League Round 8 Team; First Half of Season

After the first half of the season, Uni High and U-High both remain undefeated and lead their respective divisions. The championship will probably hinge on the final round match between these two teams. Bismarck has the next best record, at 6-2; Bismarck lost to Mahomet and rebounded to win against Olympia. Mahomet, 5-3, then went on to lose to Georgetown, giving Mr. Corbin and the Buffaloes their first win of the season. LaSalette is also 5-3, losing against Heyworth (3-5) and beating Danville (2-6).

The other teams are Urbana (3-5), Mattoon still looking for their first win, last year's West winner Charleston (4-4), and Olympia (2-6).

League Round 8 Individual

With the season half over, here are the top twelve individuals: 1. George Ruan, Uni; 2. Josh Ayers, U-High; 3. Nathan Fritz, Charleston; 4. Max Sigalov, Uni; 5. Ken Albin, Bismarck; 6. Nathan Beauchamp, Uni; 7. Kaleb Schwaiger, Mahomet; 8. Stephen Bloch, LaSalette and Jeff Sweedler, Urbana; 10. Jacob White, Bismarck and Cole Frank, U-High; three-way tie for 12th: Alex Russell, Heyworth; Nicholas Jemison, LaSalette; Evan Millam, Mahomet.

Several players are close behind, including 15th place Shawn Lu, Uni, and Thomas Buschmann, LaSalette. There continue to be several undefeated players. Only one point currently separates #1 from #2.

League Round 6 Team

After six rounds, there are two undefeated teams: Uni High in the East and U-High in the West. Both lab schools are also at the top in point totals. Bismarck is now 5-1; the team is dedicated, hard working, and continuously improving. Even after losing several key players from last year, Bismarck continues to be a force in the ECICL. LaSalette and Mahomet are both 4-2. Mahomet picked off Charleston twice; this has to be welcome news to Mr. Pirtle, who saw his team struggle early on in the season. LaSalette actually lost its last two matches to a resurgent Bismarck.

The remaining teams are Charleston (3-3), Urbana (2-4), Heyworth (2-4), and Danville (2-2). Georgetown, Mattoon, and Olympia are still trying to get their first win.

League Round 6 Individual

After six rounds, the top 12 are the following: 1. Nathan Fritz, Charleston, 90; 1. George Ruan, Uni, 90; 3. Josh Ayers, U-High, 89; 4. Ken Albin, Bismarck, 81; 5. Max Sigalov, Uni, 78; 6. Nathan Beauchamp, Uni, 66; 7. Jacob White, Bismarck, 65; 8. Stephen Bloch, LaSalette, 63; 9. Kaleb Schwaiger, Mahomet, 58.5; 10. Cole Frank, U-High, 58; and in a four-way tie for 11th place Alex Russell, Heyworth; Thomas Buschmann, LaSalette; Nicholas Jemison, LaSalette; and Evan Millam, Mahomet, all at 54.

There are players that moved out of the top 12 as well as up. As can be seen, every point counts, with some within 0.5 points of the nearest opponent. Close behind is 15th place Shawn Lu of Uni at 50 (and playing 4th or 5th board, this shows the tremendous job he is doing). Also, there are several undefeated players.

League Round 4 Team

After four rounds, three teams remain undefeated: Uni, LaSalette, and U-High. The two teams at 3-1 are Charleston and Bismarck. Teams at 2-2 are Heyworth, Danville, and Mahomet. Teams still looking for their first wins are the following: Georgetown, Mattoon, Urbana, and Olympia.

League Round 4 Individual

After four rounds, there are already some clear leaders. The top 12 players in the league receive medals at the end of the year. Here are the current top twelve (total points are at the end): 1. Fritz, Nathan Chr 72; 1. Ruan, George Uni 72; 3. Ayers, Josh U-Hi 58; 4. Albin, Ken Bis 54; 4. Russell, Alex Hey 54; 4. Bloch, Stephen LaS 54; 7. Sigalov, Max Uni 52; 8. Buschmann, Tho. LaS 44; 8. Beauchamp, Nat. Uni 44; 10. White, Jacob Bis 39; 10. Hiltebeitel, Jon. Chr 39; 10. Spencer, Connor LaS 39; 10. Schwaiger, Kaleb Mah 39.

Close behind are several players, including Levi Slaughter at Charleston (38.5 points).

Website Update

On the menu at the top of the screen, match results are listed under 2010-2011 Results.

League Round 2

After Round 1, Uni, Normal, Heyworth, Danville, and LaSalette are undefeated at 2-0. Teams at 1-1 are Bismarck and Charleston. Teams still looking for their first victories are Georgetown, Mattoon, Urbana, Mahomet, and Olympia.

There are several players tied for first; please check the results page for the latest update.

Trahan Open 10/23/2010

Trahan -- Trahan Open Cross Table, Page 1
Congratulations to all players who participated. Theo Ellis, Bismarck-Henning, took 1st place with a perfect 4-0 score by defeating 2nd place Stephan Wetter (3-1, from Normal U-High) in the last round.

No. Name St Rate 1 2 3 4 Score

1. Ellis, Theo (7)............... nnnn W4 W18 W10 W2 4.0

2. Wetter, Stephan (18).......... nnnn W12 W3 W9 L1 3.0
3. Massman, Chris (14)........... nnnn W17 L2 W6 W8 3.0
4. Baldwin, Alex (2)............. nnnn L1 W16 W17 W7 3.0
5. Ellis, Donald (6)............. nnnn W8 L6 W11 W9 3.0

6. Granger, Kyle (10)............ nnnn D7 W5 L3 W10 2.5
7. Kreuger, Blake (13)........... nnnn D6 W19 W15 L4 2.5

8. France, Nick (9).............. nnnn L5 W12 W13 L3 2.0
9. Peterson, Taylor (16)......... nnnn -B- W13 L2 L5 2.0
10. Braun, Michael (3)............ nnnn W16 W11 L1 L6 2.0
11. Groomz, Jackson (11).......... nnnn W15 L10 L5 W17 2.0
12. Aziaka, Nornubari (1)......... nnnn L2 L8 W19 W16 2.0
13. Cadman, Tia (4)............... nnnn W14 L9 L8 W15 2.0
14. Hinshaw, Clarrisa (12)........ nnnn L13 L15 -B- W18 2.0

15. Winters, Stetson (19)......... nnnn L11 W14 L7 L13 1.0
16. Dotson, Molly (5)............. nnnn L10 L4 W18 L12 1.0
17. Shah, Amy (17)................ nnnn L3 -B- L4 L11 1.0
18. Fisher, Reese (8)............. nnnn W19 L1 L16 L14 1.0
19. Owen, Izzy (15)............... nnnn L18 L7 L12 -B- 1.0

Trahan Team 10/23/2010

Trahan -- Trahan Team Cross Table, Page 1

No. Name St Rate Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Score

1. Normal U-High (2)............. nnnn W7,34.0 W3,58.0 W2,58.0 3.0

2. Heyworth (4).................. nnnn W8,58.0 W4,45.0 L1,0.0 2.0
3. Charleston (1)................ nnnn W6,38.5 L1,0.0 W5,35.5 2.0
4. Stanford-Olmpia (7)........... nnnn W5,30.0 L2,13.0 W6,30.0 2.0

5. Bismarck (3).................. nnnn L4,28.0 W7,51.0 L3,22.5 1.0
6. Danville (5).................. nnnn L3,19.5 W8,58.0 L4,28.0 1.0
7. Mahomet (6)................... nnnn L1,24.0 L5,7.0 W8,49.0 1.0

8. Mattoon (8)................... nnnn L2,0.0 L6,0.0 L7,9.0 0.0


Trahan -- Trahan Team Board Cross Tables, Page 1

No. Name St Rate Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Score

BOARD 1
1. Millburg, Jarek, Stanford-Olmpia............. nnnn W7 W6 W5 3.0
2. Su, Alex, Normal U-High...................... nnnn L4 W3 W6 2.0
3. Fritz, Nathan, Charleston.................... nnnn W5 L2 W7 2.0
4. Millan Evan, Mahomet......................... nnnn W2 L7 W8 2.0
5. Patel, Ashish, Danville...................... nnnn L3 W8 L1 1.0
6. Russell, Alex, Heyworth...................... nnnn W8 L1 L2 1.0
7. White, Jacob, Bismarck....................... nnnn L1 W4 L3 1.0
8. Lee, Dalton, Mattoon......................... nnnn L6 L5 L4 0.0
BOARD 2
9. Shah, Love, Danville......................... nnnn W14 W16 W15 3.0
10. JeRue, Jaedan, Bismarck...................... nnnn W15 W13 D14 2.5
11. Tian, John, Normal U-High.................... nnnn L13 W14 W12 2.0
12. Thomspon, Austn, Heyworth.................... nnnn W16 W15 L11 2.0
13. Schwaiger, Kaleb, Mahomet.................... nnnn W11 L10 W16 2.0
14. Hiltebeitel, Jonah, Charleston............... nnnn L9 L11 D10 0.5
15. Nolan, Joey, Stanford-Olmpia................. nnnn L10 L12 L9 0.0
16. Eveland, Mason, Mattoon...................... nnnn L12 L9 L13 0.0
BOARD 3
17. Frank, Cole, Normal U-High................... nnnn W23 W18 W19 3.0
18. Hurtault, Jelani, Charleston................. nnnn W20 L17 W21 2.0
19. Cross, Sam, Heyworth......................... nnnn W24 W22 L17 2.0
20. Shillo, Ali, Danville........................ nnnn L18 W24 W22 2.0
21. Rome, Codie, Bismarck........................ nnnn L22 W23 L18 1.0
22. Bate, Steve, Stanford-Olmpia................. nnnn W21 L19 L20 1.0
23. Bellafiore, John, Mahomet.................... nnnn L17 L21 W24 1.0
24. Hutchinson, Ross, Mattoon.................... nnnn L19 L20 L23 0.0
BOARD 4
25. Rife, Dylan, Bismarck........................ nnnn W30 W39 W31 3.0
26. Evans, Jordan, Normal U-High................. nnnn W42 W31 W27 3.0
27. Cross, Ben, Heyworth......................... nnnn W29 W30 L26 2.0
28. Drake, Scott, Danville....................... nnnn D31 W29 L30 1.5
29. Cole, Mark, Mattoon.......................... nnnn L27 L28 W39 1.0
30. Steen, Chris, Stanford-Olmpia................ nnnn L25 L27 W28 1.0
31. Wiles, Eric, Charleston...................... nnnn D28 L26 L25 0.5
BOARD 5
32. Ford, Joey, Bismarck......................... nnnn W36 W46 W37 3.0
33. Hatch, Tim, Normal U-High.................... nnnn W39 W37 W34 3.0
34. Fleigle, Jared, Heyworth..................... nnnn W38 W36 L33 2.0
35. Applegate, Lara, Danville.................... nnnn D37 W38 L36 1.5
36. Ohnemus, Christian, Stanford-Olmpia.......... nnnn L32 L34 W35 1.0
37. Vassay, Rhydon, Charleston................... nnnn D35 L33 L32 0.5
38. Newby, Caleb, Mattoon........................ nnnn L34 L35 L46 0.0
39. Hunter, Matthew, Mahomet..................... nnnn L33 L25 L29 0.0
BOARD 6
40. St. John, Ray, Normal U-High................. nnnn W46 W44 W41 3.0
41. Lewis, Halle, Heyworth....................... nnnn W48 W45 L40 2.0
42. Wright, Caleb, Mahomet....................... nnnn L26 W47 W48 2.0
43. Cottrill, Ryan, Danville..................... nnnn L44 W48 W45 2.0
44. Arnmstrong, Jordan, Charleston............... nnnn W43 L40 W47 2.0
45. Aldred, Justin, Stanford-Olmpia.............. nnnn W47 L41 L43 1.0
46. Wilson, Daniel, Mahomet...................... nnnn L40 L32 W38 1.0
47. Fox, Branden, Bismarck....................... nnnn L45 L42 L44 0.0
48. Smith, Karie, Mattoon........................ nnnn L41 L43 L42 0.0

Trahan Tournament

The Trahan Tournament will be held October 23, 2010, at Heyworth High School. The teams are composed of six boards, with team points awarded as in regular matches. Team time controls are 60/5. There will be an open section. Ribbons will be awarded for the first 3 teams. Places 1-10 will be awarded in the open section. This tournament serves as an IHSA qualifying event. New coaches: To compete at the IHSA State Tournament, a team must play in at least one tournament three or more rounds in a swiss format with at least 4 teams.

Registration is 8:00-8:30, with Roud 1 at 9:00, Round 2 at 11:15, and Round 3 at 2:00. Awards will be handed out at 4:30.

If you are an ECICL team and you do not plan on attending, please call or notify Jerry Parker, Heyworth High School. He can be reached by email at parkerj@husd4.k12.il.us.

2010: Congratulations Coaches

Pat Coulton of Charleston and Duane Collins of Danville were recognized at the 2010 IHSA State Chess Tournament awards ceremony for 10 and 15 years of coaching, respectively.

Also at the Awards ceremony Daniel Cheng won 2nd place on 4th board for his perfect 7-0 score. This makes Daniel 14-0 over the last two State Championships. Uni is sad to see him graduating.

2010: The Winners Are

University High School Urbana lost their last round but remained easily ahead of the second place team and took home the class 1A Trophy at 5-2 in 14th place .

With their big win in the last round, U-High came from behind to claim the 2A trophy to finish 5-2 in 23rd place.

Other results for the ECICL: 44th Charleston 4-3; 50th Normal Community 4-3; 55th Mahomet 4-3; 65th Bismarck 3.5-3.5; 69th Bloomington 3-4; 77th Heyworth 3-4; 86th Danville 3-4; 87th Stanford 3-4; 115th Georgetown 2-5.

Doug Phenicie Update 01/30/2010

Tournament Results for the 2010 Doug Phenicie Tournament held at Heyworth High School:

Group 1
1st Evan Millam Mahomet
2nd Kenton Banyai Charleston

Group 2
1st Austin Childers Bismarck
2nd Ashish Patel Danville

Group 3
1st Malcolm Wadia Norm Comm
2nd Jarek Milburg Olympia

Group 4
1st Kenneth Albin Bismarck
2nd Tim Geiselman Bismarck

Group 5
1st John Bellafiore Mahomet
2nd Ross Mattingly Charleston

Group 6
1st Riley Dittus Heyworth
2nd Sam Perry Mahomet

Group 7
1st Jelani Hartault Charleston
2nd John Rogers Bismarck

Group 8
1st Jaden Jarue Bismarck
2nd Halle Lewis Heyworth

Group 9
1st Kyle G. Mahomet
2nd Chris Stengle Heyworth
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ECICL Final Standings 2009-2010

Final Standings for the ECICL 2009-2010 Season

WEST
1. Charleston
2. Normal U-High
3. Normal Community
4. Heyworth
5. Mahomet
6. Olympia

EAST
1. Uni High Urbana
2. LaSalette
3. Bismarck
4. Danville
5. Georgetown
6. Mattoon

Top Twelve Varsity Players
1. Banyai, Kenton Charleston

2. Ruan, George Urbana University

3. Porter III, Larry Bismarck

4. Cheng, Daniel Urbana University

5. Kallakuri, Krishna Normal Community

6. Sigalov, Max Urbana University

7. Millan, Evan Mahomet

8. Childers, Austin Bismarck

9. Sumantri, Thomas LaSalette

10. Bhavsar, Manan Danville

11. Spencer, Connor LaSalette

12. Meyer, Michael Urbana University

Congratulations to all teams and players!

Doug Phenicie Tournament 01/30/2010

Normal Community, Charleston, Danville, Bismarck-Henning, Heyworth, Mahomet-Seymour, Georgetown-Ridge Farm, Olympia, Normal U-High, and Mattoon met at Heyworth for a three round tournament. Also, league awards are issued.

For the year, University High Urbana finished first in the East, with Charleston first in the West.

Illini Classic January 8, 2011

The Illini Classic is scheduled on January 8, 2011, at the University of Illinois Union. The entry fee for ECICL teams is covered by league fees. There is a 5-board varsity tournament, a 5-board junior varsity section, and an open.

Please email Chris Merli with rosters as early as possible. List every possible player, for it is easier for him to remove players than it is to add them the day of the tournament. Registration is 8-8:30; if you are late but will make it by 9:00, please call Chris Merli to prevent forfeiting round 1. There is also more information at the ICCA.