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WGM Almira Skripchenko
Nationality: Moldova
DOB: 2/17/1976
ELO: 2438
(Sorry Preetham… Married)
Rating Graph
Chairman's Photo Gallery
Playing Jennifer in the Mall
Question: Is this the Chairman playing Two Time Women's Champion WGM Jennifier Shahade, or an ad for Nordstroms?
This poor guy is in for a shock. He has no clue who he is playing. I informed him after his match (loss). "WHAT!?"
Las Vegas National Open Polgar Simu
Chairman playing the legendary GM Judit Polgar
GM Susan Polgar evaluating her (and sister's) won position
Bushy hair Chairman opens against WGM Sofia Polgar with Indian Defense…. no chance, Lance
The signing of Judit, with Susan and Sofia to follow, for the chess board that now proudly hangs on my den wall at home
First OCC Quads
Club Master Arun Muralidharan lives up to his title by sweeping the tournament. "Can nothing stop this man!?"
Arun receiving the famous OCC Section Quads Champion Trophy
Players ready themselves for the upcoming battle. Amazing how some of our finest programmers find it difficult to grasp the working of a clock.
The bounty is plentiful at the OCC Quads.
Flip-flops out-number shoes for chess play. Speth looks totally "date-able" in this photo. Recommend a crop for Match.com
C&O Chess Center - Omar Pancoast Director - Chairman's part-time job
**Coach John and Coach Ross play in fast paced game of bughouse
OCC WGM Katerina Rohonyan (aka Shieldmaiden of Rohan) Simultaneous Event - 12/20/07
Bain Brother's preparing for combat.
"Heavy on the starch." - Preetham wore his best shirt for the event.
Aedan deep in thought. "How can I cheat??"
**Wes Groves. Need I say more. Kan Kan is fearless.
Chris "USCF Spokesman" Riviere was the last standing. Karthik looks on in amazement. Congrats to Chris for a game well played.
In a one-on-one match, Chairman Farrar has the Shieldmaiden sweating (actually I think she was just bored).
C&O Chess Center/Coach John Scholastic Chess Event - 12/22/07
Ahhh… the eager young minds of tomorrow.
Director and Chess Coach Omar Pancoast waits patiently as WGM Katerina Rohonyan chooses the next move.
Danny O'Connor, picture in blue behind Katerina, won against the Grandmaster. He was quoted saying, "It's OK… maybe you will win next time."