BICENTENNIAL WAR OF 1812 CHAMPIONSHPS

PRESS RELEASE; War of 1812 BICENTENNIAL SUMMER CHESS FESTIVAL
Upcoming Buffalo, NY Chess Events

WAR of 1812 BICENTENNIAL CHESS BATTLE ON THE PLAZA

Two Thursdays, August 9 and August 23, 2012
Downtown Erie County Central Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, New York

This is an OUTDOOR Chess Event like New York City has in Central Park every summer! If it rains, we will be inside!

Weighted Chess Pieces are Strongly Suggested.

Playoffs will be on August 9th and War of 1812 Championships will be on Aug 23rd.
All players must report by 10:30 am. Games will start at 11 am until 2 pm.

Two dates, 3 Games, no elimination, Game 30; USCF rules enforced, USCF Rated.

Please mail and make DONATIONS payable to:
The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221
Advanced registrations only by Wednesday, August 8 by midnight and Wednesday, August 22, 2012 for the 23rd.

Replies to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com with full name, USCF ID Number, Section and telephone number.
Sections; Adult OPEN, USCF OPEN and Scholastic K-12.

Please bring chess set, chess board and digital chess clock. Entry Free with Erie County Public Library Card.

Trophies are sponsored by Buffalo Central Library, Old First Ward Community Center, Buffalo Fire Commissioner, Garnell W. Whitfield, Jr and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy.