After a quiet first round, there was plenty of excitement in round two. With both flags hanging in the Griffith-Fuller affair, the game was still undecided. As Fuller made his last move, his flag fell. Donald claimed a win on time to assistant TD Mike Baker. However, Fuller had punched his clock and Donald's flag fell shortly after Mike accepted the claim. Ed Garner dropped his queen and his game to Markle Butcher. Mike Baker and Gary Cummings drew. Gary played four draws on this day. In another game with both flags tenuously holding on, Tom LaBue outlasted David Olson.

By round four, ninth-seeded Mike Baker was playing ten seed Tom LaBue on board 2. With Mike's win, he earned the right to play Donald in round five. After Donald upended Mike, he had a full point and a half advantage over Baker, Garner and Jon Karraker with two rounds to go.

Entering the final round, Donald only needed a draw from Gary Cummings to clinch the title. Jon Karraker could tie for first with a win over Garner and a Cummings win. With Donald winning, the door was closing on Jon's chances.

Trevor McGraw finished strong ,drawing David Olson in the sixth round and polishing off Tom LaBue in the finale. Trevor should be rated in the 1400-1500s after this event is recorded. Dave Kennedy also finished strong with 4 points, winning four of his last five games.

The turnout of twenty was encouraging to TD Tom LaBue and assistant Mike Baker. They are hoping this is a omen for good participation at the State Tournament, which will be held in Buckhannon over Labor Day weekend.