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

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Steve Oliger [#040] at 2006 Dallas Open

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On this page, you will find information about Steve Oliger, who is a contestant at the 2006 Dallas Open. Oliger currently has a record of 8-6, +537, and is ranked #29.

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
	Given name(s): Steve Surname(s): Oliger Home: Holtwood, PA, United States Age: 58 Awards: Uhhhh...; 2004-06 Indianapolis, IN Hobbies: Travel, Computers, Music, Reading Occupation: Retired Electronics Technician

Career History

6-year record against other players at this event	92-107 (0.462)
Past 1-12 months	18-30 (0.375)	LLLLLL WW LLL W L WW LL WW LL W L W L WW LLLLL WW LLL WWW LLLLLL WW
Past 13-24 months	25-20 (0.556)	W LL W LLL WW L W LL WWWW L W L W L W L WWW L WW L W LL WW L WW L W L W L W
Past 25-36 months	21-14 (0.600)	WWW L WW L W L WWW L WW L WWWWW LL W LLLL WW L WW LL
Past 37-48 months	18-26 (0.409)	LL W L WWW LL W L WW LLLLL W LL W L W LLLL W LL W LL W LL W L WW L WW
Past 49-60 months	6-8 (0.429)	W L W LLL W L WWW LLL
Past 61-72 months	4-9 (0.308)	W LL WW LLLLLLL W

Rank Diagram

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Round-by-Round
High score: 497 Average for: 420 Average against: 382
Before the Tournament		Oliger is mentioned in this round’s photo captions (1 hit).
Round 1		Oliger played #070 Judy Newhouse (Houston, TX; 1374) and won 446 to 390 (a spread of 56) . Before this event, Oliger had not played Newhouse in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #39. Current record: 1-0, +56.
Round 2		Oliger played #100 Marsha Gillis (Huntsville, AL; 989) and won 436 to 292 (a spread of 144) . Before this event, Oliger had not played Gillis in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #11. Current record: 2-0, +200.
Round 3		Oliger played #017 Chris Cree (Dallas, TX; 1855) and lost 410 to 434 (a spread of -24) . The last time these two played was 2005-10 at: CAPE COD, MA Oliger’s record vs. Cree in the 6 years leading up to this event: 1-3 (0.250). Past 1-12 months: WLL. 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: L. Current ranking: #29. Current record: 2-1, +176.
Round 4		Oliger played #002 Joey Mallick (Cape Elizabeth, ME; 1963) and lost 368 to 544 (a spread of -176) . The last time these two played was 2005-10 at: CAPE COD, MA Oliger’s record vs. Mallick in the 6 years leading up to this event: 1-8 (0.111). Past 1-12 months: LLL. Past 13-24 months: LL. Past 25-36 months: no games. Past 37-48 months: LWL. Past 49-60 months: no games. Past 61-72 months: L. Current ranking: #53. Current record: 2-2, +0.
Round 5		Oliger played #049 Jonn Dalton (Austin, TX; 1634) and lost 401 to 423 (a spread of -22) . Before this event, Oliger had not played Dalton in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #67. Current record: 2-3, -22.
Round 6		Oliger played #082 Austin Bradley (Waco, TX; 1316) and won 406 to 336 (a spread of 70) . Before this event, Oliger had not played Bradley in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #54. Current record: 3-3, +48.
Round 7		Oliger played #092 Michael Connally (Bulverde, TX; 1200) and won 441 to 263 (a spread of 178) . Before this event, Oliger had not played Connally in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #37. Current record: 4-3, +226.
Round 8		Oliger played #080 Lee Brooks (Lawton, OK; 1327) and won 473 to 322 (a spread of 151) . Before this event, Oliger had not played Brooks in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #24. Current record: 5-3, +377.
Round 9		Oliger played #019 Keith Smith (Austin, TX; 1839) and won 470 to 340 (a spread of 130) . The last time these two played was 2005-10 at: CAPE COD, MA Oliger’s record vs. Smith in the 6 years leading up to this event: 0-4 (0.000). Past 1-12 months: LLL. Past 13-24 months: no games. 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: #15. Current record: 6-3, +507.
Round 10		Oliger played #010 Jerry Lerman (Foster City, CA; 1907) and lost 363 to 421 (a spread of -58) . Before this event, Oliger had not played Lerman in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #24. Current record: 6-4, +449.
Round 11		Oliger played #015 Robin Pollock Daniel (Toronto ON; 1869) and lost 408 to 455 (a spread of -47) . The last time these two played was 2005-08 at: 2005 NATIONAL SCRABBLE® CHAMPIONSHIP Oliger’s record vs. Daniel in the 6 years leading up to this event: 0-2 (0.000). Past 1-12 months: L. Past 13-24 months: no games. 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: #34. Current record: 6-5, +402. Oliger is mentioned in this round’s commentary (1 hit).
Round 12		Oliger played #096 Paul Cole (St. Augustine, FL; 1072) and lost 332 to 373 (a spread of -41) . Before this event, Oliger had not played Cole in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #47. Current record: 6-6, +361.
Round 13		Oliger played #044 Harriette Lakernick (Chicago, IL; 1687) and won 497 to 353 (a spread of 144) . The last time these two played was 2005-04 at: PIGEON FORGE, TN Oliger’s record vs. Lakernick in the 6 years leading up to this event: 2-2 (0.500). Past 1-12 months: LWW. Past 13-24 months: no games. 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: #37. Current record: 7-6, +505.
Round 14		Oliger played #009 Lloyd Mills (Georgetown ON; 1919) and won 428 to 396 (a spread of 32) . The last time these two played was 2005-08 at: 2005 NATIONAL SCRABBLE® CHAMPIONSHIP Oliger’s record vs. Mills in the 6 years leading up to this event: 1-5 (0.167). Past 1-12 months: LL. Past 13-24 months: W. Past 25-36 months: L. Past 37-48 months: L. Past 49-60 months: no games. Past 61-72 months: L. Current ranking: #29. Current record: 8-6, +537.

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