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PICTURES FROM PAWN PICKIN V

2009 U.S. Open Pictures
Pawn Pickin V Champion, NM John Smithwick Other winners from Pawn Pickin V from left to right. Paul King (2nd), Mark Knight (u1200), David Rojas-Holmquist (new player), Jon Achelpohl (u1400), Theresa Williams (u1600), Larry Williams (3rd), not pictured Steve Pizzo (u1800)The infamous pig and chicken trophy. One of the most unique trophies in chess. All eight trophies awaiting their new homes. John Smithwick and Theresa Williams battle on Board one in round three. Larry Williams has to make his toughest decision of the tournament........ Pork, Ribs, or Brisket. Gordon Ray (l.) enjoys lunch while discussing games with his students Christopher Fess (across table) and Mark Knight (near side). Marvel Comic illustrator Jon Achelpohl prepares to show off some of his work to Ivan KuznetsovViktor Zenkov mugs for the camera during the middle of his game with Melody Zhang.

Pictures from the 2009 U.S. Open

Thanks to Ken Baxter and Walter High for providing pictures. Pictures from Pawn Pickin' V
The tournament hall of the U.S. Open in Indianapolis. -Photo by Ken Baxter Team NC at the US Open. from left to right. Ken Baxter, David High, Jeff Jones, Walter High, Zachary High, Matt Helfst, Daniel Kulich David High prepares for an endgame at the Denker tournament. -Photo by Walter High Zachary High Walter High -Photo by Ken Baxter RTCC's Jeff Jones -Photo by Ken Baxter Matt Helfst, North Carolina's top scorer at the U.S. Open Daniel Kulich