Hello,
I am forwarding the announcement from the US Chess Federation regarding the
2017 national championship.
If I can answer any questions, please email me at ajpietrol@xxxxxxxxxxx of by
phone at (412) 522-9039.
Al
From: Joan DuBois
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 9:52 AM
To: ajpietrol@xxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: Joan DuBois
Subject: TLA information for 2017 U.S. Blind Chess Championship in Lindsborg, KS
April 18, 2017
Hi Al,
Hope you are well.
Below is the TLA information for the upcoming 2017 U.S. Blind Chess
Championship. Please feel free to forward this one to any of the players whom
you believe will be interested.
Thanks Al- Joan DuBois
US Chess Junior Grand Prix!
SEPT. 15-16 (FRI & SAT) KANSAS
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 20
2017 U.S. Blind Chess Championship in Lindsborg, KS
Lindsborg is a small safe community of 3,000 people. 4 SS or 4 RR (depends on
#of players), G/135 d0. EF: Free. Playing site: Karpov School, 106 S. Main St.,
Lindsborg, KS 67456. Reg.: must be received by Sept. 1, 2017: Contact: Anna
James 785-227-7555, akarpovkschess@xxxxxxxxx Onsite Thurs. Sept. 14: 5-8 pm,
Fri. Sept. 15: 9-9:30 am. Rds.: Fri. Sept. 15: 10-4, Sat., Sept. 16: 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. All
players: $100 scholarship toward Summer Chess Camp at the Karpov Chess School
in Lindsborg. Thurs. Sep. 14, 5-6 pm Reg. for Blindfold exhibition with GM
Timur Gareyev. 6pm Lecture, 6:45 Clock Blindfolded Simul-7 boards. Participants
of the Championship get the free spots in the simul and priority in
registration, for others $20. Award Ceremony in Swedish Country Inn, 8pm, with
Swedish dance-music with smorgasbord. NOTE: All players must be classified as
Legally Blind and bring proof. You must also be a current member of USCF for
$18 a year. You can join to USCF at the event! Swedish Country Inn, with the
traditional Swedish breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner. Free shuttle to/from
airport Wichita/Salina. HR: $130/night: tax and meals included. Contact: Anna
James 785-227-7555, akarpovkschess@xxxxxxxxx.
Joan DuBois / Affiliate Relations Associate
jdubois@xxxxxxxxxxx / 931 787 1234 ext 123
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