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.
East Central Illinois Chess League
