097 - Hey Leland:  This is Josh Lawson. I just wanted to tell you what happened at the NC Class Championships. I tied for 1st in the U1800 section!!! I went four rounds with four victories, and then in the last round, a lot of factors came into play. My head was hurting, my stomach too, and I was getting real chessed out! So, of course, I lost. But I still won the section. My rating now is like 1688 but I was hoping that it would reach 1700. Just shy by 12 points. Not a bad gain for one tournament!? But I have some games that I would like to submit to you if you would like to see some of them and post them on your website! Anyway I just was letting you know of the results. -Josh Lawson ************************************************** Lawman: Congratulations on your tournament success! I will be happy to post your games. Just E-mail them to me using the following style: 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cd etc. By the way, how old are you. (If you are 16 your rating should be 1600, 17 1700, etc). Regards, LF ************************************************** I'm 19 years old, Leland, but my rating is catching up to my level of play. Give me two or three more tournaments and I'll be around 1800 or 1850!! JL