#521 Kortchnois Capture GSCL Crown

The Kenilworth Kortchnois defeated Sparta last night, 2.5-1.5, to collect their 5th straight win and the 2009 Garden State Chess League title. Mark Kernighan led the way with his league-high 4th victory. Dr. Richard Lewis's W over Mike Sobin was the match-clincher.

In other matches :

• West Orange & Staten Island drew, 2-2.
• Hamilton whitewashed Maplewood 4-0.
  

FINAL STANDINGS
(in tie-break order)

1. Kenilworth Kortchnois 5.0
2. West Orange 3.5
3. Kenilworth Karpovs 3.0
4. Staten Island 3.0
5. Hamilton 3.0
6. Summit 2.5
7. Sparta 0.0
8. Maplewood 0.0

Full details here.