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.
Join the community http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/militarychess
Thanks for posting this Susan.