INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP CUP 2015 featuring International Master Kenneth W. Regan, Ph.D. January 17, 2015

A Winter Chess Festival and a World Chess Federation (FIDE) a special international Chess event to help promote and establish friendships with Canadian chess players along with an exchange of cultural cross skills.

The first annual International Friendship Cup Chess tournament is hosted by The Buffalo Teachers Federation, Inc. and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, an official affilate of the United States Chess Federation, celebrating over 16 years of Enrichment Youth Chess programs in the Buffalo - Niagara Falls and WNY area.

DATES: January 17, 2015 and January 18, 2015

WHERE: Old First Ward Community Center, 62 Republic, Buffalo, New York

WHAT: There will be a Two Days, FIDE game schedule, featuring Buffalo native and International Master Kenneth W. Regan, Ph.D. to be held on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18, 2015! World Chess Federation rules enforced!
Two Days, 5 FIDE and USCF dual Rated games, Game 120 with a 5 second delay, One BYE available with advance notice.

Two Day FIDE Game Schedule - Players must report no later than 9:30am. Games will start on Saturday 17th at 10am, 2:30pm and 7pm. Games on Sunday 18, 2015 will start at 9:30am and Finals at 2:30pm.

FIDE CASH PRIZES - Based on 32 paid players or else in proportion. The FIDE OPEN Champion will receive the 2015 Friendship Cup and $600.00, 2nd Place - $360.00, 3rd Place - $240.00 and 4th Place - $100.00. CLASS PRIZE - U1900 $220.00.

International Masters, FM and Grand Masters - FREE Entry with fee deducted from Cash Prize! NO CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED! ROCHESTER CHESS CENTER WILL BE THE OFFICIAL VENDOR and will make chess equipment available.

Advance Entry Fee Early Bird Special - FIDE Rated $50.00, Non FIDE rated $55.00 must be received no later than on midnight on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. After $70.00 CASH payable at the door. All online entries must be received no later than midnight on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 with reply to Knightsof64@yahoo.com, include full name, USCF Number, FIDE Number, Section of Play and contact number.

PAWN MASTER MEMORIAL U1700 SECTION - ONE DAY SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015, USCF RULES ENFORCED!

ONE DAY Only! Saturday, January, 17, 2015 PIZZA & Refreshments will be provided for all paid tournament players! Non chess players may purchase a slice of Pizza and drink for $2.00. After tournament players are served!

PAWNMASTER MEMORIAL - USCF "RATED BEGINNERS OPEN" - Scholastics K-12 Tournament

USCF membership is required. Four (4) USCF rated games, Game 35, with 5 second delay. Sections are K-4, K-6 and K-12.

Championship trophies are donated by the Buffalo Teachers Federation, Inc. Trophies will be awarded to the Top Three players and Top Female in each section.

Advance Entry Online - Knightsof64@yahoo.com no later than January 14, 2015 with full name, uscf number, section and contact number.

Pawn Master Scholastic K-12 ENTRY FEES - Advanced Early Bird is $10.00 or $15.00 Cash at the Door!

Pawn Master Game Schedule - Saturday Only! All scholastic players must report by 10am. January 17, 2015, Game 1 at 10:30am, Game 2 at 11:45am, Game 3 at Noon, Game 4 at 2:15pm. AWARDS CEREMONY TO FOLLOW!

PAWN MASTER U1700 FORMAT - 4 USCF Dual rated games, Games One and Two are Game 60 with 5 second delay, Games Three and Four are Game 90 with 5 second delay.

PAWN MASTER U1700 Game Schedule: All players must report no later than 9:30am, Saturday games will start at 10am, Game 2 will start at 12:30pm, Game 3 will start at 3pm and Finals Game 4 will start at 6:30pm.

PAWN MASTER U1700 CASH Prizes are based on 30 paid players or else in proportion. The Pawn Master U1700 Champion will be awarded the 2015 Friendship Cup Trophy and $400, 2nd Place - $300.00, 3rd Place - $200; CLASS Prize U1500 - $100.00.

PLEASE MAIL AND MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE to Archangel 8 Chess Academy, Memo: Friendship Cup, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, New York, 14221, payments must be received no later than Wednesday, January 14, 2015.

All chess players must bring a Staunton Chess set, board and digital chess clock.

8TH ANNUAL BUFFALO INTERNATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, an official affiliate of the US Chess Federation, Celebrating over 16 years of enrichment youth chess programs presents the 2014 Buffalo International Chess Championships on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Old First Ward Community Center, 62 Republic, Buffalo NY.

Hosted by BUFFALO TEACHER'S FEDERATION, INC., NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION and Garnell W. Whitfield, Jr., Buffalo Fire Commissioner.

THREE Sections; SCHOLASTICS NOT USCF RATED K-12, USCF RATED OPEN and USCF RATED JEFF WHITE U1500 MEMORIAL

ADVANCE REGISTRATIONS & ENTRY FEE DEADLINE EXTENDED to Midnight on Friday, October 17, 2014 with reply to KNIGHTSOF64@YAHOO.COM. REGISTRATIONS must include full name, USCF number, section and telephone contact.

SCHOLASTICS FORMAT; FOUR GAMES, UNRATED, NO USCF MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! EACH GAME IS GAME 35,d5.

SCHOLASTICS K-12 SECTION; K-3, 4-8th and 9-12 grades. Early Entry Fee $15 or $25 CASH AT THE DOOR.

SCHOLASTICS GAME SCHEDULE; Players report by 10am. GAMES start at 10:30am, 11:45am, 1pm and 2:15pm, AWARDS CEREMONY AT 3:30pm.

SCHOLASTIC AWARDS; TROPHIES to the Top 5 winners and Top Female in each section.

OPEN USCF RATED AND JEFF WHITE U1500 MEMORIAL, USCF CURRENT MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED!

OPEN AND JEFF WHITE U1500 MEMORIAL FORMAT; Four Games, USCF Dual Rated, No Elimination, GAMES 1,2,3 are GAME 60 with 5 second delay, GAME FOUR FINALS are GAME 90 with a 5 second delay. One BYE available, must notify the tournament director by Game 2. All players must bring a chess set, board and digital chess clock.

OPEN AND U1500 GAME SCHEDULE; All players must report by 9:30am, Games start at 10am, Game 2 at 12:30pm, Game 3 at 3pm and FINALS at 5:30pm.

OPEN SECTION ADVANCE ENTRY FEE is $60 OR $70 CASH AT THE DOOR. NO CHECKS ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR. EARLY REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, OCTOBER 17, 2014.

CASH PRIZES FOR OPEN SECTION; Based on 30 paid entries, or else in proportion. 2014 CHAMPION will receive $400 + Mayor's Cup Trophy, 2nd Place - $300, 3rd Place - $200 and 4th Place - $100. Top U2000 - $145, Top U1800 - $130.

JEFF WHITE U1500 MEMORIAL SECTION CASH PRIZES; Based on 24 paid entries, else in proportion. 2014 CHAMPION will receive $400 + JEFF WHITE MEMORIAL TROPHY; 2nd Place - $200; 3rd Place - $100, TOP U1200 Class Prize -$75.

Submitted by Mc Duffie, USCF Tournament Director

NATIONAL CHESS MONTH CELEBRATION - SPOTLIGHTS OCTOBER 2014

The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, an official affiliate of the United States Chess Federation, is presenting the 2014 National Chess Month Chess Tournament on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 11:30am until 4:30pm for all chess players. This event will take place at the Downtown Central Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, downtown Buffalo.

Participation in the tournament is FREE and females and school-age players of all abilities at Chess are encouraged to compete. Competitors will compete in four games, with USCF rules enforced, against others at their grade levels, in sections grades K-3, 4-8, 9-12 and Adult. Trophies provided by the Buffalo Teachers Federation, Inc. will be awarded in the Scholastic sections.

Chess players interested in competing should pre-register by midnight on October 3rd at KNIGHTSOF64@YAHOO.COM, indicating full name, contact phone number, school and grade.

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library and Archangel 8 Chess Academy have collaborated for the past four years to bring free Chess activites into libraries. Chess Open Houses are held at the downtown Library on the last Sunday of each month from Noon until 4:30pm. and are open to all interested players and learners. Archangel 8 Chess Academy also hosts weekly Chess activities at the Urban Queens and Knights Chess Club, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue; at Main Place Mall; Monday nights at the Lockport Family YMCA; on Fridays at the Old First Ward Community Center; an on selected dates in other locations in Buffalo, West Seneca and Niagara Falls.

Submitted by Mc Duffie, USCF Tournament Director

2014 PAWNMASTER MEMORIAL U.S.C.F. TOURNAMENT - SAT SEPT 20, 2014

The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, The Buffalo Teachers Federation, Inc. and The Mc Duffie Family will host the 2014 David W. Mc Duffie PawnMaster Memorial U.S.C.F. Chess Tournament at the Main Place Mall, 390 Main Street, Upper Level, Buffalo NY on Saturday, September 20, 2014. FREE Parking under the Mall, access by the Pearl Street entrance.

David W. Mc Duffie, born and raised in Buffalo, graduate of Hutchinson Technical High School and Fredonia State College, an active USCF Fells Point Chess club player, Maryland State Chess Champion, Baltimore Scholastic Chess Coach and a board member of the Maryland Chess Association. David aka "PawnMaster" died in Baltimore Maryland on Friday, August 24, 2012.

This chess event is a USCF sanctioned, Four games, Game 50, with a 5 second delay, No elimination tournament, players in the Open Section and U1600 section must be a USCF member. Scholastic K-12 Memorial Section is a non rated but USCF rules are enforced and players can be asked to play with a digital chess clock and write algebraic chess notations to prepare them for State and National Championships. ALL CHESS PLAYERS MUST BRING THEIR CHESS SET, BOARD AND DIGITAL CHESS CLOCK!

SECTIONS - OPEN, U1600 AND SCHOLASTIC K-12. PIZZA and REFRESHMENTS provided for all paid tournament players!

ENTRY FEES - OPEN section $25 advance or $35 Cash at the door. U1600 $15 or $25 Cash at the door. SCHOLASTIC - $10 or $15 Cash at the door.

Tournament Schedules - OPEN and U1600 players must report no later than 9am. Games will start at 9:15am. Round 2 starts at 11:30am, Round 3 starts at 1:15pm and Round 3 starts at 3pm. All games must be completed by 5:30pm.

SCHOLASTIC SCHEDULE - All scholastic players must report no later than 9:30am, Games start at 10am, 11am, Noon and 1pm. PIZZA and refreshments will be served around Noon. Chess sets, boards and digital chess clocks are provided for the Scholastic section but it is recommended that the student bring their own chess equipment if they have these items. Trophies are donated by the Buffalo Teachers Federation, Inc. Trophies are awarded after all the games are completed. Parents can provide snacks and beverages for their child during tournament play. Trophies awarded are Champion, Top Female, 2nd Place, 3rd Place and 4th Place.

CASH PRIZES - OPEN SECTION based on 18 players - CHAMPION PLAQUE and $200 Cash, 2nd Place $100, 3rd Place $60, Top U1900 $75. U1600 Section based on 18 players - Champion Plaque and $130, 2nd Place $60 and 3rd Place $30. Trophies and Plaques are donated by the Buffalo Teachers Federation, Inc.

Group, Individual and casual photos are taken of all tournament players during this event.

SAVE THE DATE - FEBRUARY 2015, THE 3rd Annual David W. Mc Duffie Scholastic K-12 Tournament held in Baltimore Maryland with the Maryland Chess Association, each year this event has drawn over 250 students in his honor.

The Archangel 8 Chess Academy and The Mc Duffie Family would like to thank you in advance for all your continued help and support keeping PawnMaster alive and well!

Tell a Friend and Bring a Friend referral chess program. All advance entries must be received by midnight on Thursday, September 18th with full name, section, uscf number and telephone with reply to KNIGHTOF64@yahoo.com.

AUG 16TH TOURNAMENT POSTPONED - FAMILY FUNERAL!

The 2014 PAWNMASTER MEMORIAL CHESS TOURNAMENT WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014! PLEASE LET OTHER CHESS PLAYERS AND PARENTS ASAP!

While returning my son back to military college, we were notified that his aunt had suddenly died from internal bleeding. This is the third year during the month of August that we have lost a family member. Her funeral services will be out of town and details are few at this time but the family is searching for a minister and church for her services later on this week or the weekend.

Traveling back to Buffalo this afternoon, but I have to postpone the tournament until September 2014. I apologize for any problems that this might have on others.

Those 6 advance registrations will be applied to the September tournament.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reply to Knightsof64@yahoo.com.

Sincerely, Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador

SUMMER CHESS FESTIVAL REMEMBERS CHARLES L. DAVIS, ESQ - SAT JULY 19TH BUFFALO NY

The Buffalo Teachers Federation and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy will host a US Chess Federation,Four games, Game 50 with 5 second delay, sanctioned tournament at the Main Place Mall, Upper level, 390 Main Street, Buffalo NY on Sat July 19, 2014.

The Buffalo Chess community is invited to join in tournament play and share stories about Charles L. Davis, Esq. He always played in the U1600 section when he was able to participate. This month the CHAMPIONS of each section will receive the 2014 Charles L. Davis, Esq. Memorial plaque or trophies for the scholastic K-9 section in his name. Charles L. Davis, Esq. died on July 16, 2013 in Buffalo NY.

PIZZA and Refreshments will be provided for all paid tournament players! OPEN and U1600 Players are asked to report by 9am. USCF dual rated games will start at 9:15am, 11:30am, 1:15pm and 3pm. USCF current Membership is required!

Scholastic K-9 players, will play four non rated games with digital clock and notations, report by 9:30am and non rated games will start at 10am, 11am, Noon and 1pm. Trophies and Top Female Awards to follow after the tournament.

CASH PRIZES FOR OPEN AND U1600 are based on 36 total paid players. OPEN SECTION - EF $35 Cash at the door, OPEN CHAMPION will receive a memorial plaque and $200, 2nd Place - $100, 3rd Place -$60. U1600 Section - EF $20 CASH at the door. U1600 Champion will receive a memorial plaque and $130, 2nd Pace - $60 and 3rd Place -$30.

ONLINE advance registrations are greatly appreciated with reply to Knightsof64@yahoo.com by midnight, July 16th, with full name, uscf id number and section of play.

Thanks for all your continued help and support. Keep the Charles L. Davis memories and family in your prayers!

Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador

2014 USCF SUMMER CHESS FESTIVAL - SAT JUNE 21 - MAIN PLACE MALL, BUFFALO NY

The Buffalo Teachers Federation, Inc., Juneteenth Scholastic Chess Festival and The ARCHANGEL 8 CHESS ACADEMY will host the 2014 US Chess Federation SUMMER CHESS FESTIVAL on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Main Place Mall, Upper Level, 390 Main St, Buffalo NY.

Pictured are the participants for the 2014 Juneteenth Scholastic Chess Championships held last week.

The Archangel 8 Chess Academy is celebrating over 15 years of Educational Enrichment Youth Chess programs in WNY.

FORMAT - Each USCF chess player in the OPEN and U1600 will play Four, USCF sanctioned dual rated games, Game 50 with a five second delay. SCHOLASTIC "WORLD CUP" (K - 9) STARS(Non rated) will play four games, USCF rules enforced, Game 30 with a five second delay.

CURRENT USCF MEMBERSHIPS are required for the OPEN and U1600 Sections. USCF rated players must bring a chess set, chess board and digital clock.

ONLINE ADVANCE REGISTRATIONS - Must be received by Midnight, Thursday, June 19 with reply to Knightsof64@yahoo.com.

OPEN AND U1600 USCF players must report by 9am, Games will start at 9:15am, 11:30am, 1:15pm and 3pm.

SCHOLASTIC WOLD CUP STARS, must report by 9:30am, Games will start at 10am, 11am, Noon and 1pm. Awards Ceremony will follow after 2pm with group and individual photos.

CASH PRIZES FOR OPEN AND U1600 - $670.00 BASED ON 36 PAID PLAYERS!

OPEN CASH PRIZES based on 18 players, Entry fee $25 v. $35 Cash at the door - $200 - $100 - $60, TOP U1900 - $75.00.

U1600 CASH PRIZES based on 18 players, Entry Fee $15 v. $20 Cash at the door - $130 - $60 - $30.

SCHOLASTIC WORLD CUP STARS, Entry fee is $10 or $15 Cash at the door. TROPHIES AWARDED BY THE BUFFALO TEACHERS FEDERATION, INC.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, please reply to Knightsof64@yahoo.com.

Submitted by Michael A. Mc Duffie, USCF Tournament Director and US Soccer Federation, National Licensed Coach

FATHER'S DAY CHESS CELEBRATION - JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL 2014

Come out and join us in playing games of chess during the 2014 Juneteenth Chess Festival. You can come and play with Dad, Uncle, Grandfather or in memory of a "Male Figure"! Casual chess play with others and family members!

When - SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014

WHERE - Martin Luther King Jr Park, at the MLK Jr bust located at Best and Fillmore.

TIME - 12:45pm to 4:30pm.

Please bring your chess set, chess board and digital chess clock. Limited supply!

HOSTED BY TRUSS IDENTIFICATION SIGNS, PROFESSIONAL DRAFTING SERVICE AND THE ARCHANGEL 8 CHESS ACADEMY!

Email - Knightsof64@yahoo.com for more information.

PRAYERS FOR REV MARIJAN PROCYK AND FAMILY

PRAYERS, PRAYERS AND PRAYERS NEEDED! Sad news is that Rev. Marijan Procyk's son Joseph, passed after a long illness and care. More news will follow, but there will be a wake with Family present on Wednesday, June 4th and Thursday, June 5th from 6pm to 8pm. with funeral arrangements on Friday, 10am, June 6th at the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church located at 308 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo NY 14206! Please keep an eye on the Buffalo News for more details as well. Please pass this information out to all chess players in the Buffalo and WNY area.
Respectfully,
Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador

TREE DOCTOR INTERNATIONAL - JUNE 7th and JUNE 8th

The Amateur Chess Association of WNY in affiliation with The Archangel 8 Chess Academy announces the 2014 TREE DOCTOR INTERNATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT! The TREE DOCTOR is a Clarence based company who has Guaranteed $4,000.00 Prize Money with 40 Grand Prix Points. Please check your Chess Life Magazine Grand Prix Tournament detailed listing! COMPLIMENTARY FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON BOTH DAYS BY The TREE DOCTOR Staff employees.

The format will be a two day, FIDE and USCF sanctioned chess tournament, Five Games, Game duration - Game 120 with a 5 second delay. ONLY Two sections of play - OPEN and U1800.

PLACE: OLD FIRST WARD COMMUNITY CENTER, 62 REPUBLIC STREET, BUFFALO NY 14204

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: Games on Saturday, June 7th will start at 10am, 2:30pm and 7pm. Games on Sunday, June 8th will start at 10am and 2:30pm. Byes are available for Games 1, 2, 3 and 4 and must be requested prior to Game 2.

OPEN and U1800 Section Fees are $50.00 USD, CASH ONLY at the door.

OPEN SECTION Guaranteed Cash Prizes are $1000 - $750 - and $500. U1800 SECTION Guaranteed Cash Prizes are $750 - $500 and $300. USCF MEMBERSHIPS are required and can join at the door, Cash Only! All Chess players are required to bring a Chess set, chess board and digital chess clock. None provided!

ONLINE and Telephone REGISTRATIONS - Reply to garyboye@gmail.com or call 716 - 799-5655 by midnight on Thursday, June 5th with full name, uscf number, section and telephone. All players are required to report by 9am on Saturday!

SPECIAL THANKS to: SIMPSON & SIMPSON, PLCC for their support.

Submitted by Mc Duffie, USCF Tournament Director