During the Muskego Chess Challenge, Rob Gorectke exacts his revenge, mercilessly taking apart Mark in this game.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Mark Seghers Vs. Joe Huang: Muskego Summer Chess Challenge
An Interesting Finish
We were happy to have Joe Huang and two of his daughters join us for our chess tourney on Saturday! As always, they were tough. In this match, Joe had an attack poised which I was able to turn around with a Queen and a Knight (with a dash of Rook). His last move attacking my Knight was, Joe admitted, a blunder. Otherwise he would have had me, I think.
We were happy to have Joe Huang and two of his daughters join us for our chess tourney on Saturday! As always, they were tough. In this match, Joe had an attack poised which I was able to turn around with a Queen and a Knight (with a dash of Rook). His last move attacking my Knight was, Joe admitted, a blunder. Otherwise he would have had me, I think.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Results: Muskego Summer Chess Challenge
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 2007 Muskego Summer Chess Challenge!!!
The weather was great, and we had a great time! The kids seemed to rush through their games a little bit to hurry back to the swimming pool... but I'm not sure I can blame them. Interestingly, Reeses took both First place trophies, Seghers took both 2nd place trophies, and Huangs took both third place trophies. Rob Gorectke gave Mark Seghers his only loss, tearing him apart in a solid game which more than made up for Mark's victory over Rob in Waukesha (shown below). Thanks to all! Pictures will be shown soon.
Below are the results:
K-5 DIVISION:
1. Reese Jr., Greg 4.0
2. Seghers, Reid 3.0
3. Huang, Alena 3.0
4. Gorectke, Sam 3.0
5. Schroeder, Brian 3.0
6. McGuire, Jorin 3.0
7. Henkel, Erik 2.5
8. Seghers, Evan 2.0
9. Filler, Nick 2.0
10. Huang, Sabrina 2.0
11. Schalk, Ben 2.0
12. Megal, Luke 1.5
13. McLaughlin, Nick 1.5
14. Schroeder, Rachel 1.5
15. Miller, Cole 1.5
16. Megal, Brady 1.0
17. Hackbarth, Tim 1.0
18. Stetina, Zack 1.0
19. Weber, Griffin 0.5
20. Bartz, Josh 0.0
ADULT DIVISION (6th Grade and Up):
1. Reese Sr., Greg 4.0
2. Seghers, Mark 3.0
3. Huang, Joe 2.0
4. Gorectke, Rob 2.0
5. Gorectke, Chase 2.0
6. Megal, Kurt 1.5
7. Grochowski, Glynis 1.0
8. Megal, Kim 0.5
The weather was great, and we had a great time! The kids seemed to rush through their games a little bit to hurry back to the swimming pool... but I'm not sure I can blame them. Interestingly, Reeses took both First place trophies, Seghers took both 2nd place trophies, and Huangs took both third place trophies. Rob Gorectke gave Mark Seghers his only loss, tearing him apart in a solid game which more than made up for Mark's victory over Rob in Waukesha (shown below). Thanks to all! Pictures will be shown soon.
Below are the results:
K-5 DIVISION:
1. Reese Jr., Greg 4.0
2. Seghers, Reid 3.0
3. Huang, Alena 3.0
4. Gorectke, Sam 3.0
5. Schroeder, Brian 3.0
6. McGuire, Jorin 3.0
7. Henkel, Erik 2.5
8. Seghers, Evan 2.0
9. Filler, Nick 2.0
10. Huang, Sabrina 2.0
11. Schalk, Ben 2.0
12. Megal, Luke 1.5
13. McLaughlin, Nick 1.5
14. Schroeder, Rachel 1.5
15. Miller, Cole 1.5
16. Megal, Brady 1.0
17. Hackbarth, Tim 1.0
18. Stetina, Zack 1.0
19. Weber, Griffin 0.5
20. Bartz, Josh 0.0
ADULT DIVISION (6th Grade and Up):
1. Reese Sr., Greg 4.0
2. Seghers, Mark 3.0
3. Huang, Joe 2.0
4. Gorectke, Rob 2.0
5. Gorectke, Chase 2.0
6. Megal, Kurt 1.5
7. Grochowski, Glynis 1.0
8. Megal, Kim 0.5
Friday, July 20, 2007
Ruy Lopez/ Classical Defense: Mark Seghers vs. Rob Gorectke July 18
My son Reid always uses the Ruy Lopez on me, and it is torture! I thought, maybe I can make it work for once, for myself. Rob uses the Classical Defense. I'm interested in hearing Mr. Reese's reaction to 4.Qe2, which seemed to work out, but probably has some downsides. The last time I used the Ruy Lopez as white, Tushar used the Bird Defense, designed to create unusual positions for white.
My son Reid always uses the Ruy Lopez on me, and it is torture! I thought, maybe I can make it work for once, for myself. Rob uses the Classical Defense. I'm interested in hearing Mr. Reese's reaction to 4.Qe2, which seemed to work out, but probably has some downsides. The last time I used the Ruy Lopez as white, Tushar used the Bird Defense, designed to create unusual positions for white.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Great Chess Web Sites
I thought I would take a few minutes and provide you with a list of some really nice chess web sites. Click on the links below to check them out!
Chess Tactics Explained in English
Chess Corner Chess Tutorial
Thinking Machine 4: Play the Game
Chess: Basic Principles
ChessOps: Chess Openings
The Internet Chess Club
I hope you enjoy the above links.
- Mr. Seghers
Chess Tactics Explained in English
Chess Corner Chess Tutorial
Thinking Machine 4: Play the Game
Chess: Basic Principles
ChessOps: Chess Openings
The Internet Chess Club
I hope you enjoy the above links.
- Mr. Seghers
Monday, July 2, 2007
2007 Summer Chess Challenge!!
We thought it would be enjoyable to have a Summer chess event! This will be a four-round tournament with two separate groupings: K-5 (Kindergarten through entering 5th grade) and Adult (21 and over, mostly us parents!). Games will be G30.
Entry fee will be $5 per player. Proceeds will cover food, awards, and any remainder will go to Mill Valley's Scholastic Chess program. Offers to bring food or beverages are welcome! Please click here to see the "Evite" for this event. Let me know if I have your email incorrect, or if you were accidentally not included.
DATE: Saturday, July 28, 2007
- TIMES -
8:00-8:45AM - Registration
9AM - Game 1
10:30AM - Game 2
1:00 - Game 3
2:30 - Game 4
4:00 Awards and conclusion
DIRECTIONS: Take Racine Ave South from Hwy 43 to Tans Drive. West on Tans Drive to High Bluff Dr (2nd Left). Left on High Bluff, up hill then down again, property on bottom of hill on left. w207 s7004 High Bluff Drive- address on Tree. Park along side of long drive way or in the street.
Lunch (hotdogs and brats) will be served following Game 2. Between games, we will have paddleboat rides on the pond, and swimming in the pool. Parents MUST supervise their children while they are in the pool. Life vests required while in paddleboat or deep end of pool, unless parents give their OK to Mark or Sue Seghers. All children must have an assigned guardian at the event.
We hope you can make it! This should be a fun event to help bridge the gap between chess seasons. Please feel free to forward this invitation to other children who are K-5 and may wish to attend. There are space limitations, so RSVP is required!
If you would like to play, or have questions, please call Mark Seghers, or respond via email at the address shown on the right-hand side of this blog.
Entry fee will be $5 per player. Proceeds will cover food, awards, and any remainder will go to Mill Valley's Scholastic Chess program. Offers to bring food or beverages are welcome! Please click here to see the "Evite" for this event. Let me know if I have your email incorrect, or if you were accidentally not included.
DATE: Saturday, July 28, 2007
- TIMES -
8:00-8:45AM - Registration
9AM - Game 1
10:30AM - Game 2
1:00 - Game 3
2:30 - Game 4
4:00 Awards and conclusion
DIRECTIONS: Take Racine Ave South from Hwy 43 to Tans Drive. West on Tans Drive to High Bluff Dr (2nd Left). Left on High Bluff, up hill then down again, property on bottom of hill on left. w207 s7004 High Bluff Drive- address on Tree. Park along side of long drive way or in the street.
Lunch (hotdogs and brats) will be served following Game 2. Between games, we will have paddleboat rides on the pond, and swimming in the pool. Parents MUST supervise their children while they are in the pool. Life vests required while in paddleboat or deep end of pool, unless parents give their OK to Mark or Sue Seghers. All children must have an assigned guardian at the event.
We hope you can make it! This should be a fun event to help bridge the gap between chess seasons. Please feel free to forward this invitation to other children who are K-5 and may wish to attend. There are space limitations, so RSVP is required!
If you would like to play, or have questions, please call Mark Seghers, or respond via email at the address shown on the right-hand side of this blog.
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