Tom Schotte wins 1st Ursel Othello Open

Tom Schotte wins 1st Ursel Othello Open 13 January 2019

We are happy to report on the 2dn Ursel Othello Open, with no less than 22 unique players. The A tournament, with 6 players was won by Tom Schotte. He conceded one loss against Nick Reunes along the way. The latter became 2nd with 7 points (out of 10).

But what to say about the promising event! 17 players, of which 9 played for the very first time. Karel Meuleman, debutant, won 4 of his 5 games and claimed tournament victory. Eline Verstuyft was runner-up, best lady and best junior player - also with 4 wins. Another debutant, Dries Makelberge won his first 4 games, lost to Eline in the last round and finished 3rd. 8 of the 9 new players will receive a rating the in the next World Othello Rating list update.