Monday, August 18, 2014

22nd Annual Parkersburg Homecoming Chess Tournament

The 22nd Annual Parkersburg Homecoming Chess Tournament was held on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the Parkersburg Municipal Building at 2nd & Market Streets in Parkersburg, WV. Fifteen players competed in the tournament.

The position of Parkersurg Homecoming Champion went to David Hines of Ridgely, WV. The position of second place in the rated section was tied between Markle Butcher of Buckhannon, WV and Ack Morgan III of Sistersville, WV. Brian Adams of Gallipolis Ferry, WV took home the U1300 class prize. Special congratulations also go out to Jordan Whistler of Marietta, OH, who gained 125 rating points in this event.

Congratulations to the prize winners, and thanks to everyone who turned out to make this a great tournament! We hope to see you all next year! Pictures from the event will soon be uploaded to the Mid-Ohio Valley Chess Club's photo gallery, so keep an eye on this page for updatees.

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