	The DALLAS OPEN
	March 9–11, 2007
	Organized by Chris Cree

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Karen Fishman [#50] at 2007 Dallas Open

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On this page, you will find information about Karen Fishman, who is a contestant at the 2007 Dallas Open. Fishman currently has a record of 12.5-9.5, -414, and is ranked #35.

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): Karen Surname(s): Fishman Home: Stamford, CT, United States Age: 49 Awards: Three 2nd place finishes, always a bridesmaid never a bride Hobbies: Tennis, Volleyball Occupation: Real Estate Salesperson

Career History

6-year record against other players at this event	15-16 (0.484)
Past 1-12 months	7-5 (0.583)	L WW L W LL WWWW L
Past 13-24 months	3-3 (0.500)	LL WW L W
Past 25-36 months	2-5 (0.286)	W LL W LLL
Past 37-48 months	3-3 (0.500)	W L WW LL
Past 49-60 months	no games
Past 61-72 months	no games

Rank Diagram

Round-by-Round
High score: 431 Average for: 370 Average against: 389
Round 1		Fishman played #96 T A Sanders (San Antonio, TX; 1211) and lost 366 to 404 (a spread of -38) . The last time these two played was 2004-11 at: LAS VEGAS, NV Fishman’s record vs. Sanders in the 6 years leading up to this event: 1-0 (1.000). Past 1-12 months: no games. Past 13-24 months: no games. Past 25-36 months: W. Past 37-48 months: no games. Past 49-60 months: no games. Past 61-72 months: no games. Current ranking: #79. Current record: 0-1, -38. Fishman is mentioned in this round’s photo captions (2 hits).
Round 2		Fishman played #100 Janet Matheson (New Westminster BC; 1160) and won 399 to 290 (a spread of 109) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Matheson in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #46. Current record: 1-1, +71.
Round 3		Fishman played #32 William Clark (New Orleans, LA; 1663) and won 406 to 357 (a spread of 49) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Clark in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #44. Current record: 2-1, +120.
Round 4		Fishman played #16 Keith Savage (Kenner, LA; 1797) and lost 313 to 424 (a spread of -111) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Savage in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #65. Current record: 2-2, +9.
Round 5		Fishman played #119 Deborah Gaudier (Houston, TX; 941) and lost 366 to 380 (a spread of -14) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Gaudier in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #80. Current record: 2-3, -5.
Round 6		Fishman played #125 Phyllis Owen (Plano, TX; 896) and won 402 to 304 (a spread of 98) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Owen in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #55. Current record: 3-3, +93.
Round 7		Fishman played #101 William Snoddy (Asheville, NC; 1129) and tied at 326 . Before this event, Fishman had not played Snoddy in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #66. Current record: 3.5-3.5, +93.
Round 8		Fishman played #65 David Johnson (New Rochelle, NY; 1433) and won 397 to 370 (a spread of 27) . The last time these two played was 2006-11 at: WASHINGTON DC Fishman’s record vs. Johnson in the 6 years leading up to this event: 3-3 (0.500). Past 1-12 months: W. Past 13-24 months: no games. Past 25-36 months: WLL. Past 37-48 months: WL. Past 49-60 months: no games. Past 61-72 months: no games. Current ranking: #49. Current record: 4.5-3.5, +120.
Round 9		Fishman played #12 Kent Nelson (Sandy, UT; 1832) and lost 372 to 472 (a spread of -100) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Nelson in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #65. Current record: 4.5-4.5, +20. Fishman is mentioned in this round’s commentary (1 hit). Fishman is mentioned in this round’s photo captions (1 hit).
Round 10		Fishman played #25 Fran Silver (Cote Saint-Luc QC; 1734) and lost 389 to 448 (a spread of -59) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Silver in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #81. Current record: 4.5-5.5, -39.
Round 11		Fishman played #57 Paul Mulik (Joplin, MO; 1502) and won 431 to 385 (a spread of 46) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Mulik in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #61. Current record: 5.5-5.5, +7.
Round 12		Fishman played #61 Austin Bradley (Waco, TX; 1461) and won 410 to 352 (a spread of 58) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Bradley in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #52. Current record: 6.5-5.5, +65. Fishman is mentioned in this round’s commentary (1 hit).
Round 13		Fishman played #97 Matt Canik (Austin, TX; 1207) and won 428 to 420 (a spread of 8) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Canik in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #41. Current record: 7.5-5.5, +73.
Round 14		Fishman played #79 Woody Chen (Flushing, NY; 1367) and won 386 to 355 (a spread of 31) . The last time these two played was 2005-04 at: BAYSIDE, NY Fishman’s record vs. Chen in the 6 years leading up to this event: 0-2 (0.000). Past 1-12 months: no games. Past 13-24 months: L. Past 25-36 months: no games. Past 37-48 months: L. Past 49-60 months: no games. Past 61-72 months: no games. Current ranking: #31. Current record: 8.5-5.5, +104.
Round 15		Fishman played #55 Wallace Schultz (Las Vegas, NM; 1513) and won 414 to 386 (a spread of 28) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Schultz in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #22. Current record: 9.5-5.5, +132.
Round 16		Fishman played #75 Thomas Conrad (Rio Rancho, NM; 1400) and lost 235 to 545 (a spread of -310) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Conrad in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #30. Current record: 9.5-6.5, -178. Fishman is mentioned in this round’s commentary (1 hit). Fishman is mentioned in this round’s photo captions (1 hit).
Round 17		Fishman played #69 Kevin Burbridge (Roseville, CA; 1429) and won 414 to 341 (a spread of 73) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Burbridge in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #23. Current record: 10.5-6.5, -105.
Round 18		Fishman played #39 Michael Thelen (West Jordan, UT; 1637) and lost 289 to 492 (a spread of -203) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Thelen in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #32. Current record: 10.5-7.5, -308.
Round 19		Fishman played #5 Rod MacNeil (Somerville, MA; 1873) and lost 322 to 433 (a spread of -111) . The last time these two played was 2006-12 at: NORTH SALEM, NY Fishman’s record vs. MacNeil in the 6 years leading up to this event: 0-1 (0.000). Past 1-12 months: L. 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: #44. Current record: 10.5-8.5, -419.
Round 20		Fishman played #46 Harriette Lakernick (Chicago, IL; 1609) and won 409 to 313 (a spread of 96) . The last time these two played was 2006-07 at: ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Fishman’s record vs. Lakernick 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: #34. Current record: 11.5-8.5, -323.
Round 21		Fishman played #22 Paul Phillips (Denver, CO; 1738) and lost 274 to 425 (a spread of -151) . The last time these two played was 2006-08 at: UNITED STATES SCRABBLE OPEN Fishman’s record vs. Phillips in the 6 years leading up to this event: 0-1 (0.000). Past 1-12 months: L. 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: #44. Current record: 11.5-9.5, -474.
Round 22		Fishman played #78 Reid Hattaway (Baker, LA; 1372) and won 394 to 334 (a spread of 60) . Before this event, Fishman had not played Hattaway in at least 6 years. Current ranking: #35. Current record: 12.5-9.5, -414. Fishman is mentioned in this round’s photo captions (1 hit).

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