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 3031Fax: (757) 420-0569 Email: RDavis@cg-exchange.com
Go Navy!