Chess Club of Virginia Tech [CCVT]
- VA State Collegiate Champions 2012

The CCVT team placed 1st in the 2012 Virginia State Collegiate Championship on March 17th, when they traveled to the tournament held in McLean. The team members who played included Nathan Ostapovicz, Sean Clendening, Derek O'Dell, Kevin Barr, and Tyler Hengy all led by our coach Justin Burgess. Nathan placed 4th overall, Derek placed 5th, and Sean won the top U1400. The VT team had an overall score of 10 which was the same as George Mason, but VT won 1st place on tie-breakers by 1 point.

Introduction

The CCVT is a registered student organization at Virginia Tech. We are dedicated to providing a friendly environment for the playing and learning of chess at Virginia Tech. The CCVT also participates competitively -- in regional competitions, on the Internet, and in our own tournaments.

Our club provides the use of boards, sets, and chess clocks free of fees or dues to all students, faculty, and members of the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech community.

Contact Us

President:	Nathan Ostapovicz
Vice President:	Ahmed Ibrahim
Treasurer:	Paul Quek
Marketing/Historian:	Position Open
Faculty Advisor:	Dr. Paul Deck

Announcements

2/19/13

Spring Meetings

We will be meeting every Tuesday from 6:30 - 9:30 PM in room 104 of the Johnston Student Center (GBJ).

10/9/12

Meeting Day, Time and Place Changed

Until further notice, we will now be meeting on Wednesdays from 8:30-10:30 PM in room 219 in Squires Student Center. We will no longer be meeting in Johnston student center for the Fall semester.

9/11/12

Fall Meetings, Every Tuesday 6:30 - 9:30

Our weekly meetings will begin on Tuesday, September 11th from 6:30 - 9:30. All are welcome to attend our meetings, no membership fees or dues. Feel free to stop by anytime between 6:30 and 9:30. We will meet every Tuesday that classes are in session during semester. See you Tuesday!