MCC Blitz Marathon - OzChess

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-18-2010, 06:17 AM

MELBOURNE CHESS CLUB

BLITZ MARATHON

‘An event for real chess fanatics!’

When: Sunday July 11th, beginning at 10am

Where: Melbourne Chess Club, 66 Leicester St, Fitzroy 3065

Format: 10 player round robin (hopefully several, based on playing strength)
Each player plays each opponent 6 times (54 games in total)

Timetable: 9.30am, entries close
10.00am, round 1
11.00am, round 2
12.00 noon, round 3
1.00pm, lunch break
2.00pm, round 4
3.00pm, round 5
4.00pm, round 6
5.00pm, tea break
6.00pm, round 7
7.00pm, round 8
8.00pm, round 9

Time Controls: Blitz (5 minutes per player per game)

Prizes: 90% of money collected in entry fees. With a field of 10 MCC members ($200), the prize pool would be as follows (in each group):
1st $80, 2nd $50, 3rd $30, 4th $20

Parking: Lots of free parking close to MCC on Sundays. For advice on parking, please contact Grant Szuveges 0401-925-075 or via email: grantszuveges@gmail.com

Entry Fees: $20 MCC members, $30 non-members

Relegation: If there are 2 or more groups, the top two players in a group will book their place in the higher group in the next marathon (October 3rd). However, the bottom two players will be relegated to the lower group! In the case of a tie, all involved will move up or down for the next tournament.

The relegation concept is so that everyone still has something to play for even if they know that they can not win a prize. This is particularly important in a marathon style event.

Conduct: Players are expected to play EVERY game of the event. Withdrawals are not permitted due to the style of the event. Withdrawing from a tournament like this gives each of your unplayed opponents 6 points (not just 1) and thus ruins the whole event for all players involved. Anyone who does not play all games will NOT be permitted to play in this event again. This event isn’t for everyone. If you can not handle it, please do not enter.

Advice: Get a good night sleep the night before.
Prepare for your opponents.
Arm yourself with chocolate and caffeine drinks.
Eat a high carb dinner the night before (pasta etc).
Eat a good breakfast (but not too much).
Don’t play blitz between rounds.
Don’t get disheartened if you start badly – there are 54 games!
This is a marathon, not a sprint!
This is not work, it’s a fun chess event – enjoy it!

Enquiries: For any questions, please contact Grant Szuveges on 0401-925-075 or via email: grantszuveges@gmail.com

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-19-2010, 10:22 AM

We already have 4 players confirmed.... I will keep adding to the list as I get more entries in..... So far we have:

Frank LEKKAS
Brad ASHLOCK
Grant SZUVEGES
Chris KOLAK

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-22-2010, 01:39 AM

Hi everyone. 6 entries so far, so at least one round robin is filling up quickly... Contact me if you want to play so that I can add you to the list:

Frank LEKKAS
Brad ASHLOCK
Grant SZUVEGES
Chris KOLAK
James MACAULAY
Paul CAVEZZA

**Counterplay** · 06-22-2010, 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by Grant Szuveges

Hi everyone. 6 entries so far, so at least one round robin is filling up quickly... Contact me if you want to play so that I can add you to the list:

Frank LEKKAS
Brad ASHLOCK
Grant SZUVEGES
Chris KOLAK
James MACAULAY
Paul CAVEZZA

I'm very tempted to join the round robin as well Grant but I will talk to you about it at the club because there is something that might get in the way.

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-23-2010, 01:55 AM

Originally Posted by Counterplay

I'm very tempted to join the round robin as well Grant but I will talk to you about it at the club because there is something that might get in the way.

It is easier to catch me via phone (0401-925-075) or email grantszuveges@gmail.com than trying to catch me at the club.

Come on everyone, register for this tournament! Firegoat, are you playing?

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-24-2010, 11:13 PM

7 entries so far. Should fill the first tournament up fairly soon:

Brad ASHLOCK
Paul CAVEZZA
Chris KOLAK
Frank LEKKAS
James MACAULAY
Michael SKOLNIK
Grant SZUVEGES

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-26-2010, 05:58 PM

Hi everyone. We now have 11 players as certain starters. Assuming we get more players, this field will divide and multiply into 2 tournaments based on playing strength. At the moment, the definites are:

Brad ASHLOCK
Paul CAVEZZA
Ben FRAYLE
Goran ILIC
Chris KOLAK
Frank LEKKAS
James MACAULAY
Tristan RAYSON - HILL
Michael SKOLNIK
Grant SZUVEGES
Tony TOSEVSKI

The list of 'maybes' at the moment is:

Michael BARON
Jack HUGHES
Jesse JAGER
Simon KARUMBI
Adolph LEKKAS
David STIMSON
Elizabeth WARREN

So at this stage I expect that we will have enough for two round robins, and three if we are lucky......

A number of potential players have asked me "Isnt it a lot of chess for one day?" Thats a valid question, but if you examine it carefully, you will notice that the schedule is a lot less taxing than the Sunday on 3 day weekenders such as the Begonia and the Vic Open - where you play 3 long games, often lasting 13 hours total. In this event, you only have to play for 11 hours and that includes 2 one hour breaks for meals. And, you dont have to play the next day or the day before (unless you play allegro too).....

So, if you can handle the Vic Open, or Ballarat, you will certainly be able to handle this tournament! Get your entries in!

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-28-2010, 03:21 AM

A larger field is beginning to emerge for the event, with a few of Melbourne Chess Club's stronger FMs seriously considering playing in the tournament. Here are the definite and maybe list at the moment....

Definite (13):

Brad ASHLOCK
Paul CAVEZZA
Ben FRAYLE
Goran ILIC
Chris KOLAK
Tanya KOLAK
Frank LEKKAS
James MACAULAY
Tristan RAYSON - HILL
Michael SKOLNIK
David STIMSON
Grant SZUVEGES (FM)
Tony TOSEVSKI

Maybe (9):

Michael BARON (FM)
David BEAUMONT
Jack HUGHES
Jesse JAGER
Bill JORDAN (FM)
Simon KARUMBI
Adolph LEKKAS
Marcus RAINE
Elizabeth WARREN

**Just2Good** · 06-28-2010, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by Grant Szuveges

A larger field is beginning to emerge for the event, with a few of Melbourne Chess Club's stronger FMs seriously considering playing in the tournament. Here are the definite and maybe list at the moment....

Definite (13):

Brad ASHLOCK
Paul CAVEZZA
Ben FRAYLE
Goran ILIC
Chris KOLAK
Tanya KOLAK
Frank LEKKAS
James MACAULAY
Tristan RAYSON - HILL
Michael SKOLNIK
David STIMSON
Grant SZUVEGES (FM)
Tony TOSEVSKI

Maybe (9):

Michael BARON (FM)
David BEAUMONT
Jack HUGHES
Jesse JAGER
Bill JORDAN (FM)
Simon KARUMBI
Adolph LEKKAS
Marcus RAINE
Elizabeth WARREN

My money is on the highlighted player to do well. Go Marcus!

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-28-2010, 09:14 PM

Ive been down at MCC tonight, and more people have expressed interest in the tournament. Great to see blitz fanatic Richard Voon playing too!

Definite (15):

Brad ASHLOCK
Paul CAVEZZA
Ben FRAYLE
Goran ILIC
Chris KOLAK
Tanya KOLAK
Frank LEKKAS
James MACAULAY
Jack PUCCINI
Tristan RAYSON - HILL
Michael SKOLNIK
David STIMSON
Grant SZUVEGES (FM)
Tony TOSEVSKI
Richard VOON

Maybe (12):

Michael BARON (FM)
David BEAUMONT
Jack HUGHES
Jesse JAGER
Bill JORDAN (FM)
Simon KARUMBI
Victor KILDISAS
Adolph LEKKAS
Marcus RAINE
Mirko RUJEVIC (IM)
Erik TEICHMANN (FM)
Elizabeth WARREN

**Pablito15** · 06-29-2010, 06:15 AM

looks like a potentially great top group!!

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-29-2010, 11:21 PM

Definite (15):

Brad ASHLOCK
Paul CAVEZZA
Ben FRAYLE
Goran ILIC
Chris KOLAK
Tanya KOLAK
Frank LEKKAS
James MACAULAY
Jack PUCCINI
Tristan RAYSON - HILL
Michael SKOLNIK
David STIMSON
Grant SZUVEGES (FM)
Tony TOSEVSKI
Richard VOON

Maybe (14):

Michael BARON (FM)
David BEAUMONT
Jack HUGHES
Jesse JAGER
Bill JORDAN (FM)
Simon KARUMBI
Victor KILDISAS
Adolph LEKKAS
Marcus RAINE
Elliot RENZIES
Ishan RHODES - MORRIS
Mirko RUJEVIC (IM)
Erik TEICHMANN (FM)
Elizabeth WARREN

**Just2Good** · 06-29-2010, 11:45 PM

I am so jealous I can't go to this tournament! I'd be a shoe in to win it btw, my blitz powers are legendary!

People do this when they see my amazing blitz skills

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-30-2010, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Just2Good

I am so jealous I can't go to this tournament! I'd be a shoe in to win it btw, my blitz powers are legendary!

People do this when they see my amazing blitz skills

Cant you get a cheap flight with Jetstar or someone? Or are you unavailable that weekend?

Who will be the first interstater to enter???

**Grant Szuveges** · 06-30-2010, 06:44 PM

Here is the latest list of entries - including blitz fanatic Jack Shanks!

Definite (16):

Brad ASHLOCK
Paul CAVEZZA
Ben FRAYLE
Goran ILIC
Chris KOLAK
Tanya KOLAK
Frank LEKKAS
James MACAULAY
Jack PUCCINI
Tristan RAYSON - HILL
Jack SHANKS
Michael SKOLNIK
David STIMSON
Grant SZUVEGES (FM)
Tony TOSEVSKI
Richard VOON

Maybe (18):

Michael BARON (FM)
David BEAUMONT
Jack HUGHES
Jesse JAGER
Bill JORDAN (FM)
Simon KARUMBI
Victor KILDISAS
Jake KOSTRZEWA
Adolph LEKKAS
Aires MASCARENHAS
Marcus RAINE
Elliot RENZIES
Ishan RHODES - MORRIS
Mirko RUJEVIC (IM)
Brian SHANKS
Erik TEICHMANN (FM)
Sylvester URBAN
Elizabeth WARREN

06-18-2010, 06:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	MCC Blitz Marathon MELBOURNE CHESS CLUB BLITZ MARATHON ‘An event for real chess fanatics!’ When: Sunday July 11th, beginning at 10am Where: Melbourne Chess Club, 66 Leicester St, Fitzroy 3065 Format: 10 player round robin (hopefully several, based on playing strength) Each player plays each opponent 6 times (54 games in total) Timetable: 9.30am, entries close 10.00am, round 1 11.00am, round 2 12.00 noon, round 3 1.00pm, lunch break 2.00pm, round 4 3.00pm, round 5 4.00pm, round 6 5.00pm, tea break 6.00pm, round 7 7.00pm, round 8 8.00pm, round 9 Time Controls: Blitz (5 minutes per player per game) Prizes: 90% of money collected in entry fees. With a field of 10 MCC members ($200), the prize pool would be as follows (in each group): 1st $80, 2nd $50, 3rd $30, 4th $20 Parking: Lots of free parking close to MCC on Sundays. For advice on parking, please contact Grant Szuveges 0401-925-075 or via email: grantszuveges@gmail.com Entry Fees: $20 MCC members, $30 non-members Relegation: If there are 2 or more groups, the top two players in a group will book their place in the higher group in the next marathon (October 3rd). However, the bottom two players will be relegated to the lower group! In the case of a tie, all involved will move up or down for the next tournament. The relegation concept is so that everyone still has something to play for even if they know that they can not win a prize. This is particularly important in a marathon style event. Conduct: Players are expected to play EVERY game of the event. Withdrawals are not permitted due to the style of the event. Withdrawing from a tournament like this gives each of your unplayed opponents 6 points (not just 1) and thus ruins the whole event for all players involved. Anyone who does not play all games will NOT be permitted to play in this event again. This event isn’t for everyone. If you can not handle it, please do not enter. Advice: Get a good night sleep the night before. Prepare for your opponents. Arm yourself with chocolate and caffeine drinks. Eat a high carb dinner the night before (pasta etc). Eat a good breakfast (but not too much). Don’t play blitz between rounds. Don’t get disheartened if you start badly – there are 54 games! This is a marathon, not a sprint! This is not work, it’s a fun chess event – enjoy it! Enquiries: For any questions, please contact Grant Szuveges on 0401-925-075 or via email: grantszuveges@gmail.com __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

06-19-2010, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	4 players so far... We already have 4 players confirmed.... I will keep adding to the list as I get more entries in..... So far we have: Frank LEKKAS Brad ASHLOCK Grant SZUVEGES Chris KOLAK __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

06-22-2010, 01:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	6 entries so far... Hi everyone. 6 entries so far, so at least one round robin is filling up quickly... Contact me if you want to play so that I can add you to the list: Frank LEKKAS Brad ASHLOCK Grant SZUVEGES Chris KOLAK James MACAULAY Paul CAVEZZA __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

06-22-2010, 07:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Counterplay Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 76	Originally Posted by Grant Szuveges Hi everyone. 6 entries so far, so at least one round robin is filling up quickly... Contact me if you want to play so that I can add you to the list: Frank LEKKAS Brad ASHLOCK Grant SZUVEGES Chris KOLAK James MACAULAY Paul CAVEZZA I'm very tempted to join the round robin as well Grant but I will talk to you about it at the club because there is something that might get in the way.

06-23-2010, 01:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	Originally Posted by Counterplay I'm very tempted to join the round robin as well Grant but I will talk to you about it at the club because there is something that might get in the way. It is easier to catch me via phone (0401-925-075) or email grantszuveges@gmail.com than trying to catch me at the club. Come on everyone, register for this tournament! Firegoat, are you playing? __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

06-24-2010, 11:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	latest list of players 7 entries so far. Should fill the first tournament up fairly soon: Brad ASHLOCK Paul CAVEZZA Chris KOLAK Frank LEKKAS James MACAULAY Michael SKOLNIK Grant SZUVEGES __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

06-26-2010, 05:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	one tournament full, now we start on the second... Hi everyone. We now have 11 players as certain starters. Assuming we get more players, this field will divide and multiply into 2 tournaments based on playing strength. At the moment, the definites are: Brad ASHLOCK Paul CAVEZZA Ben FRAYLE Goran ILIC Chris KOLAK Frank LEKKAS James MACAULAY Tristan RAYSON - HILL Michael SKOLNIK Grant SZUVEGES Tony TOSEVSKI The list of 'maybes' at the moment is: Michael BARON Jack HUGHES Jesse JAGER Simon KARUMBI Adolph LEKKAS David STIMSON Elizabeth WARREN So at this stage I expect that we will have enough for two round robins, and three if we are lucky...... A number of potential players have asked me "Isnt it a lot of chess for one day?" Thats a valid question, but if you examine it carefully, you will notice that the schedule is a lot less taxing than the Sunday on 3 day weekenders such as the Begonia and the Vic Open - where you play 3 long games, often lasting 13 hours total. In this event, you only have to play for 11 hours and that includes 2 one hour breaks for meals. And, you dont have to play the next day or the day before (unless you play allegro too)..... So, if you can handle the Vic Open, or Ballarat, you will certainly be able to handle this tournament! Get your entries in! __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

06-28-2010, 03:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	Large field emerging, FMs "thinking about it"... A larger field is beginning to emerge for the event, with a few of Melbourne Chess Club's stronger FMs seriously considering playing in the tournament. Here are the definite and maybe list at the moment.... Definite (13): Brad ASHLOCK Paul CAVEZZA Ben FRAYLE Goran ILIC Chris KOLAK Tanya KOLAK Frank LEKKAS James MACAULAY Tristan RAYSON - HILL Michael SKOLNIK David STIMSON Grant SZUVEGES (FM) Tony TOSEVSKI Maybe (9): Michael BARON (FM) David BEAUMONT Jack HUGHES Jesse JAGER Bill JORDAN (FM) Simon KARUMBI Adolph LEKKAS Marcus RAINE Elizabeth WARREN __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

06-28-2010, 04:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by Grant Szuveges A larger field is beginning to emerge for the event, with a few of Melbourne Chess Club's stronger FMs seriously considering playing in the tournament. Here are the definite and maybe list at the moment.... Definite (13): Brad ASHLOCK Paul CAVEZZA Ben FRAYLE Goran ILIC Chris KOLAK Tanya KOLAK Frank LEKKAS James MACAULAY Tristan RAYSON - HILL Michael SKOLNIK David STIMSON Grant SZUVEGES (FM) Tony TOSEVSKI Maybe (9): Michael BARON (FM) David BEAUMONT Jack HUGHES Jesse JAGER Bill JORDAN (FM) Simon KARUMBI Adolph LEKKAS Marcus RAINE Elizabeth WARREN My money is on the highlighted player to do well. Go Marcus! __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

06-28-2010, 09:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	3 tournaments likely! Ive been down at MCC tonight, and more people have expressed interest in the tournament. Great to see blitz fanatic Richard Voon playing too! Definite (15): Brad ASHLOCK Paul CAVEZZA Ben FRAYLE Goran ILIC Chris KOLAK Tanya KOLAK Frank LEKKAS James MACAULAY Jack PUCCINI Tristan RAYSON - HILL Michael SKOLNIK David STIMSON Grant SZUVEGES (FM) Tony TOSEVSKI Richard VOON Maybe (12): Michael BARON (FM) David BEAUMONT Jack HUGHES Jesse JAGER Bill JORDAN (FM) Simon KARUMBI Victor KILDISAS Adolph LEKKAS Marcus RAINE Mirko RUJEVIC (IM) Erik TEICHMANN (FM) Elizabeth WARREN __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

06-29-2010, 06:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pablito15 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 668	looks like a potentially great top group!! __________________ My Blog!

06-29-2010, 11:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	latest list of entries... Definite (15): Brad ASHLOCK Paul CAVEZZA Ben FRAYLE Goran ILIC Chris KOLAK Tanya KOLAK Frank LEKKAS James MACAULAY Jack PUCCINI Tristan RAYSON - HILL Michael SKOLNIK David STIMSON Grant SZUVEGES (FM) Tony TOSEVSKI Richard VOON Maybe (14): Michael BARON (FM) David BEAUMONT Jack HUGHES Jesse JAGER Bill JORDAN (FM) Simon KARUMBI Victor KILDISAS Adolph LEKKAS Marcus RAINE Elliot RENZIES Ishan RHODES - MORRIS Mirko RUJEVIC (IM) Erik TEICHMANN (FM) Elizabeth WARREN __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

06-29-2010, 11:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	I am so jealous I can't go to this tournament! I'd be a shoe in to win it btw, my blitz powers are legendary! People do this when they see my amazing blitz skills __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

06-30-2010, 12:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	Originally Posted by Just2Good I am so jealous I can't go to this tournament! I'd be a shoe in to win it btw, my blitz powers are legendary! People do this when they see my amazing blitz skills Cant you get a cheap flight with Jetstar or someone? Or are you unavailable that weekend? Who will be the first interstater to enter??? __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

06-30-2010, 06:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Grant Szuveges Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003	Shanks is in! Here is the latest list of entries - including blitz fanatic Jack Shanks! Definite (16): Brad ASHLOCK Paul CAVEZZA Ben FRAYLE Goran ILIC Chris KOLAK Tanya KOLAK Frank LEKKAS James MACAULAY Jack PUCCINI Tristan RAYSON - HILL Jack SHANKS Michael SKOLNIK David STIMSON Grant SZUVEGES (FM) Tony TOSEVSKI Richard VOON Maybe (18): Michael BARON (FM) David BEAUMONT Jack HUGHES Jesse JAGER Bill JORDAN (FM) Simon KARUMBI Victor KILDISAS Jake KOSTRZEWA Adolph LEKKAS Aires MASCARENHAS Marcus RAINE Elliot RENZIES Ishan RHODES - MORRIS Mirko RUJEVIC (IM) Brian SHANKS Erik TEICHMANN (FM) Sylvester URBAN Elizabeth WARREN __________________ People who have nothing to hide post using their real names...

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