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2008 Starkweather Celebration
The new Second Saturday Specials Series had a successful debut with its opening number, the Starkweather Celebration. Named in honor of Mr. Don Starkweather, the former Board Member given large credit with birthing this concept, the 3-round, 1-day event was held on the 9th of February, 2008. The Second Saturday Specials inaugural event consisted of 2 sections.
Felix McCain of Lynchburg won the title, the 6 Grand Prix points, and the big bucks with a perfect 3-0 score, including a last-round Black win over fellow Class-A player Harold Mitchell, who came down from West Virginia. In the second section, Bluefield's Gilbert Stone clocked in with a fine 3-0 score of his own for a clean sweep. Congratulations to the winners! The Roanoke Valley Chess Club sincerely appreciates everyone who participated and made the first step into our regular Second Saturday Specials a successful one!
Felix McCain
Check out the official USCF crosstable
Championship Section
| Place | Player | Score | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Felix McCain | 3.0 | $125.00 |
| 2nd Place (tie) | Harold Mitchell | 2.0 | $43.75 |
| 2nd Place (tie) | Andrew Krawczyk | 2.0 | $43.75 |
| 2nd Place (tie) | Mike Huff | 2.0 | $43.75 |
| 2nd Place (tie) | J. Robert Mahan | 2.0 | $43.75 |
Lower Section
| Place | Player | Score | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Gilbert Stone | 3.0 | $125.00 |
| 2nd Place (tie) | Andrew Bazak | 2.0 | $34.00 |
| 2nd Place (tie) | Christopher Teeple | 2.0 | $34.00 |
| 2nd Place (tie) | Jon Hendrickson | 2.0 | $34.00 |