GM Gregory Serper wins Washington State Championship

GM Gregory Serper of Bellevue scored an undefeated 8-1 to win the 2008 Washington State Championship and $1,500.00.

2nd place at 6.5-2.5 was NM Ignacio of Seattle.

The FIDE rated event was sponsored by the Washington Chess Federation and held in Seattle Feb 9-10 and 16-18. Two other RR sections were held as part of event.

For more information check out http://www.nwchess.com/articles/events/2008/WAChamp.htm

This report was sent in by Russell Miller of Camas WA. Thanks Rusty!