Carl Haessler of Lake Oswego Oregon has won the 2009 Oregon Chess Championship held recently at the Portland Oregon Chess Club. It was a 10 player round robin event held over two weekends. Carl last won the event in 1996. 21 different men have won the title since the first event in 1961. Some years there were co-champions. More information at http://www.nwchess.com.
Special thanks to Mr. Rusty Miller for sending us the information.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
He hasn’t missed many meals has he?
No he hasn’t.
The winners score was 7-2 undefeated. His 4th championship but the other years he was co-champion. Roger Martin was 2nd.
Rusty Miller
Congrats Carl on your winning the Oregon Ch’ship. What a way to start of the new year. Keep it up!
Collin Madhavan
You are absolutely right. I do my best to not miss a meal.
Thanks Colin .. looking forward to seeing you again this year.
Carl Haessler
2009 Oregon Champion
Well he sure isn’t a noob AND he’s available.
It explains why he is still available.