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