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2025 SD Chess Championship Results
Congratulations to all our champions! This year brought an impressive upset as unrated player Adam Kostas from Aberdeen claimed the title of 2025 South Dakota Chess Champion with a flawless 5–0 score. National Master Josiah Jorenby secured second place, followed by Kunyang Li in third.
Additional honors go to:
David Fisher and Adam Kostas – Unrated Winners
Jeffery Barth – U2000 Trophy Winner
James Welch and Waylon Lowe – Scholastic Winners
Waylon Lowe – U1800 Trophy Winner
Matthew Schallenkamp – U1600 Trophy Winner
Jason Monroe – U1400 Trophy Winner
Robert Karsten – U1200 Trophy Winner
We also had record attendance, which was phenomenal to see. Thank you all who attended! See Results Here. Fyi, the results will no longer be published in the old MSA system as USCF just switched to MUIR database.
Tournament Directors and Help
We are in need of more tournament directors, sponsors and help to put on tournaments throughout South Dakota. Please contact Dustin Ferguson at dustinferguson24@gmail.com if interested in helping with future tournaments, providing supplies or venues for future tournaments. South Dakota chess is growing, but we need your help to continue to foster chess education and growth in this great state!
Donate to SDCA or Pay Tournament Fees with PayPal
SDCA is always in need of more help to keep chess in South Dakota. Please consider donating to help sustain prize funds for state tournaments, travel expenses for state scholastic/kids and to buy more materials. Tournament fees may also be paid at this same link. (Click the picture below)
SD Chess Association
The sdchess.org website is home to the South Dakota Chess Association (SDCA). SDCA is a not for profit organization based in South Dakota, USA. SDCA is the official USCF affiliate for the state of South Dakota and is led by a core of volunteers to promote the game in the state and beyond.
