12.04.19 Jarod Bryan won the Open section of the Saco Open with 3.5 points in four rounds. He was trailed by four players just off the lead who put up 3.0 points. Daniel Michaud took first in the U1800 section with 3.5 points as well. Here's the illustrated tournament report with US Chess crosstables.

Thanks to Michael Dudley for contributing to this report.

US Chess Crosstable of this event

The Saco Open attracted twenty-two players in two sections Open and U1800. The event was held at the leisurely time control of 30 moves in 90 minutes followed by a 30-minute sudden death period with a 30-second increment from move one.

Jarod Bryan went three for three before agreeing to a draw in the final round to clinch first place.

Second place was contested by fours players all who put up 3.0 points: Xing Jian, Aaron Spencer, Wyatt Hendrix, and Evan Smith.

Daniel Michaud rose to the top of the U1800 crosstable with 3.5 points in four rounds.

In clear second was Stephen Morse with 3.0 points. Third place went to Bill Hartt with 2.5 points.

We welcome any game submissions for publication from this tournament.

Thanks to all who participated, organized, and directed this tournament and congratulations to all players.

Tournament winner Jarod Bryan (left) plays Nathan Gates in Round 1 of the 2020 Saco Open.

Equal second place finisher Xing Jian (right) tangles with Lance Beloungie.

Aaron Spencer, who also finished the tournament with 3.0 points and second place, (left) plays Tommy Owen.

Second place finisher Wyatt Hendrix (left) had his hand full against the youngster from Vermont Alexander Collins.

Curt Brock (left) takes on equal second place finisher Evan Smith.

Members of the U1800 section contingent.

Ben Mock (left) and Evan Smith engage in a post-mortem under the watchful eyes of two kibbitzers.