Comments on: 2010 World Open (Valley Forge)

By: Lerrenzo Davis

Lerrenzo Davis — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:05:17 +0000

Looking forward to World open 2011 U1800 I will make sure to bring a clock this time

By: Everest Tucker

Everest Tucker — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:42:56 +0000

Ken, of course I remember you! We did battle many a time in Syracuse, and i think maybe a few times elsewhere? You were always a challenge to me, because you played a solid game, and I really never could take beating you for granted… i always had to be careful and just try to catch you off guard! There was a guy I knew back in the 70′s when i was at SU named Mike Labins. He was a very humorous guy and used to refer to you as “ChamberDeath”, like the old English GM named Blackburn who was known as the “Black Death”… I always thought that was so funny, but appropriate! I hope to play you again sometime… maybe in one of Joe Ball’s tournaments? God bless you always! —- Everest

By: Kimani A. Stancil

Kimani A. Stancil — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:25:23 +0000

Steve and Daaim,

I think the mistaken identity is understandable. Unfortunately, I for one have not seen Greg in over 10 years which I think is true for many players who remember him as a strong MD/VA/DC player.

If I did not know Tom so well, I believe I could have made the same mistake.

Peace,
Kimani A. Stancil

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:25:29 +0000

Certainly not! This is Thomas Murphy, a very well-known blitz player. You can read about him here. Link: http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/09/28/tom-murphy-a-dc-legend/

By: Steve Mayer

Steve Mayer — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:10:48 +0000

I could be mistaken but isn’t the picture of Tom Murphy above actually one of Greg Acholanu?

By: Ken Chamberlain

Ken Chamberlain — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:16:48 +0000

Hey Everest! It’s a small world, and maybe you don’t even remember me. Played you many times, in Syracuse and upstate NY. Just recently got back into the game after a few years break.

By: Everest Tucker

Everest Tucker — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:46:37 +0000

Hey, Quentin! Thanks for the comment directed at me! It’s been over 20 years since I left Connecticut, but it was great fun living there! I’ve been back in New York State since 1990, and the only chess I get to do these days is to enjoy the Chess Drum and the Chessbase Web sites. I’m impressed that you remember our game from 1988… I certainly don’t recall that game, but I do remember playing in a few events held in Waterbury. We either were at the Library or Rob Roy’s house? Remember Rob Roy, he was our loyal tournament director? Do you play much chess, what are you doing these days? I’m thinking about retiring soon… from active work, that is! Once I don’t have to go to work anymore, I’m hoping to get back into chess a little! Thanks again for the nice comment, and I certainly hope to give you a chance for revenge, but I can’t promise that you’ll like it… 8>)

By: Quentin Mason

Quentin Mason — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:42:24 +0000

Hey Everest,

Good to see you still alive and kicking. We used to talk all the time in tournaments in Connecticut back in the 80′s and early 90′s. In fact, you even beat me in a game/30 in Waterbury in 88′. Get well so that I can get a chance to get revenge ….LOL.

take care

By: Precious Ballard

Precious Ballard — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:54:03 +0000

WOW to Justus!!! We are so proud of you…what an achievement!! Making history is in your path…… honey! Muah..Love Auntie!

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:33:32 +0000

Selected Games from the World Open