ENTRIES
FLYER
Download and Share the flyer! 2019 USAFOCC
REGISTRATION
REGISTER @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/60th-us-armed-forces-open-chess-championship-tickets-66049296223
SITE
Location: Goettge Memorial Field House
Address: Bldg. 751, Goettge Memorial Field House, Camp Lejeune, 28547
LODGING
On Base:
Inns of the Corps – http://www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/inns/
Onslow Beach – http://www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/beach/
Off Base:
https://www.visitjacksonvillenc.com/171/Hotels
RULES
FIDE: https://www.fide.com/FIDE/handbook/LawsOfChess.pdf
USCF: https://new.uschess.org/news/7th-edition-rule-book-chapters-now-available-download/
TLA
Oct. 12-14, North Carolina
2019 (60th Annual) U.S. Armed Forces Open (USAFO) Chess Championship
5-SS, 40/2, SD/30 d5, FIDE-rated.
USCF Ratings will be used for pairing purposes.
Goettege Memorial Field House, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC.
Website: http://usarmedforceschess.com.
2 sections
AFO [FIDE] Open to U.S. Active Duty, Reservists, Military Retirees, Cadets, Midshipmen, and ROTC.
Military Veterans’ Open (MVO) for military Veterans. US Chess membership required.
Registration: Please register on-line by Oct 8th so we can get a better picture of our expected turnout and receive all required information. This is especially important for MVO participants so we can give your information to the gate.
On-site registration: 0800-0845.
Entry Fee: AFO Free! MVO Free! [MODIFICATION FROM TLA]
Prizes AFO: Trophies/Plaques to Top 3 overall players, Top player of each DoD service on Active Duty, Top Reservist, Top Retiree, Top three Cadets/Midshipmen/ROTC, Top two each class A-D and below, Highest Upset, and various special prizes.
Prizes MVO: Based on entries. Trophies/Plaques.
Rounds.: Sat. 0930-1500; Sun. 0900-1500; Mon. 0900.
Byes: A single half-point bye is available and must be requested 30 minutes before Round 2. Byes for rounds 3, 4 & 5 may not be changed after the start of round 2.
Hotels: See website.
Information: For all questions contact Sara Walsh, at usafochess60@gmail.com, or 910-546-5250.
Bring your delay-capable clocks and sets! Limited sets and boards provided.