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

December Diagonals Tournament

Sunday, December 15th, 2024, at 11 am

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Santa Clarita, to the home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. Quiet area, Jacuzzi, fun food and great people! 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 will be INDOORS as it will likely be cold. Once again, we will be using chess tournament software to minimize time between rounds. This tournament will feature trophies for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. Chess sets & timers will be provided. 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, December 15th, 2024, at 11 am.

Confirmed Players: Darren Himeles, Micah Margolin, Shu Wang, Carlos Chavez, Poojitha Gorumutchu.

Results:

Darren def Micah

Darren def Shu

Darren def Carlos

Darren def Poojitha

Micah def Shu

Micah def Carlos

Micah def Poojitha

Shu def Poojitha

Carlos def Shu

Carlos def Poojitha

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L.A. Chess Ladder

November Knights Tournament

Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at 12:30 pm

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Santa Clarita, to the home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. Quiet area, Jacuzzi, fun food and great people! 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. 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 Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at 12:30 pm.

Confirmed Players: Darren Himeles, Cristian Jaime, Peymon Nasseri, Eli Symington, Yashveer Jashnani, Rajveer Jashnani, Carlos Chavez, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Matthew Picinic, Jackson Colbert, Jason Colbert, Ryan Tanner, Yaroslav Baranov, Kira Baranov, Richard Ahorro, Tim Estle.

Round 1

Dave def Peymon

Matthew def Darren

Carlos def Yashveer

Richard def Rajveer

Tim def Jackson

Russell def Eli

Cristian def Ryan

Yaroslav def Jason

Kira (bye) 1/2

Round 2

Yaroslav def Tim

Russell def Dave

Carlos def Matthew

Richard def Cristian

Darren def Kira

Ryan def Rajveer

Jackson def Peymon

Yashveer def Jason

Eli (bye) 1/2

Round 3

Yaroslav def Richard

Russell def Carlos

Dave vs Darren 1/2 – 1/2

Ryan def Tim

Matthew def Yashveer

Cristian def Jackson

Eli def Kira

Peymon def Rajveer

Jason (bye) 1/2

Round 4

Yaroslav def Russell

Carlos def Cristian

Richard def Ryan

Matthew def Dave

Darren def Eli

Tim def Peymon

Yashveer def Jackson

Jason def Kira

Rajveer (bye) 1/2

Round 5

Yaroslav def Carlos

Matthew def Richard

Darren def Russell

Cristian def Tim

Ryan def Yashveer

Dave def Jason

Jackson def Eli

Rajveer def Kira

Peymon (bye) 1/2

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Torrance Tournament

Sunday, October 27th, 2024, at Noon

The LA Chess Ladder heads to Torrance, to the home of ladder player, Reyansh Varma. To his apartment club house. 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. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at the Torrance home of ladder player, Reyansh Varma. Address will be given out later. The event will take place on Sunday, October 27th, 2024, at Noon.

Confirmed Players: Reyansh Varma, Darren Himeles, Laurence Hall, Erik Gober, Carlos Chavez, Elvin Liu, Miles Aaronson, Alex Hernandez, Forest Sherwood, Raphael Mimoun, Fernando Garnica, Jackson Colbert, Jason Colbert, Angel Navedo, Sid Potukuchi, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Glenn Cravens, Sai Mahika Chenna, Sai Anirudh Chenna, Peymon Nasseri, Yash Chawla, Pranessh Genesan, Gaurik Patnaikuni, Samik Patnaikuni, Bryce McIntyre, Srinivas Chenna.

Round 1

Darren def Mahika

Dave def Sai

Carlos def Elvin

Sid def Russell

Peymon def Fernando

Jackson def Erik

Rafael def Miles

Forest def Jason

Angel def Praressh

Alex def Yash

Reyansh def Gaurik

Glenn def Samik

Laurence def Bryce

Srini (bye) 1/2

Round 2

Darren vs Angel 1/2-1/2

Forest def Dave

Carlos def Alex

Peymon vs Reyansh 1/2-1/2

Glenn def Jackson

Laurence def Rafael

Russell def Srini

Mahika def Miles

Sai def Jason

Praresh def Elvin

Sid def Yash

Fernando def Gaurik

Erik def Samik

Bryce (bye) 1/2

Round 3

Laurence def Carlos

Forest def Sid

Darren def Glenn

Angel def Peymon

Dave def Reyansh

Jackson def Sai

Rafael def Fernando

Alex def Erik

Russell def Praresh

Mahika def Srini

Yash def Elvin

Miles def Gaurik

Bryce def Jason

Round 4

Laurence def Forest

Carlos def Darren

Angel def Glenn

Sid def Alex

Russell def Dave

Jackson def Mahika

Peymon def Rafael

Bryce def Reyansh

Sai def Miles

Erik def Srini

Jason def Samik

Elvin vs Gaurik 1/2-1/2

Yash (bye) 1/2

Round 5

Angel def Laurence

Forest def Jackson

Carlos def Russell

Sid def Darren

Bryce def Peymon

Glenn def Mahika

Dave def Erik

Rafael def Sai

Alex vs Reyansh 1/2-1/2

Jason def Elvin

Samik def Srini

Yash (bye) 1/2

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Fall Fork Tournament

Sunday, September 22nd, 2024, at 1 pm

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Santa Clarita, to the home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. Quiet area, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, fun food and great people! 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. 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, September 22nd, 2024, at 1 pm.

Confirmed Players: Darren Himeles, Carlos Chavez, Victoria Torres, Mark Goleski, Christopher Abrego, Rob Rosenberg, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Yashveer Jashnani, Rajveer Jashnani, Zohrab Ashikyan, Alex Hernandez, Tim Abadilla.

Round 1

Rob def Carlos

Darren def Yashveer

Dave def Rajveer

Russell def Victoria

Alex def Mark

Tim def Christopher

Zohrab (bye) 1/2

Round 2

Darren def Tim

Dave def Rob

Alex def Russell

Zohrab def Carlos

Mark def Rajveer

Yashveer def Victoria

Christopher (bye) 1/2

Round 3

Alex def Darren

Dave def Zohrab

Russell def Mark

Tim def Yashveer

Rob def Christopher

Carlos def Rajveer

Victoria (bye) 1/2

Round 4

Dave def Alex

Darren def Russell

Rob def Tim

Zohrab def Mark

Carlos def Yashveer

Christopher def Victoria

Rajveer (bye) 1/2

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Summer Saugus Tournament

Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at 11 am

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Santa Clarita, to the home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. Quiet area, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, fun food and great people! 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. 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 Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at 11 am.

Confirmed Players: Darren Himeles, Rob Rosenberg, Anthony Allonardo, Carlos Chavez, Taja Delijani, Houtan Delijani, Yashveer Jashnani, Rajveer Jashnani, Arnel Odero, Jackson Colbert, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Micah Margolin, Tim Estle, Drake Valles, Richard Ahorro.

Round 1

Arnel def Richard

Carlos def Taja

Rob def Jackson

Houton def Russell

Darren vs Yashveer 1/2 – 1/2

Dave def Rajveer

Tim def Anthony

Micah def Drake

Round 2

Arnel def Tim

Rob vs Micah 1/2 – 1/2

Carlos def Dave

Darren def Houton

Taja def Yashveer

Russell def Rajveer

Richard def Anthony

Drake def Jackson

Round 3

Carlos def Arnel

Rob vs Darren 1/2 – 1/2

Micah def Dave

Tim def Russell

Richard def Houton

Taja def Drake

Yashveer def Rajveer

Anthony def Jackson

Round 4

Micah def Carlos

Rob def Taja

Darren def Richard

Tim def Yashveer

Dave def Drake

Anthony def Houton

Russell def Jackson

Rajveer (bye) 1/2

Round 5

Micah def Darren

Rob def Carlos

Taja def Tim

Richard def Russell

Dave def Anthony

Yashveer def Houton

Rajveer def Drake

Jackson (bye) 0.5

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L.A. Chess Ladder

South Central Tournament

Sunday, July 28th, 2024, at 11 am

The LA Chess Ladder heads to South Central LA. All the details are below! 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. Chess sets & timers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. The tournament will be played at Vermont Square Park. The address is 1248 W 47th St, Los Angeles, CA 90037. The event will take place on Sunday, July 28th, 2024, at 11 am. This event is hosted by ladder player and birthday boy, Carlos Chavez.

Confirmed Players: Carlos Chavez, Darren Himeles, Alex Frish, Laurence Hall, Lee-kai Wang, Dante Holly, Yaroslav Baranov, Bryan Rivera, Glenn Cravens, Vincent Amaya.

Round 1

Yaroslav def Alex

Darren def Glenn

Carlos def Laurence

Lee-kai (bye) 1/2

Round 2

Yaroslav def Carlos

Darren def Vincent

Lee-kai def Glenn

Laurence def Alex

Dante def Bryan

Round 3

Yaroslav vs Darren 1/2-1/2

Carlos def Dante

Vincent def Laurence

Alex def Glenn

Bryan (bye) 1/2

Round 4

Yaroslav def Vincent

Carlos def Darren

Bryan def Laurence

Alex def Dante

Glenn (bye) 1/2

Round 5

Yaroslav def Bryan

Carlos vs Vincent 1/2-1/2

Alex def Darren

Dante def Glenn

Laurence (bye) 1/2

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Game n’ Grounds VI

Sunday, June 9th, 2024, at 10 am

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 and other purchases. This tournament will feature trophies/prizes for 1st place, second place and for other achievements. 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, June 9th, 2024, at 10 am. The event is hosted by ladder player, Ryan Tanner.

Confirmed Players: Ryan Tanner, Darren Himeles, Carlos Chavez, Stephen Morelock, Tim Estle, Jovan Radenkovic, Peymon Nasseri, Hoku Long, Alex Saletta, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Jackson Colbert, Gerald Ruiz, Aman Madhav, Richard Ahorro, Poojitha Gorumutchu.

Round 1

Russell def Stephen

Gerald def Jovan

Darren def Richard

Peymon def Dave

Tim def Alex

Ryan def Poojitha

Aman def Hoku

Carlos def Jackson

Round 2

Ryan def Russell

Gerald def Aman

Carlos def Darren

Peymon def Tim

Dave def Alex

Poojitha def Stephen

Jovan def Hoku

Richard def Jackson

Round 3

Gerald def Carlos

Ryan def Peymon

Dave def Russell

Darren def Jovan

Tim def Richard

Aman def Poojitha

Stephen def Hoku

Alex vs Jackson (draw)

Round 4

Gerald def Ryan

Tim def Carlos

Aman def Peymon

Darren def Dave

Russell def Poojitha

Stephen def Jovan

Richard def Alex

Jackson def Hoku

Round 5

Gerald def Darren

Ryan def Aman

Dave def Tim

Richard def Carlos

Stephen def Peymon

Russell def Jackson

Poojitha def Jovan

Hoku def Alex

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L.A. Chess Ladder

Saugus Tournament

Sunday, May 19th, 2024, at 11 am

The LA Chess Ladder heads back to Santa Clarita, to the home of ladder player, Darren Himeles. Darren previously lived in the Valencia area of Santa Clarita and now has a new house in the Saugus part of Santa Clarita. Quiet area, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, fun food and great people! 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. Address will be given out later. The event will take place on Sunday, May 19th, 2024, at 11 am. The event is NOT at 23622 Via Valer, Santa Clarita as this was Darren’s previous address.

Confirmed Players: Darren Himeles, Peter Selvin, Dave Matson, Russell Balcom, Carlos Chavez, Tim Estle, Jose Estrada, Hoku Long, Andrew Roytman, Yashveer Jashnani, Rajveer Jashnani, Forest Sherwood, Harold Pierre, Richard Ahorro, Jim Castro, Yaroslav Baranov, Poojitha Gorumutchu.

Round 1

Darren vs Tim, 0.5-0.5

Harold vs Russell, 1-0

Jim vs Poojitha, 1-0

Jose vs Yaroslav, 0-1

Carlos vs Yashveer, 1-0

Rajveer vs Richard, 0-1

Forest vs Andrew, 1-0

Peter vs Dave, 0-1

Round 2

Richard vs Jim, 1-0

Yaroslav vs Forest, 1-0

Dave vs Carlos, 1-0

Tim vs Harold, 0-1

Russell vs Darren, 0-1

Poojitha vs Rajveer, 0-1

Andrew vs Jose, 0-1

Yashveer vs Peter, 1-0

Hoku (bye) 0.5

Round 3

Dave vs Yaroslav, 0-1

Harold vs Richard, 1-0

Darren vs Jim, 1-0

Carlos vs Jose, 0-1

Forest vs Yashveer, 1-0

Rajveer vs Hoku, 0-1

Poojitha vs Tim, 0-1

Andrew vs Russell, 0-1

Peter (bye) 0.5

Round 4

Yaroslav vs Harold, 1-0

Richard vs Darren, 1-0

Jose vs Forest, 0-1

Tim vs Dave, 0-1

Hoku vs Carlos, 0-1

Russell vs Yashveer, 1-0

Jim vs Rajveer, 1-0

Peter vs Poojitha, 0-1

Andrew (bye) 0.5

Round 5

Richard vs Yaroslav, 0-1

Forest vs Dave, 1-0

Harold vs Darren, 0-1

Carlos vs Russell, 1-0

Jose vs Jim, 0-1

Hoku vs Tim, 0-1

Yashveer vs Rajveer, 1-0

Poojitha vs Andrew, 1-0

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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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