The above photograph shows the critical moment in the opening round game between national master Michael Katz (White) and tournament director Dan Herman (Black). Although Herman has a winning position, he blundered later in time trouble and lost, thus missing his chance to defeat a master for the first time.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
While the Swiss was being played in the rear of the room, the quads took place in the front.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Here you see Class A player Shaun Pilkington (Black) from first round action.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
This is what the tournament room looks like from the back entrance.
