11.01.20 The Second Saturday Quads were held on September 12, 2020 at the Creative Arts Center in Brewer, Maine. The tournament offered two quads and a six-player section. Here's the tournament report with US Chess crosstables.

Thanks to Steve Wong for contributing to this report.

US Chess Crosstable of this event

Fourteen players turned out for the Second Saturday in September Quads held at the Creative Arts Center in Brewer on Saturday, September 12, 2020.

In Quad 1, Ethan Yu went three-for-three to take first place. The winner was trailed by Miles Kaplan (2.0), Jacob Klein (1.0), and Christian Zhang (0.0).

Quad 2 saw a three-way tie for first between Avery Zhang, Kate Ervin, and William Kogut each who scored 2.0 points. Nathanial Wong rounded out the section in fourth place.

Isaac Klein took the top spot in the six-player section with a perfect 3.0 points in as many rounds. Preston Couto finished clear second with 2.0 points. Mason LaPierre and Matthew Davis tied for third with 1.5 points apiece.

Thanks to all who participated and to tournament director and organizer Steve Wong and the Creative Arts Center in Brewer for hosting.

Mayka LaPierre (left) vs Mason LaPierre play in a clash of siblings match.

Isaac Klein (left) plays William Kaplan in the unrated section.

Players prepare for their next round game at the Second Saturday tournament.

Kate Ervin (left) plays Avery Zhang in the final round.

Ethan Yu (left) plays Miles Kaplan in Quad 1.

Over-the-board chess with pandemic safety precautions in Brewer, Maine.