Chess at the University of Hawaii. The dejected players started to balk until Beau arrived and used his tremendous wit and charm to persuade the security guard to let the entourage in.
Some players probably wish that the doors never opened that day.
Upsets by strong, young, underrated kids from the Mililani Chess Club left some adults sputtering at the end of the time-control in desperation. John was playing the white side of what looked like a French Defense. All I have to say is if you're going to play e4, be well prepared for the Scandinavian defense. These kids play this line with confidence. Chet's passivity gave Randy a textbook attack on the kingside that he deftly exploited.