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FRIENDSHIP JULY CHESS FESTIVAL 2010

Hosted and presented by Garnell W. Whitfield Jr., Buffalo Fire Commissioner, The Kellogg Leadership for Community Change and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy. July 18th and 19th, 2010, Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main Street, Buffalo, NY. Main near Heath, Free Off street parking in the back.

This is the third annual Can/Am International FIDE Masters summer series held in Buffalo, NY on July 17th & 18th, August 21t & 22nd and September 18th & 19th, 2010. As listed in Chess Life TLA, the tournament is posted for 20 Enchanced Grand Prix points, Five rounds, Swiss, FIDE/USCF rated, Game 120. USCF membership is required. Entry Fee is $55.00, Guaranteed Cash Prizes $350, $250 and $200, Class Prizes: U2000 $175 and U1800 $150.

All players are required to check in by 9:30am. Games will start on Saturday, July 17th at 10am, 2:30pm and 7pm, Sunday, July 18th games start at 10am and 2pm.

All registrations should be POSTMARKED no later than July 10th, 2010 or 7 days prior to the tournament. Please mail and make checks payable to Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, New York, 14221 with full name, FIDE/USCF Id number, Section and telephone number.

For U1500 Section players, same game schedule, Advance Entry fee is $30 v. $50, Cash Prizes are $150, $90 and $60.

VISITORS: Tour the Buffalo website for all there is to SEE and DO in the area, www.visitbuffaloniagara.com. Also the CVB Of Buffalo has reduced hotel/motel room rates available.

I want to thank everyone in advance for their continued support in making this summer series a success. Advance online registrations with full name, USCF id number, section of play and telephone number to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.

Submitted by Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador

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