Hi Members,
It's official. The US Chess Federation has accepted the bid for this year’s
championship. A copy of the official announcement is below.
Please do your best to come, and please spread the word. I want to shake lots
of hands from new and old acquaintances and eat lots of good food. Oh, and
squeeze in a little chess. Remember, if you can find a roomie, that will help
bring the cost down.
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
JULY 20-21 PENNSYLVANIA
2019 U.S. Blind Chess Championship
Sponsored in part by USBCA. 4 SS or 4 RR (depends on # of players), G/135 d0.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 5311 Campbells Run Road (near airport), Pittsburgh,
PA 15277, (412) 788-8400. Free shuttle to/from airport. EF: Free. Reg.: Onsite
- Sat. 20 July: 9-9:45am. Rds.: 10-4, 10-4. 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: $99
night + tax; mention US Blind Chess Championship. Contact: Nita Patel,
td@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:td@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>. Phone: 603-716-3040 or Joan
DuBois, tla@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:tla@xxxxxxxxxxx>, (c) 931-200-3412.
