Military Chess Championship

MILITARY CHESS INFORMATION

The Military Chess Group

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/militarychess

The group is an informal means of communication for players from all branches of service stationed all over the world. Membership is free. Members use the group to analyze games, arrange for rides and roommates for various tournaments, and to discuss topical events in the world of Military Chess. The Military Chess Group welcomes and encourages all levels of players to participate.

US Armed Forces Open http://www.usmilitarychess.org/

This is a FREE annual event and is conducted during the Columbus Day Weekend (usually hosted in the Washington DC area). The Armed Forces Open is to all Active, Reserve and Retired chess enthusiasts. Cadets, Midshipmen and ROTC with DOD ID can also participate. This event is run by the US Chess Federation Military Chess Committee from the donations of private and corporate sponsors.

Inter-Service Championship (ISC)

Services compete annually in the Inter-Service Chess Championship. The host for this competition rotates each year from service to service. Each branch of services uses its own process and criteria for team selection. Interested participants should contact their respective Service Representative for more information.

Service POC’s for Chess

Air Force – Margaret Barnett, phone: Com 210-652-4045 DSN 487-4045 email: Margaret Barnett@agency.afsv.af.mil

http://www-p.afsv.af.mil/FMP/communityprogramsdotcom/chess.htm

Marines – Jim Medley (703) 784-9542 Email: allmarinechess@usmc-mccs.org http://www.usmc-mccs.org/chess/

ARMY – Kris D’Alessandro, 703-681-7204. Email is kris.dalessandro@cfsc.army.mil

http://www.armymwr.com/portal/recreation/chess/

Navy – Julie Smith 901-874-6533/DSN 882-6533, julie.k.smith@navy.mil
http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/chess.htm

COAST GUARD – Robert Davis

Ph: (757) 420-2480 Ext 3031

Fax: (757) 420-0569 Email: RDavis@cg-exchange.com

2008 US Armed Forces Open Chess Championship

WHAT: 49th Annual US Armed Forces Open Chess Championship

WHEN: 11-13 October 2008

WHERE: Hosted this year by the Navy at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. http://www.bethesda.med.navy.mil/

WHO: Open Section: Open to all Active Duty, Reservists, Military Retirees, Cadets, and ROTC (with DOD ID) who have a USCF Membership. Trophies: Top 3, top by branch, top by class, and numerous special categories.

HOW: EF: FREE 6rounds. All skill levels welcome. Our unique system allows you to compete individually AND on your service team! Registration: 08:00-08:45, Rounds: Sat. 0900-1230-1600, Sun. 0900-1400, Mon. 0900. Two ½ point byes available. No smoking & no computers. Bring your clocks! 6SS, Rds 1-2 G/90, Rds 3-4 G/2, Rds 5-6 30/90, SD/1.

BILLETING: Bethesda Navy Lodge, 301-654-1795. Rooms $77. Located within walking distance of the event (Mention Chess when making reservation). Please reserve by 28 Sep 08.

ENTRIES /INFORMATION: Please use the entry form on the website if possible http://www.usmilitarychess.org/ or print the form and mail to Ernest Schlich, 1370 S. Braden Cres. Norfolk, VA 23502 with Rank, Name, USCF ID #, current rating/rank, and branch of service. NC. NS. W. Send all questions to ESchlich@verizon.net 757-853-5296.

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