Who Qualified & CSCC April Recap
Greetings,
Don't forget about our online events: Sunday Night Chess on Chess.com! Blitz Arena at 6:15p & Rapid Swiss at 7:00p
https://www.chess.com/club/colorado-springs-chess-club?ref_id=7846680
The Colorado Springs Chess Club held the March Quick Qualifier at the club on the 5th Tuesday. Rhett Langseth earned a spot in the 3rd City Quick Championship section in November by surviving his nemesis, Clint Eads. There are 2 more qualifying events later this year.
1. 2025 Champion - Gunnar Andersen
2. 2025 Challenger winner - Bill Slichenmyer
3. 2025 Challenger runner-up - Nathaniel Heithoff
4. March Qualifier winner - Rhett Langseth
5. June Qualifier winner - ?
6. September Qualifier winner - ?
Clint vs Rhett image
Also, the Colorado Springs Chess Club held the April Speed Qualifier at a new location on Monday night since we are running out of 5th Tuesdays. Paul Anderson earned a spot in the 31st City Speed Championship section in December by surviving his nemesis, Jose Llacza. There are 2 more qualifying events later this year.
1. 2025 Champion - Rhett Langseth
2. 2025 Challenger winner - Jonathan Brown
3. 2025 Challenger runner-up - Joel Brown
4. April Qualifier winner - Paul Anderson
5. July Qualifier winner - ?
6. October Qualifier winner - ?
Speed Qualifier at Red Leg Brewing Co image
The 3rd City Quick Champ is the 2nd event and the 31st City Speed Champ is the 3rd event in our Championship Season at the club!
60th City Champ: October
3rd City Quick Champ: November 24th (Qualifiers: 3/31, 6/30, 9/26)
31st City Speed Champ: December 29th
Billy Nixon took a week off in Arizona from dominating the April Swiss 75. Let's hope I can get the correct image in the email this time,
April Swiss results & prizes image
You might be able to view the ratings report on the new platform here:
https://ratings.uschess.org/event/202604280423
LM Brian Wall had a wonderful 71st birthday at the Taco House and even got a free T-shirt and haircut!
Brian Wall image
Events
ONLINE
Sunday, May 3 @ 6:00 to 9:30pm
Weekly on Sunday
https://www.chess.com/club/colorado-springs-chess-club?ref_id=7846680
Bonus Blitz
Event: Online, 30 min Arena
TC: G/5+0
Rounds: 6:15pm, Mountain
Rapid Online
Event: Online, 4 round Swiss System
TC: G/10+10
Rounds: 7:00pm, Mountain
Site: https://www.chess.com/club/colorado-springs-chess-club?ref_id=7846680
Entry Fee: FREE
Registration: 1 hour before the start
Questions: Paul Anderson @ Text: (719) 551-9833; E-mail: cschess@juno.com
OTB
Swiss 70
Tuesday, May 5 @ 7:00 to 9:20pm
Weekly on Tuesday, until May 26, 2026
104 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
May Swiss 70
Event: Monthly, OTB, 4 Round Swiss System
Registration: About 6:00pm until 6:45pm each week.
Site: Acacia Apartment Bldg., 104 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Sections: Open & Unrated
Open Section
Time Control: G/70d10
Rounds: 4 - One game per night, starting at 7:00pm
Membership: USCF membership required
Monthly Entry Fee: $10.00; $5.00 for CSCC Supporting Members
One-Night Entry Fee: $4.00; $2.00 for CSCC Supporting Members
Prizes: Cash prizes TBA
Unrated Section
Time Control: Chosen by players or untimed
Rounds: 4 - One game per night, starting at 7:00pm
Membership: NO membership required
Monthly Entry Fee: FREE
One-Night Entry Fee: Also FREE
Prizes: Provided by Chess.com. Must be present at end of 4th round to receive the prize.
Entries: Paul Anderson
Payment: Cash or Paypal (cschess@juno.com)
Phone: (719) 551-9833 SMS
E-mail: cschess@juno.com
Peace be with you,
Paul Anderson - President of the Colorado Springs Chess Club
You can help the club pay the rent:
A donation
Renewing your Chess.com membership
Purchasing a Supporting Membership
Renewing your USCF membership through the club ($3 commission)
