Evan and all,
The person to contact at the US Chess Federation most familiar with
the blind players discount is Joan Dubois.
Folks, if you are coming on your own, try matching up with someone
else who's coming to reduce your cost. You might be able to share a
room.
Typically, breakfasts are part of the room fee...and are delicious there.
In a separate email, I can post hotel info as well. I am sure there
will be a chess players' discount rate, especially if we set aside a
block of rooms designated for competitors, TD's, and accompanying
family members.
Much more to come on this breaking news, folks. So, stay tuned!
All the best in chess,
David
On 3/17/19, Jim <jhomme1028@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
How are games timed?
Each player has 2 hours fourty-five minutes for the game.
Does someone other than the players record the moves?
A volunteer sits at the table with each pair of players. They record
the moves and watch to make sure that the moves are done correctly.
They also answer questions about how much time remains, and generally
assist the opponents.
Do I need to bring my own board?
You should bring your own board. When you play a game, each player
uses their own board.
Should I bring my own clock.
I would encourage you to bring a clock if you have one.
If I don't have an ELO rating, or some other officially recognized
rating, do I need one? If so, how do I get one?
You do not have to have a rating. When you go to the tournament or any
time before it, you can join the United States Chess Federation. the
fee for blind players is $18 USD.
Jim H
On 3/17/19, Evan Reese <mentat1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am also planning to be there, but I have a few questions.
Perhaps the answers should be posted to the list as a whole so that
others
can know how things work at this tournament.
How are games timed? Also, does someone other than the players record the
moves? Who's board is used for a game? Do I need to bring my own board?
Or
are boards provided? I have absolutely no problem bringing my own board,
I
just want to know how to prepare for the tournament. Do I need to buy a
clock? If I don't have an ELO rating, or some other officially recognized
rating, do I need one? If so, how do I get one?
If someone who's been there could lay out how a game is run, that would
be
very helpful in my making preparations, and for others who haven't been
there as well.
Thanks.
Evan
-----Original Message-----
From: David Rosenkoetter
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2019 5:23 PM
To: usbca_chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [usbca_chess] Re: Mark Your Calendar and See You There: US Blind
Championship Announcement, Details Forthcoming
Hi, Jim.
Thanks for the notice.
You can count on my being there. Amy told me she'd be more than happy
to annotate again this year.
Just a couple questions as far as logistics go. Is Alex Relyea going
to be TD and is Bruce Leverett going to make it again this year? I
hope so on both accounts. Also, do you know when Chess Life and Chess
Life Online will be publicizing the tournament date and time?
I will also promote this announcement and update lists as I get the
info from you.
All the best in chess,
David
On 3/17/19, Janelle Losoff <jlosoff@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thank you, Jim.
I will pass this along to people I know will help promote the event.
Best,
Janelle Losoff
On Sun, Mar 17, 2019, 1:56 PM Jim Homme <jhomme1028@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi All,
Mark your calendars. The US Blind Chess Championship will be held July
20
and 21 at the Pittsburgh Holiday Inn Express Airport. The official USCF
announcement will be out soon. I will share details as soon as I know
more.
Please spread the word to all blind players. I want lots of players.
Thanks.
Jim H
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