FM Eric Hansen, one of the top Canadian junior players, has confirmed for the 2010 SPICE Spring Invitational.
The 2010 SPICE Spring Invitational will take place in March (13-19) at the beautiful campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Robert Hess got his 2nd GM norm last year in this event and he went on to become a GM shortly after that, along with a break through year. Who will get the GM norm(s) this year?
Confirmed players so far include:
– IM Gabor Papp (HUN) 2578 USCF – 2547 FIDE (GM norm) – Texas Tech Student
– IM Davorin Kuljasevic (CRO) 2585 USCF – 2544 FIDE (2 GM norms) – Texas Tech Student
– GM Ben Finegold (USA) 2616 USCF – 2531 FIDE (earned GM title at 2009 SPICE Cup B group)
– IM Gergely Antal (HUN) 2557 USCF – 2509 FIDE (2 GM norms) – Texas Tech Student
– IM Irina Krush (USA) 2492 USCF – 2455 FIDE (GM norm)
– GM Amon Simutowe (ZAM) 2453 USCF – 2453 FIDE
– IM Dean Ippolito (USA) 2534 USCF – 2447 FIDE
– FM Eric Hansen (CAN) 2426 USCF – 2406 FIDE
The names of one more GM and IM will be confirmed shortly. GM norm is expected to be 6 points (out of 9 games) and IM norm is expected to be 4 points (out of 9 games).
https://chessdailynews.com/providing-scholarships-to-chess-players/
Fantastic! Way to go Texas Tech!
Exciting! Is he single?
Eric Hansen, 17, is a nice fellow. Played in the World Open last year.