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BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENT'S DAY TOURNAMENT

  • Saturday, February 21, 2009
  • Main Place Mall, Upper Level 390 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14201 FREE PARKING UNDER MALL, FOOD COURT OPEN
  • Four rounds, Swiss system, Game 45. USCF rules enforced
  • Three sections: Open, U1450, and Scholastic
  • Registration from 8:30am until 9:25am. Late comers after 9:25am must take one half point bye and wait until Round 2. No Checks on site - CASH ONLY!
  • US Chess Federation Membership required. Can join USCF membership on site for additional yearly membership fee.
  • Round times: 9:45am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, 3:00pm.

Entry fees and Prizes:

  • President Obama/King Open: Advance entry fee $30 or $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: Advance entry fee $25 or $35 at the door. Cash prizes based upon 15 entries. 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100, 3rd Place $50.
  • David Evans Jr Memorial Scholastic: Advance entry $10 or $15 at the door. Trophies for the top 3 winners, Medals for those who earn at least 2 points.
  • Special RAFFE: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA PUZZLES, Tickets are $5.00 for arms length. Drawing will be after the third round.

As we want to start on time, please register in advance by mail or register online at http://www.buffalonians.com/ or by commentting below no later than Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009. with full name, USCF ID number, USCF rating and section of play. Please mail checks to: Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221 postmarked no later than Tuesday Feb.17, 2009.

Thanks for all of your continued support and dedication in growing the Buffalo - Niagara Falls Chess Community.

Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador, Fellow of WK Kellogg Foundation

6 comments:

  1. I plan to play.

    Mark Mieth
    #12975121 exp 10/31/11
    U1450
    1348

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  2. hey guys, i have a favor to ask of somebody...I have to be in buffalo on friday, and i was wondering if i could stay with somebody friday night into saturday and then drive to the grand prix with them, (or i can drive i do have a car). If not its fine, i just won't be able to play...because the back and forth from rochester to buffalo is arguous.

    Any help would be great,
    Josh Rofrano,
    joshrof@aol.com
    or comment here, i keep up on this blog often.

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  3. Count me in as well.

    Thomas C Callea

    ID #13998262 Exp. 07/2009

    Section: U1450

    Rating: 1440

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  4. Michael,

    I intend on playing as well.
    Thanks.

    - Vic.

    USCF ID : 13880240
    U1450 section
    Expiration : 1/31/2011

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  5. looks like im playing thanks to doug.

    Josh Rofrano
    12719585 exp 2009-06-30
    Open
    1722

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  6. I plan to play.

    Chris Sherry
    #13267882 exp 11/30/09
    U1450
    1241

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