Temecula Chess Club: IE's Premier CC
With a perfect 4-0 score, Brandon Lee swept the field on Jan. 9 and became the Junior Joust Fall 2020 champion. He also joined the 1000 Club. The 7-player 4-round Swiss was held on Jan. 9. Congratulations for a job well done!
We had a good sized free play day Monday. New faces are trickling in and familiar ones are making them feel welcome. 
Marius Lucan and Vadim Kudryavtsev topped the field in TCC No. 87 with a score of 6.5-1.5.
Joshua Perez and and Jacob Wang shared the under 1600 prize with a score of 4-4.
The 11-player event ended December 29.
This month all rounds had a G/30+5 seconds time control due to new Covid-19 curfew restrictions
Complete standings are here.
L to R: Marius Lucan, Michael Bascon, and Scott Roods
Marius Lucan and Scott Roods shared top honors in TCC No. 86 with a score of 6-1. Michael Bascon took the under 1600 prize with a score of 4-3. The 12-player event ended November 24.
This month was more predictable than October, except for the games of 7-year-old Jacob Wang who made his first appearance and impressed all with his talent. His draw with NM Vadim Kudryavtsev was the shocking highlight of the tournament. Jacob’s defensive resourcefulness and patience in equal positions was ironic because these are usually the traits of veteran players. Dakota Rowland returned and played well.
The first three Tuesdays featured two games each night of the traditional G/45+5 seconds time control; but, the final night was limited to one round due to new Covid-19 curfew restrictions. The chess was lively as usual and all had a good time.
Masks continue to be required and TCC remains Covid-19 free.
Complete standings are here.
For his perfect 10-0 score in TCC #84 against exceptional chess players, TCC awarded Marius Lucan with a beautiful Bobby Fischer trophy. Congratulations Marius.
L to R: Coach Paschal, Marius Lucan, NM Vadim Kudryavtsev
With a perfect score of 10-0, Marius Lucan won clear first place in TCC No. 84 by 1.5 points. The 10-round Swiss ended Sept. 29. NM Vadim Kudryavtsev was runner-up at 8.5-1.5.
Here is a game from the event:
Lily Arnold
Lily Arnold scored a perfect 4-0 in the Summer 2020 Junior Joust Finals. Her impressive performance earned her clear first place by a full point. Runners-up at 3-0 were Brandon Yu, Gavin Ebreo, and Lily’s sister Hannah Arnold. The 4-round Swiss was held on September 26, 2020.
John Williams won TCC’s August 2020 Tuesday Knighter tournament with a fine score of 7-1. His reputation of class and strength continues to solidify itself in TCC history. TCC also congratulates Pedro Valdericeda and Josh Perez for splitting the under 1600 performance prize.
Pedro Valdericeda (left) put up a titanic defensive effort against John in round 8 that played down into an opposite colored bishop endgame, but alas John’s two pass pawns and active King pressed home for the full point.
Dereck Williams looks on in the foreground. Many-time winner Marius and Sorin observe in the background.
The ongoing saga of our flagship tournament continues! In September, TCC looks forward to more great stories with 10 rounds of action scheduled, two USCF-rated G/45 rounds each Tuesday night.
NOTE: TCC will not have a 10-player maximum but all other Covid-19 rules will be enforced.
TCC is looking to supplement its income while it bridges the gap into a better tomorrow. If there’s anything any of you would like to and are able to contribute to our nonprofit club, TCC would greatly appreciate it. TCC uses what it has to help its community through the game we love and it’s many benefits. Thank you.
