Puzzles and Chess Updates

Chess enthusiasts were thrilled to see the results of the 2021 Electronic Knights Championship, where Jeffrey Reger emerged victorious. Reger, hailing from Silver Spring, Maryland, secured his first championship title after competing against 140 players in a series of preliminary and semi-final sections.

The final standings showcased Reger’s impressive performance with a score of 4/6, including 2 wins, 4 draws, and no losses. His weighted score of 35.1 secured him the top spot and a prize of $560. Following closely behind were Dean Arne Barclay and Tim Corkum, who claimed the second and third positions, respectively.

In other chess news, the 50th edition of the Absolute Correspondence Chess Championship kicked off on March 3rd, featuring top players like Frederick S Rhine, Gordon B Magat, and John Millett. The tournament promises fierce competition and a $100 prize for the ultimate winner, courtesy of an anonymous donor.

Chess enthusiasts can also look forward to the upcoming 2023 Electronic Knights Semi-Final, where players like Robert Irons, Aaden Jenks, and Michael Buss will battle it out on the ICCF server. The tournament, which is USCF rated, has generated excitement among the chess community.

As chess aficionados eagerly await the next moves in these prestigious tournaments, they can also test their skills with the engaging puzzles provided in the latest issue. Puzzle enthusiasts can find the answers to Puzzle 1, Puzzle 2, and Puzzle 3 at the very end of the issue, offering a satisfying conclusion to their mental challenges.