Justus Williams Wins U.S. Junior Open - United States Chess Federation (www.uschess.org)

By Beatriz Marinello

June 5, 2013

Justus Williams, Dora Leticia © The 2013 U.S. Junior Open, which took place in Tarrytown, New York (May 31 – June 2nd) welcomed players from all across the USA. Players, school teams and clubs went head to head in this competition. One of the most exciting games was in Round 5 of the U21 Section between two young promising players, Joshua Colas (see a piece on the chess drum on Josh's passion for blindfold) and Justus Williams. Justus told CLO this was his toughest game of the event. The Brooklyn Castle star went on to win the tournament and qualify for the 2014 US Junior Closed. "I'm happy that the US Junior Open had such a strong field and was organized so well." Colas vs. Williams, Photo by Dora Leticia © Justus is also looking forward to a summer filled with chess fun, including the Cadet Championship, the World Open and a session of the US Chess School. Congratulations to all of the players! Josh Colas, Photo by Dora Leticia © Tied for 2nd Place were: Andrew Ng, Jarod Pamatmat, Deepak Aaron and Andrew Tang. Andrew Ng, Photo by Dora Leticia © Deepak Aaron, Photo by Dora Leticia © Jarod Pamatmat, Photo by Dora Leticia © The youngest player in the U21 Section was 11-year old, Nicholas Checa, who decided to play up to get the experience of playing against older and higher rated players. He finished with a solid result of 3 1/2 points. Nicholas Checa,Photo by Dora Leticia ©  Prizes were given to: Top Player U2000, Jared Goldfarb, Top Player U1800, Miguel Yanez, Top Player U1600 Brittany Denniston, Top Player U1400, James Zheng, Jarod Pamatmat won the Top Player Age 15, Wilaysha Evans was the Top Player Age 16, Andrew Ng was the Top Player Age 18 and the Top Girl was Jovanna D’Alonzo. Great News!!!! IS 318 chess alumni Justus Williams won the Under 16 Chess Championship of the United States today! Justus, a star of Brooklyn Castle, won a 4 year scholarship to college as a result of his victory. Justus has been served!!!!!