Wilder Wadford outdid himself this year with the Land of the Sky tournament, gaining USCF Heritage status in its 25th iteration. A great turnout of 252 players made this an exciting event that made the attendees glad they came and those who missed it sorry they didn’t get there. Two players, Bruce Goodwin and Lee Zinzow, were recognized for having attended all 25 Land of the Sky tournaments.
Walter High
Looking back
If you were unable to attend the 2011 NC Open (featured this month in Chess Life), you may not have seen the reports published on the NCCA webpage last September. After reading the interview below, go to our archive page ( opens a new window ) for the complete story on this groundbreaking event.
A Krush of Star Power Helps the N.C. Open
Three-time women’s champ highlights strong field in Charlotte
By Randy Wheeless
There was plenty of star power at the recent N.C. Open – 6 Grandmasters and 10 International Masters, if you’re keeping score.
But the most recognizable face arguably belonged to IM Irina Krush – three-time U.S. Women’s Champion and a mainstay on the national chess stage for more than a decade.
Historical data on the State Scholastic Championships
I have been involved as a TD for the past six years at the North Carolina State Scholastic Championships, working the K-12 and K-8 sections. What has impressed me the most is the soaring quality of the players who come to the tables. Not only is this evident at the state championships, it is apparent at the local levels also.
Joshua Mu 2012 NC K-12 Champion
When I began playing in 2006, tournaments like the Asheboro Open and TACO tournament in Raleigh were primarily populated by adults. It is now common to witness a large contingent of scholastic players who can hold their own against the adults at any level. (more…)