The DALLAS OPEN
March 11–12, 2006
Organized by Chris Cree

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Tim Adamson [#008] at 2006 Dallas Open

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On this page, you will find information about Tim Adamson, who is a contestant at the 2006 Dallas Open. Adamson currently has a record of 9-5, -30, and is ranked #23.

Lower on this page, you can find brief self-reported biographical details of the player, statistics on the player’s past several years of rated tournament play in North America, a graphic showing the player’s ups and downs at this tournament, and a round-by-round report on the player’s opponents and games.

Background Information

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Given name(s): Tim
Surname(s): Adamson
Home: Saint Paul, MN, United States
Age: 52
Awards: 2002-12 Orange, CT; 2002-12 Elmhurst, IL; 2003-03, 2004-11 Twin Cities, MN; 2003-07 Albany, NY
Hobbies: Travel in Mexico
Occupation: Masonry contractor

 

Career History

6-year record against other players at this event117-70 (0.626) 
Past 1-12 months29-16 (0.644)L W LLLL W L WWW L WWWW LL WWWWW L W L W L WWWWWWW LL WWW LL WWW
Past 13-24 months27-13 (0.675)W L WWW LL WWWWWW L W L WW L WW L WW L WW L WW L WWW L W LL WW
Past 25-36 months16-18 (0.471)WW L WW L WW LL WWW L W LLLLL WWW L W LL W LL W LLL
Past 37-48 months39-17 (0.696)W LL W L WW L WWW LLL W L W L WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW L W L W L W L WWW LL WW L WW L WW
Past 49-60 months6-6 (0.500)L W LL WW L W LL WW
Past 61-72 monthsno games

 

Rank Diagram

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Round-by-Round

High score: 479
Average for: 384
Average against: 386

Round 1

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Adamson played #104 David Motley (Harahan, LA; 913) and won 395 to 349 (a spread of 46) .

Before this event, Adamson had not played Motley in at least 6 years.

Current ranking: #44.

Current record: 1-0, +46.

Round 2

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Adamson played #060 Lila Crotty (Metairie, LA; 1498) and lost 409 to 417 (a spread of -8) .

Before this event, Adamson had not played Crotty in at least 6 years.

Current ranking: #46.

Current record: 1-1, +38.

Round 3

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Adamson played #052 Jean McArthur (Austin, TX; 1565) and won 454 to 319 (a spread of 135) .

Before this event, Adamson had not played McArthur in at least 6 years.

Current ranking: #30.

Current record: 2-1, +173.

Round 4

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Adamson played #062 Lisa Slankard (Arlington Heights, IL; 1493) and won 340 to 327 (a spread of 13) .

Before this event, Adamson had not played Slankard in at least 6 years.

Current ranking: #18.

Current record: 3-1, +186.

Round 5

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Adamson played #034 Michael Willis (Midlothian, TX; 1760) and won 428 to 419 (a spread of 9) .

Before this event, Adamson had not played Willis in at least 6 years.

Current ranking: #15.

Current record: 4-1, +195.

Round 6

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Adamson played #025 Ben Withers (Houston, TX; 1809) and won 405 to 372 (a spread of 33) .

The last time these two played was 2006-01 at: ALBANY, NY

Adamson’s record vs. Withers in the 6 years leading up to this event: 4-1 (0.800).
Past 1-12 months: W.
Past 13-24 months: no games.
Past 25-36 months: LWWW.
Past 37-48 months: no games.
Past 49-60 months: no games.
Past 61-72 months: no games.

Current ranking: #12.

Current record: 5-1, +228.

Round 7

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Adamson played #011 Joel Sherman (Bronx, NY; 1886) and lost 271 to 432 (a spread of -161) .

The last time these two played was 2005-04 at: BAT

Adamson’s record vs. Sherman in the 6 years leading up to this event: 3-2 (0.600).
Past 1-12 months: L.
Past 13-24 months: no games.
Past 25-36 months: W.
Past 37-48 months: WLW.
Past 49-60 months: no games.
Past 61-72 months: no games.

Current ranking: #24.

Current record: 5-2, +67.

Round 8

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Adamson played #035 Geoff Thevenot (Austin, TX; 1759) and won 372 to 332 (a spread of 40) .

The last time these two played was 2005-08 at: 2005 NATIONAL SCRABBLE® CHAMPIONSHIP

Adamson’s record vs. Thevenot in the 6 years leading up to this event: 1-0 (1.000).
Past 1-12 months: W.
Past 13-24 months: no games.
Past 25-36 months: no games.
Past 37-48 months: no games.
Past 49-60 months: no games.
Past 61-72 months: no games.

Current ranking: #15.

Current record: 6-2, +107.

Round 9

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Adamson played #003 Dave Wiegand (Portland, OR; 1959) and lost 346 to 496 (a spread of -150) .

The last time these two played was 2005-08 at: 2005 NATIONAL SCRABBLE® CHAMPIONSHIP

Adamson’s record vs. Wiegand in the 6 years leading up to this event: 1-4 (0.200).
Past 1-12 months: L.
Past 13-24 months: WLL.
Past 25-36 months: L.
Past 37-48 months: no games.
Past 49-60 months: no games.
Past 61-72 months: no games.

Current ranking: #30.

Current record: 6-3, -43.

Adamson is mentioned in this round’s commentary (1 hit).

Round 10

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Adamson played #002 Joey Mallick (Cape Elizabeth, ME; 1963) and won 459 to 349 (a spread of 110) .

The last time these two played was 2006-01 at: ALBANY, NY

Adamson’s record vs. Mallick in the 6 years leading up to this event: 9-10 (0.474).
Past 1-12 months: LLLW.
Past 13-24 months: WWW.
Past 25-36 months: L.
Past 37-48 months: LLLLWWWWW.
Past 49-60 months: LL.
Past 61-72 months: no games.

Current ranking: #21.

Current record: 7-3, +67.

Round 11

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Adamson played #001 Joe Edley (Coram, NY; 2007) and lost 253 to 470 (a spread of -217) .

The last time these two played was 2005-04 at: BAT

Adamson’s record vs. Edley in the 6 years leading up to this event: 1-1 (0.500).
Past 1-12 months: L.
Past 13-24 months: no games.
Past 25-36 months: no games.
Past 37-48 months: W.
Past 49-60 months: no games.
Past 61-72 months: no games.

Current ranking: #32.

Current record: 7-4, -150.

Round 12

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Adamson played #053 Siri Tillekeratne (Calgary AB; 1546) and won 394 to 363 (a spread of 31) .

Before this event, Adamson had not played Tillekeratne in at least 6 years.

Current ranking: #21.

Current record: 8-4, -119.

Round 13

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Adamson played #004 Brian Cappelletto (Chicago, IL; 1950) and lost 374 to 427 (a spread of -53) .

The last time these two played was 2005-08 at: 2005 NATIONAL SCRABBLE® CHAMPIONSHIP

Adamson’s record vs. Cappelletto in the 6 years leading up to this event: 6-4 (0.600).
Past 1-12 months: LWWW.
Past 13-24 months: no games.
Past 25-36 months: WL.
Past 37-48 months: WLLW.
Past 49-60 months: no games.
Past 61-72 months: no games.

Current ranking: #33.

Current record: 8-5, -172.

Adamson is mentioned in this round’s commentary (1 hit).

Adamson is mentioned in this round’s photo captions (1 hit).

Round 14

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Adamson played #027 Orry Swift (Waco, TX; 1792) and won 479 to 337 (a spread of 142) .

Before this event, Adamson had not played Swift in at least 6 years.

Current ranking: #23.

Current record: 9-5, -30.


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