Hi David,
I don't want to belabor the point... But maybe I do need to say this: My not
attending an OTB tournament this year has little to do with how well or
poorly I am recovering from COVID. In fact, I am pretty well recovered from my
bout with the beast. In fact, my antipathy has everything to do with the fact
that I personally feel it is foolish for people to travel unnecessarily at this
time, Especially when there is a perfectly viable alternative. For whatever
reason, Boyd and Alex have dug in their heels against an online event. I feel
it amounts to reckless endangerment. To any who choose to go, I wish a pleasant
and safe experience.
Jim T
-----Original Message-----
From: usbca_chess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:usbca_chess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Rosenkoetter
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 9:16 PM
To: usbca_chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [usbca_chess] Re: Official notice of 2020 U.S. Championship for blind
players
Hi, Jim.
That's totally understandable. If you need to stay back this year, I hope your
recovery is going well. And, I'd agree. If we were to have the event online,
we'd probably get a bunch more folks. I've been playing in my fair share of
USCF tournaments online, so I know for sure how well they work.
AndMaybe, next year, everyone can reconvene in Pittsburgh again or somewhere
else. I've said it before. I'll go anywhere, any time, any way possible to
participate in our o.t.b. championship.
David
On 9/16/20, JT <hazelnutt2001@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I wish I could echo David's enthusiasm. I will go so far as to say
that I do hope that whoever chooses to attend the tournament gets
there and back home without contracting or spreading the Coronavirus.
I, for one, just don't see the point in taking the chance. If anyone
from the USCF reads this, I'd sure love to hear how pushing this OTB
event is going to benefit the USBCA. Three people have told me that
they "might" attend. And I cannot in good conscience make any sort of
impassioned plea to players to make the journey.
If we were doing it online, I'd be right there, front and center,
trying to get people to participate. And I bet we'd have closer to 30,
rather than three. But... IT's their money, and their call. Be safe,
everybody. If you plan to travel, be careful!
Jim T
PS: In case anyone wonders, I'm not speaking as a USBCA board member,
I'm speaking as one individual who got nailed by the virus despite
taking every precaution. I am speaking as one individual who loves
chess, who cares greatly about promoting the game to everyone, in
general, and to blind and VI players in particular. I am speaking as
one individual who would do most anything to get people involved with
chess, almost anything. But I won't ask people to put themselves in
the way of something that could do them harm, especially when there is
such a simple and more popular alternative.--JT
-----Original Message-----
From: usbca_chess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:usbca_chess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David ;
Rosenkoetter
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 7:38 AM
To: usbca_chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [usbca_chess] Re: Official notice of 2020 U.S. Championship
for blind players
Folks, I'm so glad to see this announcement. It's certainly short notice.
But I hope we can get a few of us to play.
And, in answer to Vinnie's question, I doubt the tournament would be
in Alaska. Normally, it's been in Steelers territory. But, being in Celtics'
and Red Sox land will be great this year. So,, set up the boards,
start the clocks, and let's get ready to rumble.
David
Live Free or Die is the NH State motto.
On 9/15/20, /vincent Beatty <vbeatty1@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Perhaps next year it can be in Alaska!
On Sep 15, 2020, at 12:56 PM, Ginny Alverson <sportsgirl17@xxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hello, all: I think I neglected to paste the details for the U.S.
championship for blind players in the last message I sent. I don’t
know how I neglected to do this. Here is the official announcement
from the tournament organizer and the USCF.
Ginny Alverson: President, USBCA
TLA:
2020 U.S. Blind Chess Championship
4 SS,
G/135 d0. Courtyard Manchester/Boston Regional Airport,
700 Huse Road, Manchester, NH 03103, (603) 641-4900. Free shuttle
to/from airport.
EF: $1. Reg.: Onsite - Sat. 24 October: 9-9:45am or online at
www.relyeachess.com. Rds.: Sat. 10-4, Sun. 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- Under 1000,
$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! Contact: Nita
Patel, td@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Phone: 603-716-3040 or Joan DuBois, tla@xxxxxxxxxxx, (c) 931-200-3412.
BCCA Gambit and Counter Gambit Tournament coordinator.
