BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENT'S DAY TOURNAMENT LAST CALL!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009

MAIN PLACE MALL - UPPER LEVEL

390 MAIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14201 FREE PARKING UNDER THE MALL & FOOD COURT EATERIES ARE OPEN DURING TOURNAMENT PLAY!

Four Rounds, Swiss System, Game/45, USCF Open Rated Tournament. USCF Membership REQUIRED! Please bring chess sets, chess clocks and chess boards, NONE PROVIDED!

Sections/Entry fees/Prizes:

• President Obama Open: $40 at the door. Cash prizes based upon 15 entries. 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $100, 3rd Place $60, Class prize U1700 $50.
• U1450 Sen. Antoine M Thompson: $35 at the door. Cash prizes based upon 15 entries. 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100, 3rd Place $50.
• David Evans, Jr. Memorial Scholastic: $15 at the door. Trophies for the top 3 winners, Medals for those who earn at least 2 points.

Please come early so we can start on time at 9:45am for Round 1. Registration ends at 915AM!

Roster of paid participants:

1. Mark Clark(2004)
2. Patrick Robinson(1725)
3. Evan Ashton(1700)
4. David Miller(1665)
5. Pierce Cummings(1600)
6. Francis Grabowski(1509)
7. Dr James Paul(1300)
8. William Deushle (1145)
9. Shakyle Topps (614)
10. Christopher Smith (295)

Roster of players who indicated an intent to play:

1. Lionel Davis (2234)
2. Tom Warner (1767)
3. Josh Rofrano (1654)
4. David Biddle (1568)
5. Tom Callea (1445)
6. Chris Sherry (1358)
7. Dr. Mark Mieth (1348)
8. Vic Bahl (688)

In order to help us start on time, please reply with full name, USCF ID number, USCF Rating and Section of play. Then I will add your name in advance to the section, this will give me added time to match the pairings and collect the fees.

Thanks for your continued support! Mc Duffie, WNY Chess Ambassador, Fellow of WK Kellogg Foundation