Hello everyone,
Below is the announcement issued by the US Chess Federation regarding their
plans for the 2016 US championship for blind players. I offer a translation of
some of the jargon in the message.
The dates are September 23 and 24 with two games each day. The SS means swiss
system, and that is what we play most years. Each player has 135 minutes on the
clock to finish the game. When we began getting more involved in the
tournament recently, we asked that the prize fund be distributed so that all
players would have a reasonable chance to win some money.
The hotel provides a free breakfast, and the USCF has a caterer who will
provide the other two meals at no charge.
If anyone wants a roommate to help reduce the cost of the hotel room, please
let me know and we will do our best. My cell phone is (412) 522-9039. If you
have other questions, please let me know.
Al
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEP. 23-24 (FRI & SAT) PENNSYLVANIA
2016 U.S. Blind Chess Championship
US Chess & U.S. Braille Chess Association (USBCA) are sponsoring this US Chess
National event. 4 SS or 4 RR (depends on # of players), G/135 d0. Holiday Inn
Express Hotel (newly renovated), 5311 Campbells Run Road (near airport),
Pittsburgh, PA 15277, (412) 788-8400. Free shuttle to/from airport. EF: Free.
Reg.: Onsite - Thurs. Sept. 22: 6-8pm, Fri. Sept. 23: 9-9:30am. Rds.: Fri.
Sept. 23: 10-4, Sat. Sept. 24: 9-3. Prize Fund: $1,400 GTD: 1st: $400, 2nd:
$300, 3rd: $200, 4th: $100, $100-Best player U1400, $100- Class E (1000-1199),
$100- Class F (800-999), $100-Upset Prize. NOTE: All players must be classified
as Legally Blind and bring proof. You must also be a current member of US Chess
for $18 a year. You can join US Chess at the event! HR: $130 night + tax; code:
USB. Contact: Rick Varchetto, richard521@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Phone: (h)
304-636-4034, (c) 304-614-4034 or Joan DuBois, tla@xxxxxxxxxxx, (c)
931-200-3412.
Thanks everyone-Joan
Joan DuBois / Affiliate Relations Associate
jdubois@xxxxxxxxxxx / 931 787 1234 ext 123
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