You are invited to join us for this outdoor summer Chess Festival at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library on Thursday, July 25, 2013, located on Lafayette Court in Buffalo NY.
Advance registrations are greatly appreciated for this FREE chess event! All players will play three to four games, game/30, no elimination. All chess players are strongly encouraged to bring their chess set, chess board and digital chess clock. Please arrive by 11:45 am, Games will start from Noon till 2pm.
Advance registrations with full name and telephone to Knightsof64@yahoo.com by midnight on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.
Submitted by Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador, Boy Scouts of America, Chess Merit Badge Counselor
Twenty players supported the second event of the Buffalo Summer Chess Festival series held at the Main Place Mall on Saturday, July 20, 2013. As America celebrates the anniversary of this historic event, over 198,000 black soldiers and native americans lost their lives during this war. Most were volunteers, although were promised their freedom from slavery and no wage pay, still chose to be volunteers against accepting an later offer for a lower wage of pay and were severely treated if caught by the opposition.
Two Sections were named after the United States Colored Troops and the Confederate Black Soldiers. Medals of Honored were later awarded to Sergeant William Carney, Most distinguished gallantry in action, during the assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina on July 18, 1863. Some of the first military volunteers were the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers, Commanded by Robert G.Shaw and the 1st South Carolina Volunteers Commanded by Thomas Wentworth. Harriet Tubman was also Scout and Nurse for the 2nd South Carolina Volunteers Regiment, other famous females were Susie King Taylor and Clara Barton from Dansville NY, who later established in 1905, National First Aid Association of America, now known as the American Red Cross. Seneca Indian, Ely Parker was secretary under Ulysses S. Grant and scribed the surrender of the south.
I want to express my gratitude towards those players who are registering in advance for the monthly chess events, which greatly helps in planning and preparing for the events. New to the US Chess Federation is William Lobbins, who has been attending the monthly Buffalo Chess Open House at the Buffalo Central Library. Three players traveled down from Lockport NY, Joseph Biggie, Corey Spencer and Kevin Vincent, all members of the Lockport Golden Knights Chess Club. Returning member was Robert Hughes.
The official results of the Under 1500 - Confederate Black Soldiers Section was Undefeated Champion - Christopher Roland, just back from the World Open in Washington DC. Second place Tie were Russell Wijesiriwardena(Niagara Falls NY)- 2013 Mayor's Cup U1500 Champion, Glenn Conlin and Top Scholastic - Dekayla S. Dubose.
Wendy's Restaurant Top Upset Leaders were Steve Baer, just back from the World Open in Washington DC defeated Robert Simpson, Esq. for 104 points, Glenn Conlin for 15 points, Russell Wijesiridena for 6 points and Christopher Roland for 2 points.
Official results of the OPEN section, representing the United States Colored Troops were Co Champions - National Master, Lionel L. Davis and National Master, Barry Davis. Third place tie were Top Scholastic Erik Lubas, Kevin Roulhac, David Miller and James P. Davis, Esq.
Wendy's Restaurant Upset Leaders were James J. Paul, OD(1498) defeated David S. Miller(1641) for 15 points and National Master, Barry Davis(2192) draws National Master, Lionel L. Davis(2273) for 40.5 points.
Thanks to all those who continue to help support our growth of chess in Western New York. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, August 24, 2013, Inaugural David W. Mc Duffie PawnMaster Memorial Chess Classic, on the first anniversary of his death Friday, August 24, 2012 in Baltimore MD. Details will follow, questions and reply for more information can be sent to Knightsof64@yahoo.com.
Reported by Mc Duffie, USCF Tournament Director
Hosted by Buffalo Fire Commissioner, Garnell W. Whitfield Jr. and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, an official affiliate of the US Chess Federation. Celebrating over 13 years of Enrichment Youth Chess in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls region.
Photograph: The Lockport Golden Knights, which meets for Monday Night Scholastic Chess League, 201 Willow in Lockport NY from 6pm to 8pm.
Join us on Saturday, July 20, 2013, located at the Main Place Mall, Upper Level, 390 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14201.
PIZZA AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL PAID TOURNAMENT PLAYERS! Players are asked to wear RED, White or Blue TShirts to make this a colourful and festive occasion!
FORMAT: USCF Membership is REQUIRED! TWO SECTIONS: OPEN and U1500!
Four games, No elimination, Game 50 with 5 second delay, USCF Dual Rated! Players should bring a chess set, chess board, digital chess clock and write algebraic chess notations.
ADVANCE Registrations are greatly appreciated by Midnight on Thursday, July 18, 2013 with full name, USCF number, Section and telephone by email to Knightsof64@yahoo.com.
OPEN Entry Fee is $25 or $30 Cash at the door! U1500 Entry Fee is $15 or $20 Cash at the door!
CASH PRIZES are based on 18 paid players in each section. OPEN CASH PRIZES are $200 - $100 - $60, U1500 CASH PRIZES are $120 - $60 - $30.
GAMES: All players are to report by 9am, Games start at 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm and 3pm. One Half point Bye is available with request.
SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST TOURNAMENT - DAVID W. MC DUFFIE MEMORIAL CHESS CLASSIC 2013, will be on Saturday, August 24, 2013, the date was changed to correspond with his actual date of death, Friday, August 24, 2012.
Submitted by Mc Duffie, USCF Tournament Director and Boy Scouts of America, Chess Merit Badge Counselor
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