Greetings,
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
Billy Nixon took a week off in Arizona from dominating the April Swiss 75.
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
Peace be with you,
Paul Anderson - President of the Colorado Springs Chess Club