June 11-12, 2011

Lincolnia Senior Center
4710 N Chambliss St
Alexandria VA 22312
 

2011  Virginia
Senior  Championship

 

2011 Games - 16

Final Standings

The new Senior Champion for the Commonwealth of Virginia is William Marcelino.  With three players tied at 3 ½ tie, the title was won on tiebreaks over Tim Hamilton. Wayne Christensen from South Carolina also finished with 3 ½ points.
 

A few less people participated, 38, than last year 44, but it was within prediction and everyone seemed to have a good time. The Lincolnia Senior Center site provides a well-lit and quiet environment for some quality chess.
 

Last year’s champ Geoff McKenna came to defend his title. He was held to a draw by Milo Nekvasil in Rd 2 and with seven players at 2-0, the odds were against him repeating.  Goran Zalar held Geoff to a final round draw when a loss would have moved him into the 3 ½ point leader group.

William Marcelino, doing the Virginia imitation of Larry Kaufman winning the World Senior in his first opportunity, took the title on tiebreaks in his 50^th year.  His final round game with Tim Hamilton decided the event with his main competitor, whose opponents did just a tiny bit worse than did William’s.
 

Plenty of games represent the tournament this year, there are 16 to review, most of the top boards from Rds 2 and 3 are present.

2011 Virginia Senior Championship Entry Form     June 10-11, 2011