Volume 1, Issue 1

June 2007
INDIANA STATE CHESS ASSOCIATION
FIDE International Master
Emory Tate the highest rat-
ed player in the State of Indi-
ana holds onto his title for
another year. With 5 State
titles under his belt, ranks
him with the great Lester
VanMeter which was who
he defeated in the last
round to maintain his
crown. Now, Emory knock-
ing on the door of tying
John Van Benton with three
consecutive titles and Denis
Gogel with six, no Hoosier
has ever won more than 7.
Can Emory do what it takes
to break the records? Is he
young enough or has he
reached his peak? As the
excitement builds this years
State will return to its birth
place of Logansport, no oth-
er location has held
more Championships.
Logansport History
article to follow. Tate
now working on his
GM Title, reaching his
International Master in
2006, is only three
norms away. Emory
made his way to Ice-
land at the Reykjavik
International in April to
compete for a norm.
He finished 4 points of
nine rounds just miss-
ing out. The 5 time
Armed Forces Champi-
on has his work cut out for
him. Keep up the great work
and make Indiana proud!!!!
Show me the Money!!! After winning the 2006 Indiana
State Chess Championship. Marriot East, Indy.
Tate notches 5 state titles
Board of Directors 2
Patron Memberships 2
Financial Report 2006 2
Presidents Message 3
MSA Profile of Tate 3
Logansport History 3
TLAs 4
Inside this issue:
Special points of in-
terest:
In the Black on page 2
HIKARU NAKAMURA
on page 3
Where Indiana Chess was
born on page 3
Transportation Town on
page 3
Play some OTB Chess on
page 4
Benson Reels i n the reserve
Brian Benson the latest up
and coming hotshot from
Indianapolis, defeated play-
ers like Daniel Vibbert, Chris-
topher Johnson, Solomon
Kennedy Jr., Dionisis Kouli-
anos and a last round career
draw with Jerry Christner to
score 4.5 points. Brian first
hit the chess seen in March
of 2002, To date Bensons
career highest opponent
win is with Drew Hol-
linberger. With only 62 rated
games makes him someone
to look out for. Good luck!
Brian was a colts fan before the Superbowl XLI!!!
Tate wins Indiana Open
The Indiana Open after several
years of rest gave Indiana play-
ers another two day event with
State like time controls. Emory
finished with 4.5 and drew only
to Roger Blaine in the second
round. This tourney makes his
5th tourney since the State
September 2006 securing his
Hoosier feet to Indiana Chess.
Indianas Repeat Offenders
finished second at the Amateur
Team Championship. They
played on-line at the site of the
Indiana Open Tourney. The
team consisted of John Cole,
Jim Dean, John Langreck and
Drew Hollinberger.
P A G E 2 U N S O U N D L I N E S
PRESIDENT: Gary J Fox Ph. (574)722-4965
ISCA, P.O. Box 114 Logansport, IN 46947
E-Mail: president@indianachess.org
VICE-PRESIDENT: Sean Hollick Ph. (317)679-3514
12189 Belfry Dr., Noblesville, IN 46060
E-Mail: vicepresident@indianachess.org
SECRETARY: John Cole
2525 College Ave., Goshen, IN 46528
E-Mail: secretary@indianachess.org
TREASURER: Tom Byers Ph. (574)722-1137
ISCA, P.O. Box 114, Logansport, IN 46947
E-Mail: treasurer@indianachess.org
EDITOR: Drew Hollinberger PH. (317)841-3885
8350 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250
E-Mail: editor@indianachess.org
HISTORIAN: Roger Blaine
P.O. Box 353, Osceola, IN 46561
E-Mail: historian@indianachess.org
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR: Adam Heeter
ISCA, P.O. Box 114, Logansport, IN 46947
E-Mail: membership@indianachess.org
WEB DIRECTOR: Terry Vibbert
1125 Suwannee Dr., Evansville, IN 47725
E-Mail: webmaster@indianachess.org
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE: Steven J Steppe Ph(812)299-5111
53 E. Antler Dr., Terre Haute, IN 47802
E-Mail: steve@indianachess.org
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE: Randy Miller
3610 River Bluff Rd., Anderson, IN 46012
E-Mail: randy@indianachess.org
I SCA Board of Di rectors
ISCA 2006 Financial Report
Income and spending

9/1/2005 through 8/31/2006


Category Total Total
Year 2006 2005
Income Categories
Memberships 2,694.67 3109
Other Income 94.92 100
Other Income/HollinbergerInv 3,500.00
Other Income/SCI 250.00
Tourneys/Chess&Poker0806 509.00
Tourneys/ClassChamp06 1,050.00 1987
Tourneys/StateChamp05 3,128.37 6489
Master/Generations 1204
Total Income Categories 11,226.96 12,889.00

Expense Categories
Fees 12.24
Fees/Affiliate 40.00
Fees/Gaming 50.00
Fees/Internet 127.25
Fees/Postal 285.58
Miscellaneous 64.22 847
Poker/Chess&Poker#1 148.00
Publications/Magazine 2,237.45 2596
Services/Memberships 60.40
Tournament/ClassChamp06 652.80 1852
Tournament/Expenses 16.50
Tournament/Hollinberger06 3,502.00
Tournament/StateChamp05 3,510.38 5983
Master/Generations 1506
Total Expense Categories 10,706.82 12784

Net Income (loss) 520.14 105.00
Fi nanci al Report 2006
Chief TD Advisor / ClearinghouseRoger Blaine
E-mail: td@indianachess.org
Master AdvisorJim Dean
E-mail: master@indianachess.org
Media AdministratorTerry Perkins
E-mail: media@indianachess.org
Games AdministratorVacant
E-mail: games@indianachess.org
Pres i dent s Advi sory Cabi net
Regular $15.00
Young Adult (Under age 25) $10.00
Youth (Under age 17,Dec & June Issues only) $6.00
Scholastic (Under age 17, No magazines) $3.00
Family Plan (Whole) $22.00
Family Plan (Children only) $17.00
Affiliate $25
Scholastic Affiliate $15
I S CA Annual Me mbe rs hi p Due s
Patron Membershi ps
Gold: $100 Silver: $50 Bronze: $25

Patron Members:
Gold: No current Gold Members
Silver: Roger Blaine, Mike Gant, Ken Hamilton
Bronze: Gary J Fox, John T Willison, John K Wortinger
This is data from 01-01-1991 to 06-25-2007
Current Official rating 2435. Current Un-Official rating is 2396
Best Unofficial rating = 2508 Best Official rating = 2504 Lowest rating on record = 2317
1182 Opponents Total Rated Games = 1992 ---> 1246 Wins 357 Draws 389 Losses
Best Upset = 292 points -- DMITRY GUREVICH -- 2632 1999 ICA CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP 11-21-1999
Best Draw = 343 points -- HIKARU NAKAMURA -- 2696 CONTINENTAL OPEN 08-01-2004
Highest Rated Opponent Win = GREGORY SERPER -- 2704 5TH KINGS ISLAND OPEN! 11-10-1996
Highest Rated Opponent Draw = JAAN EHLVEST -- 2740 9TH CHICAGO OPEN! 05-29-2000
Most Recent Wins in a row = 11 ending on 03-10-1996 at 1996 U.S. MASTERS
Results against 426 higher rated players: Wins = 82 Draws = 123 Losses = 221
Results against 0 equally rated players: Wins = 0 Draws = 0 Losses = 0
Results against 1566 lower rated players: Wins = 1164 Draws = 234 Losses = 168
MSA Profi le of Emory Tate
P A G E 3
the pinnacle of Indiana Chess, the time
when all chess studies are proven. The
Indiana State Chess Championship re-
We are winding up the summer and
moving into the State Championship
over the next three months. Time flies
when you are having Chess fun. In just
a couple of weeks the Masters/
Generations Championships will be at
the start gates, held at the Logansport
Mall. Compete in one of the Masters,
Senior, Amateur, or Junior Champion-
ship sections.
August will be time for the Indiana State
Class Championships in Kokomo at
the1166 UAW Local Union Hall. A very
nice facility on the north side of the City.
You will find a section of your own
strength to compete in. U1200 Begin-
ners can compete for Trophies or Cash
Prizes depending on entry.
Finally in September the Main Event,
turns to Logansport for its historic 24th
time. Glen Donley would be proud and
Donley Chess Center members are Hon-
ored to invite Indiana chess com-
petitors from all over the state.
Unsound Lines was not an idea of
mine but is derived from Wick
Deer when he was editor back in
the late nineties. He published a
couple of newsletters during his
office. Due to the shortage of pub-
lications over the past few months
the Board passed a resolution to
give discounted membership re-
newals to select members depend-
ing on expiration. I apologize for
the tardiness of the magazine. I am
not an Editor or Writer and the
newsletter is my best effort.
President s Message
The Ramada Conference Center is ready for the 66th Indiana State
Championship. Dont miss Logansports 24th State Championship!!!
V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1
that time. The Hotel has been remod-
eled and is now just office space for
executives. In 1892 the 5th Champion-
ship of the earlier
series was also
held in Lo-
gansport. Rec-
ords to provide
information of
Championships
In 1942 the Indiana State Chess Associ-
ation was born and in Logansport it
began, the first 19 years of the modern
series of State Championships, like we
see today, and a total of 23 Logansport
Championships overall to date. Lo-
gansport mainly a Transportation town
during that period provided the stage.
The Captain Logan Hotel held biggest
events in Indiana Chess History during
before or after 1892 cant be found
until the beginning of the Modern Se-
ries. The first ISCA President Glen Don-
ley the Father of
Indiana Chess a
Logansport resi-
dent now de-
ceased won the
Championship in
1943.
Logansport Chess Hi story
Glen Donley the Father if Indiana Chess won
the State Championship in 1943.
P.O. Box 114
Logansport, IN 46947
July 21, MASTERS/GENERATIONS CHAMPIONSHIPS Indiana State Masters/Generations Championships Logansport Mall, 3900 E. Market St.
Logansport IN 46947. Closed, $1840 Based on 70. In 4 Sections Masters: 4SS, Game/75, Open to Masters, USCF Certificate Required. EF: $39 if
rcvd by 7/17, $45 at site. $$: $400-100. Senior: 4SS, Game/75, Open to Ages 50+. EF: $39 if rcvd by 7/17, $45 at site. $$: $220-100. Class A $95,
Class B $90, Class C, $85, Class D & Under $80. Amateur: 4SS, Game/75, Open to 2199 & under. Open to Ages 19-49. EF: $39 if rcvd by 7/17,
$45 at site. $$: $220-100. Class A $95, Class B $90, Class C, $85, Class D & Under $80. Junior: 4SS, Game/75, Open to Ages 18 & under. EF:
$10 if rcvd by 7/17, $15 at site. Prizes: Trophies 1-3, Medals 1-2 each Class A, B, C, D, E, u1000.ALL: Memb. Req'd: ISCA. Reg: 9-9:45am. Rds:
10-1-4-6:30. ENT: Gary J Fox, 134 Wheatland Ave. Logansport IN, 46947 574-722-4965. INFO: gfox@indianachess.org. www.indianachess.org.
NS NC W.
Aug. 18, INDIANA STATE CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS Indiana State Class Championships UAW Local 1166, 2761 N. 50 E. (US31), Kokomo IN
46901. $1700 Based on 70. In 5 Sections Master/Expert: 4SS, Game/90, $$: $275-80. Class A: 4SS, Game/90, Open to 1999 & under. $$: $260-
80. Class B: 4SS, Game/90, Open to 1799 & under. $$: $220-80-40. Class C: 4SS, Game/90, Open to 1599 & under. $$: $215-80-40. Class D &
Under: 4SS, Game/90, Open to 1399 & under. $$: $210-80-40. U1200: Medallions 1st, 2nd, 3rd. (U1200 option: $10 if rcvd by 8/14, $15 at site,
eligible for medallions only). ALL: EF: $33 if rcvd by 8/14, $40 at site. Memb. Req'd: ISCA. OSA. Reg: 8-9:15am. Rds: 9.30-1-4:30-7:30. ENT: Ter-
ry Perkins, 4761 S. 400 E. Cutler, IN 46920 765-566-2371. INFO: info@donleychess.org. www.indianachess.org. NS NC W.
Sep. 29-30, Indiana ChessCafe.com Grand Prix Points: 15 (enhanced) INDIANA STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP Indiana State Chess Champi-
onship, Ramada Conference Center, 3550 E. Market St. Logansport IN 46947. In 2 Sections Championship: 5SS, 40/105 Game/45, EF: $55 rcvd
by 9/25, $65 at site. $$: $500-215. U2300 $210, U2200 $205, U2000 $200, Upset $30. $100 State Champion Award. 1st Place Guaranteed. Re-
serve: 5SS, 40/105 Game/45, Open to 1799 & under. EF: $45 rcvd by 9/25, $55 at site. $$: $250-170-160. Class C $150, $70, Class D & Under
$140, $70, Upset $30. ALL: Memb. Req'd: ISCA. OSA. Reg: 8-9:30. Rds: 10-3-8, 10-3:30. Annual Meeting 2:30pm Sunday. ENT: Gary J Fox, P.O.
Box 114, Logansport, IN 46947. INFO: 574-722-4965 info@indianachess.org. HR: $85.50 574-753-6351, Reservation by 9/7/07, code CGISCA.
www.indiananchess.org. Check website for entry discounts. NS NC W.
Sep. 29, BEGINNERS CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS Indiana State Beginners Class Championships, Ramada Conference Center, 3550 E. Market
St. Logansport IN 46947. In 6 Sections Class E: 4SS, Game/30, Open to 1199 & under. Class F: 4SS, Game/30, Open to 999 & under. Class G:
4SS, Game/30, Open to 799 & under. Class H: 4SS, Game/30, Open to 599 & under. Class I & J: 4SS, Game/30, Open to 399 & under. Unrated:
4SS, Game/30, Open to Unrated & under. ALL: EF: $10 rcvd by 9/25, $15 at site. Memb. Req'd: ISCA. OSA. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Trophies each.
Reg: 11-12:30. Rds: 1-2-3-4. ENT: Gary J Fox, P.O. Box 114, Logansport, IN 46947. INFO: 574-722-4965 info@indianachess.org.
www.indianachess.org. Check website for discounts. NS NC W.
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