A United States Chess Federation Heritage Event!
The 2007 (48th Annual)
U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship
Held at Henderson Hall (Arlington), VA
6-8 October 2007 - The Columbus Day Weekend
We all competed at the 2007 (48th Annual) U.S. Armed Forces Open Chess Championship
STILL NO ENTRY FEE!
THE SCHEDULE FOR THE MAIN EVENT
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Competition |
Date |
Day |
Start Time |
Time Limit |
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Round 1 |
6 October |
Saturday |
0900 |
G/90 |
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Round 2 |
6 October |
Saturday |
1230 |
G/90 |
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Round 3 |
6 October |
Saturday |
1600 |
G/2 |
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Round 4 |
7 October |
Sunday |
0900 |
G/2 |
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Round 5 |
7 October |
Sunday |
1400 |
30/90, SD/1 |
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Round 6 |
8 October |
Monday |
0900 |
30/90, SD/1 |
The 4th Armed Forces Cadet Championship and 5th Henderson Hall Open Championship will be conducted in conjunction with the Armed Forces Open.
This year the tournament will be played in *cut-throat style to determine who is the all time individual Armed Forces Champion, and also scored as a team event. The scoring system that will be implemented this year has been blessed by the United States Chess Federation for this tournament. Click here for more information about the team scoring system.
*cut-throat meaning, teammates will now possibly play one another (depending on the outcome of the swiss system pairing) and the results of that round will not hurt the teams overall performance.
Tournament open to all Active Duty, Reservists, Military Retirees, Cadets, Midshipmen, and ROTC personnel who have a USCF Membership. Military ID required for access to Henderson Hall. Tournament to be conducted at the Smith Gym.
Prizes: 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 Top Henderson Hall Champion, and other Trophies/Plaques and special prizes.
Please enter in advance by sending an e-mail to JohnnyUSMC@AOL.COM. Please include Rank, Name, USCF ID #, current rating, branch of service, and shirt size when registering for the tournament. If you register prior to 15 September 2007, you will receive a free 2007 AFOCC collared shirt. No whining to get a shirt if you register late! The color of shirt depends on which branch of service you serve(d) with: Army - Black; Navy - Blue; Marine Corps - Red; Air Force - White and AFOCC TD staff - Gray.
If your USCF Membership has expired, please bring it
up to date before you arrive at Henderson Hall.
Chess is life in miniature. Chess is struggle, chess is battles... Gary
Kasparov
EXTRA EVENTS
For those that arrive early there will be a 4SS G/29 Armed Forces Open Warm-Up/5th Henderson Hall Amateur Championship conducted Friday night 5 October 2007 at Smith Gym starting at 1800.
The Annual Armed Forces Chess committee meeting/Welcome Aboard Military Chess players social with horderves and refreshments will be held Saturday, 6 October 2007 at the All Hands Club at 2000. To voice you opinion on the future development of U.S. Armed Forces Chess, this is where you want to be!
The 1st U.S. Armed Forces Bughouse Championship will also be conducted Saturday, 6 October 2007 at the All Hands Club starting at 2000 for all those that are interested.
The G/5 Armed Forces
Open Blitz Championship will be held Sunday, 7 October 2007 at the Smith Gym
starting at 2000. WBCA Rules. Bonus feature... Sig's Chess will be picking
up the tab for the PIZZA at this event! Thank you Sig!
The AFOCC Awards ceremony to be held Monday, 8 October 2007 at approximately 1500. Please bring your uniform for the ceremony. Retirees, please dress appropriately.
Chess is not for timid souls... Wilhelm Steinitz
The 2007 US Armed Forces Open Chess Championship is being hosted by:
MCCS Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia
If there is something wrong with Yahoo Maps, use 1560 Southgate Rd Arlington VA 22204 to search for Henderson Hall.
Chess is not merely an idle amusement... life is a kind of chess... Ben
Franklin
The 2007 US Armed Forces Open Chess Championship is proudly sponsored by:
Fells Point Chess
WHERE TO STAY?!
FREE Billeting is available at Henderson Hall for E-5s and below. To reserve a room, contact Sgt Perdue at (703) 614-6248 or preferably by e-mail to marc.perdue@usmc.mil.
The Sheraton Hotel http://www.sheratonnational.com/ (703) 521-1900 is within walking distance (and sight) of Henderson Hall at a negotiated discounted rate of $109.00 (plus tax). Their rooms go for over $200.00 a night at this hotel. You must mention AFOCC when making a reservation. There is only a block of 20 negotiated rooms, so first come, first served. Must be a participant in the AFOCC to reserve this rate.
There are additional options for lodging (Military)
in the Washington, D.C.
area for those interested. As a suggestion, make your arrangements early,
as these locations will be sold out before you know it.
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Fort Myer Military Community Lodging http://www.fmmcmwr.com/lodging.htm Fort Myer is adjacent to Henderson Hall Rooms from $60 and up, both at Fort Myer and Fort McNair 318 Jackson Avenue, Bldg 50 Fort Myer, VA 22211 (703) 696-3576/7 |
Bellevue Navy Housing Community - Navy Lodge https://www.navy-lodge.com/united_states/washington_dc/lodge.html Approximately 9 miles away $67.00 and up Bldg 4412, Beyer Road Bellevue Navy Housing Community, Washington, D.C. (202) 563-6950 |
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Bolling AFB - Bolling Inn Lodging http://www-p.afsv.af.mil/DoDLodging/VT_Bolling.htm Approximately 8 miles away Rooms from $26.00 and up Bldg 602, Theisen Street Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C. (202) 767-5741 or (202) 404-7050 |
Andrews AFB - The Gateway Inn http://www-p.afsv.af.mil/DoDLodging/VT_Bolling.htm Approximately 19 miles away Rooms from $28.00 and up 1375 Arkansas Road Andrews AFB, MD (301) 981-5411 or (301) 981-4614 |
Results of the past USAFO CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
West Point Cadet David G. Jacobs faces off with Air Force LtCol Douglas D. Taffinder Jr. in the last round of the 2006 AFOCC ending in a draw. The draw clinched Cadet Jacobs third AFOCC Championship. Not withstanding, LtCol Taffinder just happens to be the 2007 Inter-Service Chess Champion. Both are expected to participate in the 2007 AFOCC.
Tournament Director - Mike Atkins
Tim Beeck - Webmaster email: tim@timbeeck.com
This Page last updated on 29 OCT 2007
100% Entry Fee refunded in case of power outage!
Link to the Team Scoring System
Check out the Military Chess Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/militarychess
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