Category Archives: nj open

IM Dean Ippolito and FM Tommy Bartell shared first place and champion honors yesterday at the New Jersey State Chess Championship in Somerset. (Update: According to Ken Thomas, though his USCF membership still says “NJ” Bartell now officially resides in … Continue reading →

I visited the New Jersey State Chess Championship yesterday, as Round One began. I wish I could return today to see who will be joining the field on the two-day schedule. Already it is looking like a very competitive event, … Continue reading →

The 2009 New Jersey State Chess Championship celebrates its 63rd year on Labor Day weekend, September 5 – 7, 2009 at the Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset NJ (Exit 12 off I-287). It looks like it will be … Continue reading →

Dulany – Dell’orte White to play. Ippolito – Rohde Black to play. I have posted four of the better games form the New Jersey Open (see crosstables), including two from NJ Champion Mackenzie Molner and the two games that split the “best game” … Continue reading →

FM Steve Stoyko and NM Scott Masseyposing “for the blog” I dropped by the NJ State Chess Championship on Saturday to snap some pictures.  Despite the fact that it was not advertised in Chess Life, the tournament appeared to be … Continue reading →

The 62nd New Jersey State Championship (a.k.a. the New Jersey Open) chess tournament will run this weekend.  There was no advertisement in Chess Life, but you can find the complete details at the New Jersey State Chess Federation website.  It … Continue reading →

It’s not too late to join the 61st New Jersey Open, A Heritage Event, which starts today or tomorrow (if you choose the faster schedule) and runs through Monday, September 3 at the Somerset Ramada Inn, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset … Continue reading →