Slingerlands Scrabble Tournament
“Congratulations to Ben Schoenbrun for winning the tournament and the $2,500 top prize! Kudos to Will Anderson and Chris for finishing second and third, and to the class prize winners Heidi Robertson and Jim Brennan for their strong performances. Thanks to everyone for coming to this tournament!”
- Terry Kang, Director
RESULTS
| Player | Record | Spread | Initial Rating | New Rating | |
| 1. | Ben Schoenbrun | 14-3 | 1848 | 1980 | 2054 |
| 2. | Will Anderson | 14-3 | 1328 | 2038 | 2004 |
| 3. | Chris Lipe | 13-4 | 1097 | 1832 | 1889 |
| 4. | Jason Keller | 12-5 | 1015 | 1871 | 1888 |
| 5. | Jeremy Khoo | 12-5 | 598 | 1872 | 1815 |
| 6. | Karl Higby | 10-7 | 752 | 1880 | 1845 |
| 7. | Jim Brennan | 10-7 | 706 | 1566 | 1732 |
| 8. | Scott Appel | 10-7 | 194 | 1673 | 1673 |
| 9. | BJ Premore | 8-9 | -179 | 1431 | 1498 |
| 10. | Yukiko Loritz | 8-9 | -325 | 1583 | 1551 |
| 11. | Brad Whitmarsh | 7-10 | -543 | 1743 | 1560 |
| 12. | Heidi Robertson | 7-10 | -877 | 1204 | 1316 |
| 13. | Terry Kang | 7-10 | -932 | 1537 | 1446 |
| 14. | Dan Blake | 5-12 | -904 | 1449 | 1395 |
| 15. | Vera Bigall | 5-12 | -1311 | 1114 | 1207 |
| 16. | Mark Francillon | 4-13 | -186 | 1722 | 1654 |
| 17. | Kaia | 4-13 | -1123 | 1318 | 1311 |
| 18. | Emily Brodeur | 3-14 | -1158 | 1322 | 1307 |
RECAP BLOG
PHOTOS
BUDGET
Entry fees: $3850
Returned as prizes: 100% of entry fees!
1st place: $2,500, Ben Schoenbrun
2nd place: $600, Will Anderson
3rd place: $400, Chris Lipe
1st class prize (for place above seed): $200, Heidi Robertson
2nd class prize: $100, Jim Brennan
High game: $25, Will Anderson
Biggest upset: $25, Vera Bigall
Expenses:
WESPA rating fee: $18.99
The director is generously donating food and drink for this tournament, and the house venue is free.