Amaya, Jim Castro, Kaven Bal, Arnel Odero, Richard Ahorro, Vincent Pineda, Daved Sweis, Norman Abadilla, Noah Tan.

Round 1

Arnel vs Tim, 1-0

Jim vs Carlos, 1-0

Vincent Amaya vs Kaven, 1-0

Richard vs Darren, 0-1

Russell vs Vincent Pineda, 1-0

Daved Sweis vs Dave Matson, 0-1

Chris vs Norman, 1-0

Noah (bye) 0.5

Round 2

Russell vs Arnel, 1-0

Dave Matson vs Vincent Amaya, 1-0

Darren vs Chris, 1-0

Noah vs Jim, 0-1

Carlos vs Richard, 1-0

Tim vs Vincent Pineda, 1-0

Kaven vs Daved Sweis, 0-1

Norman (bye) 0.5

Round 3

Dave Matson vs Darren, 0-1

Jim vs Russell, 0-1

Arnel vs Chris, 1-0

Daved Sweis vs Carlos, 1-0

Vincent Amaya vs Tim, 1-0

Norman vs Noah, 1-0

Richard vs Kaven, 1-0

Vincent Pineda (bye) 0.5

Round 4

Darren vs Russell, 0-1

Arnel vs Dave Matson, 1-0

Jim vs Vincent Amaya, 1-0

Norman vs Daved Sweis, 1-0

Carlos vs Tim, 1-0

Chris vs Richard, 0-1

Vincent Pineda vs Noah, 1-0

Kaven (bye) 0.5

Round 5

Russell vs Norman, 0-1

Darren vs Arnel, 1-0

Dave Matson vs Jim, 0-1

Vincent Amaya vs Carlos, 0-1

Richard vs Daved Sweis, 1-0

Vincent Pineda vs Chris, 1-0-

Noah vs Kaven, 0-1

Tim (bye) 0.5

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Valencia Tournament

Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at Noon

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Santa Clarita, to the home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is free and open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G10 minutes with a 5 second increment. This tournament will feature trophies for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at the Santa Clarita home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. Address will be given out later. The event will take place on Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at Noon.

Confirmed Players: Darren Himeles, Carlos Chavez, Charlie Solomon, Tim Estle, Peymon Nasseri, Jordan Vasseur, Jim Castro, Alex Gilad, Rob Rosenberg, Duane Ganther, Carlos Chavez, Mark Goleski, Poojitha Gorumutchu.

Round 1

Rob vs Peymon 1-0

Alex vs Yaroslav, 0-1

Darren vs Charlie, 1-0

Duane vs Tim, 0-1

Jordan vs Jim, 0-1

Round 2

Tim vs Rob, 1-0

Yaroslav vs Darren, 1-0

Jim vs Alex, 0-1

Carlos vs Jordan, 1-0

Peymon vs Mark, 0-1

Charlie vs Poojitha, 0-1

Duane (bye) 0.5

Round 3

Tim vs Yaroslav, 0-1

Rob vs Carlos, 0.5-0.5

Mark vs Darren, 0-1

Poojitha vs Jim, 0-1

Alex vs Duane, 1-0

Jordan vs Peymon, 0-1

Charlie (bye) 0.5

Round 4

Yaroslav vs Jim, 1-0

Darren vs Alex, 1-0

Carlos vs Tim, 1-0

Mark vs Rob, 0-1

Peymon vs Poojitha, 1-0

Duane vs Charlie, 0-1

Jordan (bye) 0.5

Round 5

Rob vs Yaroslav, 1-0

Darren vs Carlos, 0-1

Tim vs Peymon, 1-0

Charlie vs Alex, 0-1

Poojitha vs Mark, 0-1

Duane vs Jordan, 0-1

Jim (bye) 0.5

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Work Evolution Tournament

Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, at 11 am

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Long Beach. This time we are playing at Work Evolution, a coworking community, hosted by ladder member Ted Sieving. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is free and open to L.A. Chess Ladder Members only. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G5 minutes with a 5 second increment. This tournament will feature trophies for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at Work Evolution located at 235 East Broadway, Suite 800 (8th floor), Long Beach, 90802. The event will take place on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, at 11 am. This event is hosted by ladder player, Ted Sieving.

Confirmed Players: Ted Sieving, Darren Himeles, Alex Frish, Gabriel Madrid, Timothy Sowers, Kira Baranova, Yaroslav Baranov, Ryan Tanner, Charlie Solomon, George Flores, Randall Baker, Glenn Cravens, Carlos Chavez, Mark Goleski, Jordan Vasseur, Forest Sherwood, Mary Lynn, Alfredo Simbajon, Lawrence Charles, Zachary Fernandez, Dolev Kravitz.

Round 1

Carlos vs Alex, 1-0

George vs Darren, 0-1

Ryan vs Dolev, 0.5-0.5

Yaroslav vs Mary, 1-0

Gabriel vs Alfredo, 0-1

Kira vs Jordan, 0-1

Jonathan vs Glenn

Charlie vs Timothy, 0-1

Zachary (bye) 0.5

Round 2

Timothy vs Carlos, 1-0

Darren vs Yaroslav, 0-1

Jordan vs Alfredo, 0-1

Glenn vs Ryan, 0-1

Dolev vs Zachary, 1-0

Mary vs Kira, 1-0

Ted vs Gabriel, 1-0

Forest vs Jonathan, 1-0

Alex vs Mark, 1-0

Lawrence vs George, 1-0

Charlie (bye) 0.5

Round 3

Yaroslav vs Timothy, 0-1

Alfredo vs Dolev, 1-0

Ryan vs Darren, 0-1

Carlos vs Glenn, 1-0

Mary vs Ted, 0-1

Jordan vs Forest, 0-1

Alex vs Lawrence, 1-0

Zachary vs Charlie, 1-0

Gabriel vs George, 0-1

Mark vs Jonathan, 1-0

Kira (bye) 0.5

Round 4

Timothy vs Alfredo, 0-1

Ted vs Carlos, 0-1

Darren vs Alex, 0-1

Forest vs Yaroslav, 0-1

Zachary vs Ryan, 0-1

Dolev vs Mary, 1-0

Glenn vs Jordan, 1-0

George vs Mark, 0-1

Lawrence vs Kira, 0-1

Charlie vs Gabriel, 1-0

Jonathan (bye) 0.5

Round 5

Alfredo vs Carlos, 1-0

Alex vs Timothy, 0-1

Yaroslav vs Dolev, 1-0

Ryan vs Ted, 1-0

Darren vs Forest, 0-1

Mark vs Glenn, 1-0

Kira vs Charlie, 0-1

Jordan vs Zachary, 0-1

Mary vs Lawrence, 1-0

Jonathan vs George

Gabriel (bye) 0.5

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Game n’ Grounds IV

Sunday, November 12th, 2023, at 1 pm

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Chatsworth, the Game n’ Grounds restaurant and game lounge. Comfortable space, food, drinks, and great fun! All the details of the event are below. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G10 minutes with a 5 second increment. The venue requires a $5 entry fee but this may be used as credit towards food and drinks. This tournament will feature trophies/prizes for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at Game n’ Grounds located at 21727 Devonshire St. Chatsworth, California 91311. The event will take place on Sunday, November 12th, 2023, at 1 pm. The event is hosted by ladder player, Ryan Tanner.

Confirmed Players: Ryan Tanner, Darren Himeles, Matthew Arcilla, Alfredo Simbajon, Neil Arnett, Diego Monroy, Charlie Solomon, Dante Holly, Tim Estle, Franky Ortega, Levi Ortega, Rox Osados, Mary Lynn, Pedram Malek, Harold Pierre, Andrew Deutsch, Raphael Mimoun, Carlos Chavez, Tim Abadilla, Rob Rosenberg, Stephen Morelock, Taja Delijani, Houtan Delijani, Kira Baranova, Yaroslav Baranov, Jordan Vasseur, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Xander Maugh, Matthew Picinic, Nathan Nolan, Jay Stallings, Jovan Radenkovic, Kia Mirnoori, Dolev Kravitz, Arnel Odero, David Franklin, Elliot Murokh, Sergei Mateorov, Jonathan Cooper, Aman Madhav.

Round 1

Houton vs Arnel, 0-1

Taja vs Mary, 1-0

Jay vs Sergei, 1-0

Ryan vs Matthew Arcilla, 1-0

Andrew vs Russell, 0-1

Dave Matson vs Neil, 1-0

Pedram vs Rox, 1-0

Carlos vs Jonathan, 1-0

Yaroslav vs Darren, 1-0

Jovan vs Alfredo, 1-0

Tim Abadilla vs Rob, 0-1

Harold vs Kira, 1-0

Xander vs Matthew Picinic, 0-1

Kia vs Dolev, 1-0

Aman vs Dante, 1-0

Tim Estle vs David Franklin, 1-0

Elliot vs Nathan, 0-1

Diego vs Raphael, 0-1

Stephen vs Charlie, 1-0

Jordan vs Franky, 1-0

Levi (bye) 0.5

Round 2

Arnel vs Kia, 1-0

Tim Estle vs Taja, 0-1

Nathan vs Ryan, 1-0

Russell vs Jordan, 1-0

Jay vs Dave Matson, 1-0

Pedram vs Carlos, 1-0

Yaroslav vs Jovan, 1-0

Rob vs Aman, 1-0

Raphael vs Harold, 0-1

Matthew Picinic vs Stephen, 0-1

Sergei vs Levi, 1-0

Rox vs Neil, 0-1

Darren vs Jonathan, 1-0

Dante vs Alfredo, 0-1

Kira vs Diego, 1-0

Charlie vs Tim Abadilla, 0-1

Dolev vs Houton, 1-0

Mary vs Xander, 1-0

Matthew Arcilla vs Elliot, 0-1

David Franklin vs Andrew 0.5-0.5

Franky (bye) 0.5

Round 3

Nathan vs Arnel, 0-1

Taja vs Jay, 1-0

Russell vs Pedram, 0-1

Stephen vs Rob, 0-1

Harold vs Yaroslav, 0-1

Jordan vs Sergei, 0-1

Ryan vs Mary, 1-0

Alfredo vs Dave Matson, 0-1

Carlos vs Kira, 1-0

Neil vs Darren, 0-1

Jovan vs Dolev, 0-1

Tim Abadilla vs Matthew Picinic, 1-0

Kia vs Raphael, 1-0

Aman vs Tim Estle, 0-1

Elliot vs David Franklin, 1-0

Franky vs Levi, 1-0

Andrew vs Rox, 1-0

Houton vs Dante, 0-1

Diego vs Matthew Arcilla, 1-0

Jonathan vs Charlie, 0.5-0.5

Xander (bye) 0.5

Round 4

Arnel vs Pedram, 1-0

Rob vs Taja, 1-0

Yaroslav vs Ryan, 1-0

Sergei vs Tim Estle, 1-0

Jay vs Russell, 1-0

Dave Matson vs Nathan, 1-0

Tim Abadilla vs Carlos, 1-0

Darren vs Elliot, 1-0

Dolev vs Harold, 0.5-0.5

Stephen vs Kia, 0-1

Matthew Picinic vs Franky, 1-0

Neil vs Jovan, 1-0

Dante vs Kira, 0.5-0.5

Alfredo vs Diego, 1-0

Raphael vs Jordan, 1-0

Mary vs Aman, 0-1

Charlie vs Xander, 1-0

Levi vs Jonathan, 0-1

David Franklin vs Houton, 0-1

Rox vs Matthew Arcilla, 0-1

Round 5

Arnel vs Yaroslav, 1-0

Sergei vs Rob, 0.5-0.5

Taja vs Tim Abadilla, 1-0

Kia vs Dave Matson, 0.5-0.5

Pedram vs Darren, 1-0

Harold vs Jay, 0-1

Russell vs Dolev, 0-1

Ryan vs Neil, 1-0

Carlos vs Alfredo, 1-0

Elliot vs Matthew Picinic, 1-0

Tim Estle vs Raphael, 0-1

Nathan vs Stephen, 0-1

Aman vs Charlie, 1-0

Jonathan vs Dante, 1-0

Kira vs Jovan, 0-1

Diego vs Houton, 1-0

Jordan vs Mary, 1-0

Matthew Arcilla vs David Franklin, 0-1

Xander vs Rox, 0-1

Round 6

Rob vs Arnel, 0.5-0.5

Pedram vs Taja, 0-1

Kia vs Sergei, 0-1

Dave Matson vs Dolev, 0-1

Aman vs Ryan, 0-1

Elliot vs Carlos, 1-0

Darren vs Stephen, 1-0

Raphael vs Tim Abadilla, 0-1

Jonathan vs Harold, 0-1

Neil vs Russell, 1-0

Jovan vs Nathan, 1-0

Matthew Picinic vs Diego, 1-0

Alfredo vs Tim Estle, 0.5-0.5

David Franklin vs Kira, 0-1

Charlie vs Matthew Arcilla, 0-1

Rox vs Mary, 1-0

Houton vs Xander, 1-0

Yaroslav (bye) 0.5

Jordan (bye) 0.5

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Valencia Tournament

Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at 2 pm

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Santa Clarita, to the home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is free and open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G5 minutes with a 5 second increment. This tournament will feature trophies for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at the Santa Clarita home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. The event will take place on Saturday, October 14th, 2023, at 2 pm.

Confirmed Players: Darren Himeles, Garrett Allen, Matthew Arcilla, Ahyan Lalani, Stephen Morelock, Jordan Vasseur, Luka Kuzmic, Jovan Radenkovic, Yashveer Jashnani, Carlos Chavez, Hieu Nguyen, Sai Chikati, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Sergei Mateorov, Rajveer Jashnani, Tim Estle, Jordan Blake, Vincent Amaya, Mark Goleski, Vadim Plotkin, Jonathan Cooper, Gurudev Nayak, Bodhi Wong, Erik Spencer.

Round 1

Darren vs Stephen, 1-0

Vadim vs Dave, 1-0

Russell vs Hieu, 1-0

Ahyan vs Tim, 0-1

Carlos vs Bodhi, 1-0

Jordan Vasseur vs Mark, 0-1

Sergei vs Jordan Blake, 1-0

Yashveer vs Matthew, 0-1

Jovan vs Garrett, 1-0

Luka vs Erik, 0-1

Vincent vs Rajveer, 1-0

Jonathan vs Sai, 0-1

Gurudev (bye) 0.5

Round 2

Matthew vs Darren, 1-0

Jovan vs Russell, 0-1

Tim vs Vincent, 0.5-0.5

Erik vs Carlos, 1-0

Mark vs Vadim, 0-1

Sai vs Sergei, 0-1

Dave vs Gurudev, 1-0

Stephen vs Jordan Blake, 1-0

Hieu vs Yashveer, 0-1

Garrett vs Ahyan, 1-0

Bodhi vs Luka, 1-0

Rajveer vs Jordan Vasseur, 0-1

Jonathan (bye) 0.5

Round 3

Russell vs Matthew, 1-0

Sergei vs Erik, 1-0

Vadim vs Tim, 1-0

Vincent vs Mark, 1-0

Darren vs Bodhi, 1-0

Stephen vs Dave, 1-0

Carlos vs Garrett, 1-0

Jordan Vasseur vs Jovan, 0.5-0.5

Yashveer vs Sai, 0-1

Gurudev vs Jonathan, 0-1

Jordan Blake vs Hieu, 0.5-0.5

Ahyan vs Luka, 0-1

Rajveer (bye) 0.5

Round 4

Vadim vs Russell, 1-0

Vincent vs Sergei, 0-1

Erik vs Darren, 1-0

Sai vs Carlos, 0-1

Matthew vs Stephen, 0-1

Tim vs Jordan Vasseur, 1-0

Jonathan vs Jovan, 1-0

Dave vs Yashveer, 1-0

Luka vs Mark, 0-1

Bodhi vs Garrett, 1-0

Hieu vs Rajveer, 1-0

Jordan Blake vs Gurudev, 0-1

Ahyan (bye) 0.5

Round 5

Sergei vs Vadim, 0-1

Russell vs Erik, 0-1

Carlos vs Stephen, 1-0

Jonathan vs Vincent, 0-1

Darren vs Tim, 1-0

Matthew vs Dave, 0.5-0.5

Mark vs Sai, 1-0

Jovan vs Bodhi, 1-0

Jordan Vasseur vs Hieu, 1-0

Gurudev vs Yashveer, 1-0

Garrett vs Luka, 0-1

Rajveer vs Ahyan, 0.5-0.5

Jordan Blake (bye) 0.5

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Game n’ Grounds III

Sunday, September 10th, 2023, at 1 pm

The LA Chess Ladder heads to Chatsworth, the Game n’ Grounds restaurant and game lounge. Comfortable space, food, drinks, and great fun! All the details of the event are below. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G10 minutes with a 5 second increment. The venue requires a $5 entry fee but this may be used as credit towards food and drinks. This tournament will feature trophies/prizes for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at Game n’ Grounds located at 21727 Devonshire St. Chatsworth, California 91311. The event will take place on Sunday, September 10th, 2023, at 1 pm. The event is hosted by ladder player, Ryan Tanner.

Confirmed Players: Ryan Tanner, Darren Himeles, Bryan Rivera, Charlie Solomon, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Mary Lynn, Sergei Mateorov, Joshua Woods, Arnel Odero, Rafeed Khleif, Taja Delijani, Houtan Delijani, Carlos Chavez, Nathan Nolan, Rox Osados, Jordan Vasseur, Joseph Gurrola, Vincent Amaya, Bodhi Wong, Ahyan Lalani, Stephen Morelock, Diego Monroy, Amit Bhagwat, Jordan Blake, Tim Estle, Saverio La Cava, Aaryan Mahajan.

Round 1

Darren vs Ahyan, 1-0

Tim vs Ryan, 1-0

Russell vs Mary, 1-0

Houton vs Dave, 0-1

Sergei vs Charlie, 1-0

Carlos vs Arnel, 0-1

Joshua vs Rafeed, 1-0

Bodhi vs Rox, 0-1

Vincent vs Nathan, 1-0

Jordan V vs Taja, 0-1

Joseph vs Aaryan, 1-0

Amit vs Bryan, 0.5-0.5

Stephen vs Severio, 1-0

Diego vs Jordan B, 1-0

Round 2

Rox vs Darren, 0-1

Vincent vs Russell, 0-1

Dave vs Joseph, 0-1

Taja vs Sergei, 1-0

Arnel vs Stephen, 1-0

Tim vs Joshua, 0-1

Bryan vs Diego, 1-0

Ryan vs Amit, 1-0

Jordan B vs Rafeed, 1-0

Ahyan vs Bodhi, 0-1

Mary vs Nathan, 0-1

Aaryan vs Houton, 1-0

Charlie vs Jordan V, 0.5-0.5

Severio vs Carlos, 0-1

Round 3

Darren vs Joshua, 0-1

Russell vs Taja, 0-1

Joseph vs Arnel, 0-1

Dave vs Bryan, 0-1

Carlos vs Ryan, 1-0

Sergei vs Tim, 0.5-0.5

Nathan vs Rox, 0-1

Diego vs Vincent, 0-1

Stephen vs Aaryan, 1-0

Bodhi vs Jordan B, 1-0

Amit vs Charlie, 1-0

Jordan V vs Ahyan, 1-0

Rafeed vs Mary, 1-0

Houton vs Severio, 1-0

Round 4

Joshua vs Arnel, 0-1

Taja vs Bryan, 0-1

Joseph vs Darren, 1-0

Stephen vs Russell, 1-0

Rox vs Carlos, 0-1

Vincent vs Bodhi, 1-0

Jordan V vs Sergei, 0-1

Tim vs Amit, 0.5-0.5

Ryan vs Diego, 1-0

Rafeed vs Dave, 0-1

Jordan B vs Aaryan, 0-1

Nathan vs Houton, 1-0

Charlie vs Mary, 1-0

Ahyan vs Severio, 1-0

Round 5

Arnel vs Vincent, 1-0

Bryan vs Joshua, 0-1

Taja vs Stephen, 1-0

Carlos vs Joseph, 0-1

Sergei vs Darren, 1-0

Bohdi vs Ryan, 0-1

Russell vs Tim, 1-0

Dave vs Nathan, 1-0

Aaryan vs Rox, 0-1

Amit vs Jordan V, 1-0

Diego vs Charlie, 1-0

Houton vs Rafeed, 0-1

Mary vs Ahyan, 0-1

Severio (bye) 0.5

Jordan B (0)

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Santa Clarita Valley Tournament

Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at 1 pm

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Santa Clarita, to the home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is free and open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G5 minutes with a 5 second increment. This tournament will feature trophies for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at the Santa Clarita home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. The event will take place on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at 1 pm.

Confirmed Players: Darren Himeles, Drake Phillips, Lawrence Charles, Mike Saletta, Anthony Saletta, Alex Saletta, Carlos Chavez, Waylon Ford, Landon Hu, Ryan Tanner, Seyed Kia, Seyed Rasa, Matthew Arcilla, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Andrew Deutsch, Gabriel Madrid, Forest Sherwood, Aidan Casey, Tim Estle, Rob Rosenberg, Sam Kennedy, Jack Maroun, Anthony Housholder, Mark Goleski, Poojitha Gorumutchu, Arnel Odero, Chris Domenick.

Round 1

Mark vs Alex, 1-0

Mike vs Arnel, 0-1

Darren vs Jack, 1-0

Lawrence vs Dave, 0-1

Russell vs Landon, 0.5-0.5

Seyed Rasa vs Forest, 0-1

Anthony Saletta vs Sam, 0-1

Seyed Kia vs Aidan, 0-1

Poojitha vs Tim, 0-1

Carlos vs Ryan, 1-0

Anthony Householder vs Matthew, 1-0

Rob vs Gabriel, 1-0

Waylon vs Chris, 1-0

Drake (0)

Andrew (0)

Round 2

Sam vs Mark, 1-0

Arnel vs Anthony Householder, 1-0

Tim vs Darren, 1-0

Dave vs Waylon, 1-0

Forest vs Carlos, 1-0

Aidan vs Rob, 0-1

Ryan vs Russell, 1-0

Landon vs Anthony Saletta, 1-0

Matthew vs Poojitha, 1-0

Gabriel vs Lawrence, 1-0

Alex vs Seyed Rasa, 1-0

Drake vs Mike, 1-0

Jack vs Seyed Kia, 0-1

Chris (bye) 0.5

Andrew (0)

Round 3

Sam vs Arnel, 0-1

Tim vs Dave, 0-1

Rob vs Forest, 0-1

Mark vs Landon, 0.5-0.5

Darren vs Alex, 1-0

Waylon vs Aidan, 0.5-0.5

Seyed Kia vs Ryan, 1-0

Anthony Householder vs Drake, 1-0

Carlos vs Gabriel, 1-0

Russell vs Matthew, 1-0

Chris vs Poojitha, 0.5-0.5

Anthony Saletta vs Lawrence, 0.5-0.5

Mike vs Andrew, 0.5-0.5

Seyed Rasa vs Jack, 0-1

Round 4

Arnel vs Dave, 1-0

Forest vs Darren, 0-1

Seyed Kia vs Anthony Householder, 0-1

Landon vs Tim, 0-1

Carlos vs Sam, 0-1

Waylon vs Rob, 0-1

Aidan vs Russell, 0-1

Gabriel vs Mark, 0-1

Ryan vs Matthew, 1-0

Alex vs Chris, 0-1

Jack vs Drake, 0-1

Andrew vs Anthony Saletta, 0-1

Poojitha vs Mike, 1-0

Lawrence vs Seyed Rasa, 0-1

Round 5

Tim vs Arnel, 0-1

Darren vs Anthony Householder, 1-0

Dave vs Rob, 0.5-0.5

Sam vs Forest, 1-0

Mark vs Russell, 0-1

Chris vs Ryan, 0-1

Landon vs Carlos, 0-1

Drake vs Seyed Kia, 1-0

Anthony Saletta vs Waylon, 0-1

Poojitha vs Aidan, 0-1

Seyed Rasa vs Gabriel, 1-0

Matthew vs Alex, 1-0

Mike vs Jack, 0-1

Lawrence vs Andrew, 1-0

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Game n’ Grounds II

Sunday, May 21st, 2023, at 2 pm

The LA Chess Ladder heads to Chatsworth, the Game n’ Grounds restaurant and game lounge. Comfortable space, food, drinks, and great fun! All the details of the event are below. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G10 minutes with a 5 second increment. The venue requires a $5 entry fee but this may be used as credit towards food and drinks. This tournament will feature trophies/prizes for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at Game n’ Grounds located at 21727 Devonshire St. Chatsworth, California 91311. The event will take place on Sunday, May 21st, 2023, at 2 pm. The event is hosted by ladder player, Ryan Tanner.

Confirmed Players: Ryan Tanner, Darren Himeles, Dante Holly, Mathew F, Massimo Risquez, Sean Hall, Rox Osados, Mike Saletta, Anthony Saletta, Alex Saletta, Drake Phillips, Kumar Venkataramani, Dave Matson, Yamin Rashid, Russell Balcom, Sabrina Shenker, Landon Hu, Kale Sanders, Manny Perez, Leilani Perez, Peymon Nasseri, Jovan Radenkovic, Jose Estrada, Erik Spencer, Roman Lyssov, Cooper Chenn, Forest Sherwood, Taja Delijani, Benjamin Hananel, Alex Gilad, Seyed Rasa, Seyed Kia, Waylon Ford.

Round 1

Dave vs Dante, 1-0

Massimo vs Ryan, 0-1

Darren vs Sean, 1-0

Yamin vs Russell, 0-1

Rox vs Alex Gilad, 1-0

Kale vs Landon, 0-1

Erik vs Mike, 1-0

Anthony vs Mathew, 0-1

Jose vs Alex Saletta, 1-0

Kumar vs Jovan, 0-1

Forest vs Manny, 1-0

Leilani vs Peymon, 0-1

Roman vs Benjamin, 1-0

Cooper vs Waylon, 0-1

Sabrina vs Seyed Rasa, 1-0

Seyed Kia vs Taja, 0-1

Round 2

Jovan vs Dave, 0-1

Ryan vs Jose, 0.5-0.5

Peymon vs Darren, 0-1

Russell vs Forest, 0-1

Waylon vs Rox, 1-0

Landon vs Roman, 1-0

Taja vs Erik, 0-1

Mathew vs Sabrina, 0-1

Dante vs Kumar, 0-1

Alex Saletta vs Massimo, 1-0

Sean vs Leilani, 1-0

Manny vs Yamin, 1-0

Alex Gilad vs Cooper, 0.5-0.5

Benjamin vs Kale, 1-0

Mike vs Drake, 0-1

Seyed Rasa vs Anthony, 1-0

Seyed Kia (bye) 0.5

Round 3

Dave vs Erik, 0-1

Darren vs Waylon, 1-0

Forest vs Landon, 1-0

Sabrina vs Ryan, 0-1

Jose vs Russell, 1-0

Rox vs Sean, 0-1

Alex Saletta vs Mathew, 1-0

Benjamin vs Jovan, 0-1

Kumar vs Peymon, 0-1

Roman vs Manny, 0-1

Drake vs Taja, 0-1

Alex Gilad vs Seyed Rasa, 0-1

Cooper vs Seyed Kia, 0-1

Kale vs Dante, 0-1

Massimo vs Mike, 1-0

Yamin vs Anthony, 1-0

Leilani (bye) 0.5

Round 4

Erik vs Darren, 0.5-0.5

Ryan vs Forest, 1-0

Landon vs Jose, 0-1

Taja vs Dave, 1-0

Jovan vs Sean, 1-0

Peymon vs Alex Saletta, 1-0

Waylon vs Seyed Rasa, 1-0

Manny vs Sabrina, 0-1

Seyed Kia vs Rox, 0.5-0.5

Russell vs Massimo, 1-0

Mathew vs Yamin, 0-1

Kumar vs Roman, 1-0

Dante vs Benjamin, 1-0

Drake vs Cooper, 1-0

Mike vs Alex Gilad, 0-1

Anthony vs Kale, 0.5-0.5

Leilani (left)

Round 5

Darren vs Ryan, 1-0

Jose vs Erik, 0-1

Waylon vs Jovan, 0-1

Forest vs Taja, 1-0

Sabrina vs Peymon, 1-0

Dave vs Kumar, 1-0

Alex Saletta vs Russell, 0-1

Manny vs Landon, 0-1

Seyed Rasa vs Dante, 1-0

Sean vs Seyed Kia, 1-0

Yamin vs Drake, 1-0

Rox vs Roman, 1-0

Massimo vs Alex Gilad, 1-0

Benjamin vs Anthony, 1-0

Kale vs Cooper, 0-1

Mike (bye) 0.5

Mathew (left)

Round 6

Jovan vs Darren, 0-1

Erik vs Forest, 1-0

Jose vs Sabrina, 1-0

Ryan vs Dave, 0.5-0.5

Russell vs Taja, 1-0

Landon vs Yamin, 1-0

Peymon vs Seyed Rasa, 0-1

Sean vs Waylon, 1-0

Massimo vs Benjamin, 0.5-0.5

Seyed Kia vs Alex Saletta, 1-0

Drake vs Kumar, 1-0

Alex Gilad vs Manny, 1-0

Cooper vs Mike, 1-0

Roman vs Kale, 1-0

Anthony (bye) o.5

Rox (bye) 0.5

Dante (left)

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Maclovia Tournament

Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, at Noon

The LA Chess Ladder heads to Maclovia Mexican restaurant in South Gate, hosted by one of our newer members, Augusto Ochoa and his family. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already. Everyone will be paying $5 towards the restaurant which may be used towards food and drink orders.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G5 minutes with a 5 second increment. This tournament will feature trophies for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at the Maclovia Mexican restaurant in South Gate. The Address is 13610 Garfield Ave, South Gate, CA 90280. The event will take place on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, at Noon.

Confirmed Players: Augusto Ochoa, Darren Himeles, Victor Oliveira, Harold Pierre, Dante Holly, Drake Phillips, Nathan Mosher, Russell Balcom, Peymon Nasseri, Dave Matson, Sergei Mateorov, Abi Nav, Richard Woo, Robert Woo, Waylon Ford, Rox Osados, Owen Macaulay, Elvin Liu, Telma Robles, Forest Sherwood, Tyler Shepherd, Vincent Amaya, Mike Dubkin, Mike Saletta, Anthony Saletta, Alex Saletta, Ulises Garcia.

Round 1

Elvin vs Sergei, 0-1

Rox vs Forest, 1-0

Owen vs Harold, 0-1

Darren vs Abi, 1-0

Tyler vs Dave, 0-1

Ulises vs Waylon, 1-0

Augusto vs Russell, 0-1

Peymon vs Richard, 1-0

Robert vs Vincent, 0-1

Nathan vs Telma, 0-1

Mike Saletta vs Victor, 1-0

Mike Dubkin vs Anthony, 1-0

Alex (bye) 0.5

Drake (bye) 0

Dante (bye) 0

Round 2

Sergei vs Peymon, 1-0

Russell vs Rox, 1-0

Harold vs Mike Dubkin, 1-0

Vincent vs Darren, 0-1

Dave vs Mike Saletta, 1-0

Telma vs Ulises, 0-1

Alex vs Nathan, 0-1

Victor vs Augusto, 1-0

Waylon vs Elvin, 1-0

Forest vs Robert, 1-0

Richard vs Owen, 0-1

Abi vs Drake, 1-0

Dante vs Tyler, 0-1

Anthony (bye) 0.5

Round 3

Dave vs Sergei, 0.5-0.5

Ulises vs Harold, 1-0

Darren vs Russell, 1-0

Rox vs Abi, 0-1

Peymon vs Forest, 0-1

Owen vs Vincent, 1-0

Nathan vs Waylon, 1-0

Tyler vs Victor, 0-1

Mike Dubkin vs Telma, 0-1

Mike Saletta vs Alex, 0-1

Anthony vs Elvin, 1-0

Augusto vs Dante, 0-1

Drake vs Richard, 1-0

Robert (bye) 0.5

Round 4

Ulises vs Darren, 1-0

Sergei vs Harold, 0-1

Russell vs Dave, 0-1

Abi vs Nathan, 1-0

Victor vs Owen, 1-0

Forest vs Telma, 1-0

Alex vs Anthony, 0-1

Tyler vs Rox, 0-1

Waylon vs Peymon, 1-0

Vincent vs Mike Saletta, 1-0

Dante vs Mike Dubkin, 1-0

Robert vs Drake, 0-1

Elvin vs Augusto, 0-1

Richard (bye) 0.5

Round 5

Dave vs Ulises, 0.5-0.5

Harold vs Victor, 1-0

Darren vs Forest, 1-0

Anthony vs Abi, 0-1

Rox vs Sergei, 0-1

Telma vs Russell, 0-1

Drake vs Vincent, 1-0

Nathan vs Dante, 0-1

Owen vs Waylon, 1-0

Peymon vs Alex, 1-0

Mike Dubkin vs Augusto, 1-0

Mike Saletta vs Tyler, 0-1

Richard vs Robert, 0-1

Elvin (bye) 0.5

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Eureka Tournament

Sunday, March 12th, 2023, at Noon

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Santa Clarita. All the details of the event are below. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members who are fully vaccinated to COVID-19. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already. I will be asking for entrants to email me a copy of their vaccine card to ensure everyone’s safety.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G10 minutes with a 5 second increment. This tournament is free and will feature trophies/prizes for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at the home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. Address to be given out later. The event will take place on Sunday, March 12th, 2023, at Noon.

Confirmed Players: Darren Himeles, Drake Phillips, Josh Woods, Omkar Kanse, Viresh Kanse, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Sara Nunez, Roman Lyssov, Ahyan Lalani, Owen Macaulay, Blake Joseph, Waylon Ford, Aidan Casey, Quinn Madaus, Landon Hu, Sergei Mateorov, Tim Estle, David Kim, Ryan Tanner, Poojitha Gorumutchu, Harold Pierre, Arnel Odero, Jack Maroun, Dario Sanai, Sam Kennedy, Matthew Picinic, Anthony Householder, Rox Osados.

Round 1

Darren vs Viresh, 1-0

Jack vs Sergei, 0-1

Anthony vs Sara, 1-0

Quinn vs Josh, 0-1

Harold vs Landon, 1-0

Ahyan vs Russell, 0-1

Ryan vs Arnel, 1-0

Roman vs Dave Matson, 0-1

Rox vs Drake, 0-1

Owen vs Aidan, 1-0

Matthew vs Waylon, 1-0

Tim vs Dario, 0-1

Blake vs David Kim, 0-1

Sam vs Omkar, 1-0

Poojitha (bye) 0.5

Round 2

Dave Matson vs Darren, 1-0

Sergei vs Matthew, 1-0

Dario vs Anthony, 1-0

Josh vs Owen, 1-0

Drake vs Harold, 0-1

Russell vs Sam, 1-0

David Kim vs Ryan, 0-1

Aidan vs Poojitha, 1-0

Landon vs Rox, 1-0

Arnel vs Blake, 1-0

Omkar vs Quinn, 0-1

Viresh vs Ahyan, 0-1

Waylon vs Jack, 0-1

Sara vs Roman, 0-1

Tim (bye) 0.5

Round 3

Russell vs Sergei, 0-1

Ryan vs Josh, 1-0

Harold vs Dave Matson, 0-1

Darren vs Dario, 0-1

Anthony vs Ahyan, 1-0

Roman vs Aidan, 0-1

Matthew vs Arnel, 0-1

Jack vs Drake, 0-1

Quinn vs David Kim, 1-0

Owen vs Landon, 1-0

Sam vs Tim, 1-0

Poojitha vs Omkar, 0-1

Rox vs Viresh, 1-0

Blake vs Sara, 0-1

Waylon (bye) 0.5

Round 4

Sergei vs Dave Matson, 0-1

Dario vs Ryan, 1-0

Arnel vs Anthony, 1-0

Josh vs Sam, 0-1

Owen vs Harold, 1-0

Drake vs Russell, 0-1

Aidan vs Quinn, 0-1

Sara vs Darren, 0-1

Ahyan vs Rox, 0-1

Landon vs Matthew, 0.5-0.5

Omkar vs Roman, 1-0

David Kim vs Jack, 0-1

Tim vs Waylon, 1-0

Poojitha vs Blake, 1-0

Viresh, (bye) 0.5

Round 5

Dave Matson vs Dario, 0.5-0.5

Sam vs Sergei, 0-1

Russell vs Arnel, 0-1

Ryan vs Owen, 1-0

Quinn vs Anthony, 1-0

Darren vs Drake, 1-0

Jack vs Josh, 0-1

Harold vs Aidan, 1-0

Rox vs Omkar, 1-0

Matthew vs Tim, 1-0

Landon vs Poojitha, 1-0

David Kim vs Sara, 1-0

Roman vs Ahyan, 0-1

Viresh vs Waylon, 0.5-0.5

Blake (bye) 0.5

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Game n’ Grounds Tournament

Saturday, February 18th, 2023, at 11 am

The LA Chess Ladder heads to a Chatsworth game lounge. Comfortable space, food, drinks, and great fun! All the details of the event are below. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members who are fully vaccinated to COVID-19. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already. I will be asking for entrants to email me a copy of their vaccine card to ensure everyone’s safety.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G5 minutes with a 5 second increment. The venue requires a $5 entry fee but this may be used as credit towards food and drinks. This tournament will feature trophies/prizes for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at Game n’ Grounds located at 21727 Devonshire St. Chatsworth, California 91311. The event will take place on Saturday, February 18th, 2023, at 11 am. The event is hosted by ladder player, Ryan Tanner.

Confirmed Players: Ryan Tanner, Darren Himeles, Gabriel Madrid, Timothy Pak, Leah Taguinin, Poojitha Gorumutchu, Henry Yoon, Jonathan Yoon, Asher Kim, Hyung Kim, Harold Pierre, David Choi, Aidan Casey, Jovan Radenkovic, Jeffrey Liu, Ahyan Lalani, Aseem Lalani, Arnel Odero, Sergei Mateorov, Russell Balcom, Dave Matson, Mary Lynn, Josh Woods, Eric Youngquist, Emmy Taguinin, Yamin Rashid, Roman Lyssov, Houtan Delijani, Taja Delijani, Hesam Fadaifar, Mark Goleski, Nathan Mosher, Knox Alan.

Round 1

Sergei vs Hesam, 0-1

Jeffrey vs Harold, 0-1

Darren vs Houtan, 1-0

Taja vs Eric, 0-1

Jonathan vs Josh, 1-0

Ryan vs Henry. 1-0

Poojitha vs Dave Matson, 0-1

Leah vs David Choi, 0-1

Hyung vs Aidan, 0-1

Nathan vs Asher, 0-1

Ahyan vs Mark, 0-1

Timothy vs Aseem, 1-0

Arnel vs Jovan, 1-0

Mary vs Emmy, 0-1

Yamin vs Gabriel, 0-1

Roman (bye) 0.5

Russell 1-0 (opponent left)

Round 2

Harold vs Timonthy, 1-0

Gabriel vs Darren, 0-1

Eric vs Hesam, 1-0

David Choi vs Russell, 0-1

Asher vs Ryan, 0-1

Dave Matson vs Jonathan, 1-0

Aidan vs Arnel, 0-1

Mark vs Emmy, 1-0

Roman vs Sergei, 0-1

Josh vs Taja, 0-1

Henry vs Leah, 0-1

Poojitha vs Nathan, 1-0

Jovan vs Hyung, 1-0

Ahyan vs Mary, 1-0

Aseem vs Jeffrey, 0-1

Houtan vs Yamin, 0-1

Round 3

Ryan vs Harold, 0.5-0.5

Darren vs Dave Matson, 1-0

Arnel vs Eric, 0-1

Russell vs Mark, 0-1

Sergei vs Taja, 0-1

Leah vs Poojitha, 1-0

Jonathan vs Aidan, 0-1

Timothy vs David Choi, 1-0

Yamin vs Jovan, 1-0

Emmy vs Gabriel, 1-0

Hesam vs Asher, 1-0

Jeffrey vs Ahyan, 1-0

Josh vs Roman, 1-0

Nathan vs Henry, 0-1

Mary vs Aseem, 1-0

Hyung vs Houtan, 1-0

Round 4

Eric vs Darren, 1-0

Mark vs Ryan, 1-0

Harold vs Russell, 0.5-0.5

Dave Matson vs Jeffrey, 1-0

Taja vs Leah, 0-1

Aidan vs Yamin, 1-0

Emmy vs Timothy, 1-0

Hesam vs Arnel, 0-1

Henry vs Sergei, 0-1

Poojitha vs Josh, 0-1

Jovan vs Ahyan, 1-0

David Choi vs Mary, 1-0

Gabriel vs Hyung, 1-0

Asher vs Jonathan, 0-1

Roman vs Nathan, 1-0

Houtan vs Aseem, 1-0

Round 5

Mark vs Eric, 0-1

Leah vs Harold, 0-1

Darren vs Aidan, 0-1

Arnel vs Dave Matson, 1-0

Russell vs Emmy, 0-1

Ryan vs Sergei, 0-1

Josh vs David Choi, 1-0

Timothy vs Taja, 0-1

Jeffrey vs Jovan, 0-1

Jonathan vs Gabriel, 1-0

Yamin vs Hesam, 0-1

Mary vs Roman, 1-0

Asher vs Houtan, 0-1

Hyung vs Henry, 1-0

Ahyan vs Poojitha, 0-1

Aseem vs Nathan, 0-1

Round 6

Eric vs Harold, 1-0

Aidan vs Mark, 0-1

Emmy vs Arnel, 0-1

Sergei vs Jonathan, 1-0

Jovan vs Darren, 0-1

Hesam vs Josh, 1-0

Dave Matson vs Leah, 0-1

Taja vs Ryan, 1-0

Timothy vs Russell, 1-0

Houtan vs Mary, 1-0

Gabriel vs Poojitha, 0-1

Hyung vs Jeffrey, 1-0

David Choi vs Yamin, 0-1

Roman vs Asher, 0-1

Nathan vs Ahyan, 0.5-0.5

Henry vs Aseem, 1-0

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L.A. Chess Ladder

El Retiro Park Tournament

Sunday, December 4th, 2022, at 2 pm

The LA Chess Ladder heads to Redondo Beach for an outdoor event at a beautiful park! All the details of the event are below. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. We will have trophies if we get 10 early entries. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members who are vaccinated against COVID-19. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already. I will be asking for entrants to send me a copy of their vaccine card to ensure everyone’s safety.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G10 minutes with a 5 second increment. This tournament is free and will feature trophies/prizes for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at El Retiro Park 126 Vista Del Parque, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. The event will take place on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, at 2 pm. The event is hosted by ladder player, Angel Navedo.

Confirmed Players: Angel Navedo, Darren Himeles, Ulises Garcia, Adam Matthew, Aidan Casey, Reyansh Varma, Vincent Amaya, Glenn Cravens, Sergei Mateorov, Rox Osados, Nathan Mosher, David Teplow, Damian Flores, Jack Maroun, Oscar Sackaroff, Harold Pierre, Mathew F, Kyle Barry, Reed Bernet, Nick White, Mark Goleski, Phil Warther, Joshua Woods, CJ Dunnick, Eric Carlson, Jay Allen, Isaac Reyes, Mark Ferreira.

Round 1

Jay vs Phil, 0.5-0.5

Darren vs CJ, 1-0

Nick vs Vincent, 0-1

Sergei vs Harold, 0-1

Angel vs Eric, 0-1

Rox vs David, 1-0

Adam vs Glenn, 0.5-0.5

Nathan vs Jack, 1-0

Aidan vs Mathew, 0-1

Reyansh vs Damian, 1-0

Reed vs Joshua, 0-1

Ulises vs Kyle, 0-1

Issac vs Mark Goleski, 0-1

Oscar vs Mark Ferriera, 1-0

Round 2

Joshua vs Darren, 0-1

Vincent vs Reyansh, 0.5-0.5

Eric vs Mark Goleski, 1-0

Harold vs Rox, 1-0

Kyle vs Nathan, 1-0

Mathew vs Oscar, 0-1

Phil vs Adam, 1-0

Glenn vs Jay, 0-1

Jack vs Sergei, 0-1

Aidan vs Ulises, 0-1

CJ vs Reed, 0-1

Damian vs Nick, 0-1

Mark Ferreira vs Angel, 0-1

David vs Issac, 1-0

Round 3

Darren vs Harold, 1-0

Oscar vs Eric, 0-1

Reyansh vs Kyle, 0-1

Jay vs Vincent, 1-0

Sergei vs Phil, 1-0

Mark Goleski vs Rox, 1-0

Nathan vs Nick, 0-1

Reed vs Mathew, 0.5-0.5

Angel vs Joshua, 0-1

Ulises vs David, 0-1

CJ vs Glenn, 1-0

Adam vs Jack, 1-0

Issac vs Aidan, 1-0

Mark Ferreira vs Damian, 0-1

Round 4

Kyle vs Darren, 1-0

Eric vs Jay, 1-0

Nick vs Sergei, 0-1

Joshua vs Oscar, 1-0

Harold vs Mark Goleski, 1-0

David vs Adam, 1-0

Phil vs Reyansh, 1-0

Vincent vs Reed, 1-0

Mathew vs Nathan, 1-0

Rox vs Angel, 0-1

Damian vs Ulises, 0-1

Issac vs CJ, 0-1

Glenn vs Aidan, 0.5-0.5

Jack vs Mark Ferreira, 0-1

Round 5

Kyle vs Eric, 1-0

Darren vs David, 1-0

Sergei vs Joshua, 1-0

Phil vs Harold, 1-0

Jay vs Mathew, 1-0

Ulises vs Vincent, 1-0

Mark Goleski vs CJ, 1-0

Oscar vs Nick, 1-0

Angel vs Reed, 1-0

Reyansh vs Adam, 1-0

Rox vs Damian, 1-0

Mark Ferreira vs Glenn, 0-1

Nathan vs Issac, 0-1

Aidan vs Jack, 1-0

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L.A. Chess Ladder

November Star Tournament

Sunday, November 13th, 2022, at 2 pm

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Santa Clarita. Bring your jacket 🙂 All the details of the event are below. Send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to sign up. Check back for more great chess tournaments!

Who: This chess tournament is open to all L.A. Chess Ladder Members who are fully vaccinated to COVID-19. Membership is free and open to anyone, so send an email to lachessladder@yahoo.com to join if you aren’t a member already. I will be asking for entrants to email me a copy of their vaccine card to ensure everyone’s safety.

What/When/Where: This will be a Swiss tournament with 4-6 rounds depending on how many players we have. The time control will be G5 minutes with a 5 second increment. This tournament is free and will feature trophies/prizes for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. In addition, we will use chess tournament software to insure that wait time between rounds is minimized. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at the home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. Address to be given out later. The event will take place on Sunday, November 13th, 2022, at 2 pm

Confirmed Players: Darren Himeles, Aidan Casey, Nathan Mosher, Rox Osados, Sai Chikati, Joshua Woods, Ryan Tanner, Sergei Mateorov, Matthew Picinic, Harold Pierre, Lindsey Newhall, Anthony Householder, Kevin Kim, Sabrina Shenker, Marina K., Mauricio Solis, Dario Sanai, Jack Maroun, Gerald Ruiz, Mark Goleski.

Round 1

Dario vs Gerald, 0-1

Darren vs Mark, 1-0

Sabrina vs Ryan, 0.5-0.5

Marina vs Harold, 0-1

Anthony vs Sergei, 0-1

Rox vs Nathan, 1-0

Sai vs Kevin, 0-1

Lindsey vs Mauricio, 0-1

Jack vs Josh, 0-1

Matthew vs Aidan, 0-1

Round 2

Gerald vs Kevin, 1-0

Josh vs Darren, 0-1

Sergei vs Harold, 0.5-0.5

Mauricio vs Rox, 0-1

Aidan vs Sabrina, 0.5-0.5

Ryan vs Marina, 0-1

Anthony vs Lindsey, 1-0

Nathan vs Matthew, 1-0

Sai vs Dario, 0-1

Mark vs Jack, 1-0

Round 3

Darren vs Gerald, 0-1

Rox vs Sergei, 0-1

Harold vs Aidan, 1-0

Marina vs Mark, 0.5-0.5

Kevin vs Anthony, 1-0

Sabrina vs Josh, 0-1

Dario vs Nathan, 1-0

Ryan vs Mauricio, 1-0

Lindsey vs Sai, 0-1

Matthew vs Jack, 1-0

Round 4

Gerald vs Harold, 1-0

Sergei vs Darren, 1-0

Josh vs Rox, 0-1

Kevin vs Dario, 0-1

Mark vs Ryan, 0-1

Aidan vs Marina, 0-1

Sai vs Matthew, 0.5-0.5

Nathan vs Sabrina, 0-1

Mauricio vs Anthony, 1-0

Jack vs Lindsey, 0-1

Round 5

Sergei vs Gerald, 0.5-0.5

Rox vs Dario, 1-0

Harold vs Ryan, 1-0

Marina vs Josh, 0-1

Darren vs Mauricio, 1-0

Sabrina vs Kevin, 1-0

Matthew vs Mark, 1-0

Aidan vs Sai, 1-0

Lindsay vs Nathan, 0-1

Anthony vs Jack, 1-0

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