EVEN MORE LOCAL RATED TOURNAMENTS!

I just received the following information via email from Mr. Michael McDuffie of Arch Angel Chess. This is great news, now 3 out of every 4 weekends for the next 5 months, there will be rated chess tournaments in Western New York! Let's support local chess. "I have made arrangements to host a monthly chess tournament on the second floor of the Main Place Mall, 390 Main Street, Buffalo, New York for the following dates.SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE LUNCH!Three Round Swiss, January 20th, 2007. Entry Fee for the Scholastic Section will be $10 in advance or $15 CASH at the door. Open Section will be $15 in advance and $20 CASH at the door.Three Round Swiss, February 17th, 2007.Four Round Swiss, March 10th, 2007.Four Round Swiss, April 14th, 2007. If you are interested in playing please send me your entry along with your check or money order made payable to ARCHANGEL 8 CHESS ACADEMY, 60F GUILFORD LANE, BUFFALO, NY 14221FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL ME AT THIS ADDRESS.THANKS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

"In order to have chess clocks, notation pads, demonstration board and other chess equipment, I would like to invite you to the ARCHANGEL 8 SOCIAL GET TOGETHER, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2007, 5PM TILL 9PM AT BIRCHFIELDS RESTAURANT, FREE BUFFET AND CASH BAR, ADULTS ONLY, 1435 MAIN STREET, BUFFALO, NY, DONATIONS ARE ONLY $5.00, TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE BY CALLING ME AT 481-4789.Its a start for us to socialize and have some fun for the new year.So bring a friend and come out to support the scholastic chess program."

He also wishes to get some scholastic players to the following two scholastic events:

CARMELLO ANTHONY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER WILL BE HOSTING A SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT, SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2007, IN BALTIMORE, MD.

NEW YORK STATE SCHOLASTIC in Saratoga NY on Saturday March 3 and Sunday March 4th, 2007.If there is enough interest we can charter a bus and stay overnight in Saratoga, NY. (Near Albany, NY)Details to follow as we get more interest.Any Ideas for a good fundraiser or grant money?"