March 25 South Dakota Scholastic Chess Championship (open to K-12 students living in South Dakota)

April 22-23, 2023, Paul Salem Sioux Falls Open, at the Downtown Holiday Inn, 100 W 8th, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

2023 Dakota Open

The 2023 Dakota Open took place on January 21st and 22nd in Rapid City, attracting a diverse group of participants with varying skill levels. The tournament featured five exciting rounds, with many thrilling matches. Alexander Young emerged as the top performer, scoring 4.5 out of 5 points, with only Brogan McGrath managing to hold him to a draw in the fifth round. Noah Andrew Johnson also had a strong showing, earning 3.5 points and pulling off a 669-point upset against previous state champion Lyle Hanson. Mark Falk and Josiah Jorenby engaged in a closely contested fifth round battle, ultimately ending in a draw. We were grateful to have contestants from North Dakota, Wyoming, and Minnesota, as well as some talented young players who showcased the future of chess.

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Alex and Josiah play an exciting end game with white bishops and pawns in the 2023 Dakota Open view here: https://lichess.org/VvI7c2a8#92

To see the crosstable of the tournament visit: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202301227432