Robert Mitchell, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, has won the 1967 Idaho Open, played in Boise over the May 6-7 weekend. It was Bob's 2nd try at the championship, having tied for 1st in 1966, but losing to Chappuis on tie break. Second place went to Dick Heilbut of Salt Lake City, who scored 4-1, ½ point behind Mitchell's 4½-½. Dick Vandenburg, of Boise and the winner two years ago, was third, 3½-1½, nosing out Twin Falls' Lloyd Kimpton who was 4th with the same score. Mike Murray, of Missoula, Montana and recent winner of the Inland Empire Open, was 5th, 3-2.

Mitchell opened up with wins against lower finishing opponents and in round three met Vandenburg, who also had two wins, one against state champion, Glen Buckendorf. Vandenburg blundered about move 15 and moved into the ranks of the also rans. Mitchell then beat Murray in round four to knock him from contention. In round 5, Heilbut, the highest ranked player at 2039, met Mitchell needing a win because of a draw in round one with Dennis Waterman of Portland. However, he never dented Mitchell's solid defense and finally offered a draw to end the game. The winner's consistent play makes him a hard man to beat and he should do well in the forthcoming Oregon Championship.

A seperate Class B section was won by Fred Docekal, of Salt Lake City, who also did well in 1966, placing 2nd. C.E. Harris, of Caldwell, Idaho was second. he won last year so this time saw a reverse of the 1966 finish. W.C. Jackson, of Glenns Ferry, scroed 4-1 too, but lost out on tie break and was 3rd. Vic Waterman won the Class C trophy.

The tournament had an excellent turnout from out of state with six from Orgon, five from Utah, and one from Montana. Dick Vandenburg directed. Play was USCF rated.