The winner of the biggest upset award is Morgan Mahowald (MN). She is rated 994 and defeated a player with a rating of 1683 in the first round! For her effort, she received a $100 cash scholarship, sponsored by Mr. Dewain Barber and American Chess Equipment. Melanie Newell (MS) score the biggest cummulative upset.
Congratulations!
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
That’s quite an upset. Nice job Morgan.