2021 Ohio Chess Congress
$10,000 Prize Fund!
SEPT 3-5 OR 4-5
HILTON INN AKRON/FAIRLAWN
2021 Ohio Champion Title on the line!
2021 OHIO CHESS CONGRESS
HILTON INN AKRON/FAIRLAWN
September 3-5 or 4-5
For full details in printable flyer
CLICK HERE
To register
CLICK HERE
OCA Latest News
Christopher Shen Wins a 2021 Scholar-Chessplayer Award
by Stacia Pugh, Progress With Chess | July 7th, 2021 Congratulations to Christopher Shen who won a 2021 Scholar-Chessplayer Award! To qualify for this award, applicants must show outstanding achievement in academics and chess, complete at least one year of chess-related community service and write a compelling essay on how the award will help the […]
Destynn Keuchel Wins a 2021 Scholar-Chessplayer Award
by Michael Joelson, Progress With Chess | July 29th, 2021 Congratulations to Destynn Keuchel who won a 2021 Scholar-Chessplayer Award! Destynn is not only a National Master of chess, a title he achieved in 2019, but he has dedicated much of his time into helping others. Well earned, Destynn. Well earned. To qualify for this award, applicants […]
Joe Yun Receives USCF Tournament Director of the Year Award
by Michael Joelson, Progress With Chess | June 23rd, 2021 The Tournament Director of the Year Award was won by the late Joe Yun this year! For anyone that knew Joe and the high quality and efficiency of his tournaments, of course this is not a surprise. Joe was not only a force in Ohio but […]
Upcoming Ohio Tournaments
Over The Board (OTB) In Person Chess
Sunday in the Park- 2nd & 4th SUN every month @ 10AM EDT
Griggs Dam Park, April 25th through October 10th, 2021
$100 top prize! 2 or more classes, G/45;d5
More info at https://new.uschess.org/sunday-park-series
First Annual Joe Yun Memorial- Aug 13-15 or 14-15
$10,000 GUARANTEED. In person at Hilton Inn Akron/Fairlawn
3 day, 5 rounds, classical chess, adult & scholastic
Register at progresswithchess.org/yun
2021 Ohio Chess Congress- Sept 3-5 or 4-5
$10,000 PRIZE FUND. Hilton Inn Akron/Fairlawn
2 or 3 day options, 5 rounds,40/110, SD 30; d10,
2021 Ohio Champion Title on the line!
Register at discoverychess.org
Rating Point Harvest- Oct 16 @ 10AM
$1,000 GUARANTEED. In person at Hilton Inn Mayfield Beta Drive
G30;d5 4 Round Swiss, free pizza lunch included!
Register at progresswithchess.org/harvest
Golden Buckeye Senior Open & Adult U1800- Sept 25-26
1st place OH resident is 2021 OH Senior Champ!
Salt Fork State Park Lodge, Lore City, OH.
5SS G/75 d10. More info at https://www.neilley.com/chess
Ohio Grade Level Championship- Sat Nov 6 @ 10AM
5 Round Swiss. Embassy Suites Blue Ash- FLYER
Individual & Team Trophies! 2021 state titles on the line!
More info at chesscincinnati.com/grade-level
30th Annual Kings Island Open- Nov 12-14
$25,000 GUARANTEED. Embassy Suites Cincinnati NE.
2 or 3 day, 5SS, 40/80, SD/30 +30, 7 Sections.
More info at http://www.chessevents.us
Online Tournaments
The Golden Pawn- SAT Aug 7 @ 12pm EDT
5 Round Swiss, 3.5 points wins a trophy!
15 | 10 time control, 5 round swiss, USCF Online Quick Rated
Register at progresswithchess.org/golden
Want to submit a tournament to add to the list?
Email stacia@progresswithchess.org
The First Annual Joe Yun Memorial Tournament
$10,000 Prize Fund GUARANTEED!
AUG 13-15 or 14-15
HILTON INN AKRON/FAIRLAWN
Welcome to the Ohio Chess Association Youtube Channel
Enjoy these first 2 videos where NM Tom Britt goes over 2 of John Stopa’s games. As many of you know John passed away July 7th, 2017. The first game Tom goes over is a game from the World Open in which John had the black pieces against IM Emory Tate. The second game is a game where John once again had the black pieces but this time against the well known chess author Eric Schiller. 2 fabulous games with wonderful insight from a National Master!
Look for more of these exciting videos in the near future from some of Ohio’s top players
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