Section One
AFO
5 Rounds
Swiss System
US Chess rated
FIDE rated for ALL
US Chess ratings and rules will be used for pairings
Accelerated pairings may be used at the director's discretion
- Active Duty
- Military Retirees
- Cadets
- Midshipmen
- College ROTC
- Mobilized
- Show ID card
Annual Cadet — Midshipmen Championship
In conjunction with AFO
62nd Annual US Armed Forces Open Chess Championship
Great Wolf Lodge
100 Great Wolf Drive
Grapevine, TX 76051
www.greatwolf.com
+1 (844) 554-9653
- Contact Person:
- Jim Hollingsworth, Major, US Army (ret)
- +1 (817) 779-0640
- texasarmedforceschess@gmail.com
BYES: A single half-point bye is available. Byes must be requested 30 minutes prior to the start of round 2. Byes for rounds 4 & 5 may not be cancelled after the start of round 2. Players entering after the start of round 1 will receive a round 1 half-point bye.
FREE ENTRANCE FEE with Proof of Eligibility. US Chess membership required for ALL.
Please be prepared to bring sets, boards and clocks that can accommodate the time controls. This situation may change depending upon fundraising. Updates will be provided on our website and via emails from the Organizer.
EARLY CHECK IN is encouraged and can be accomplished on FRIDAY EVENING starting at 5:00 PM in the the FALLEN TIMBERS ROOM on the fifth floor.
DRESS CODE. Varies. Please see FAQ tab.
Section Two
VOC
5 Rounds
Swiss System
US Chess rated
FIDE rated for ALL
US Chess ratings and rules will be used for pairings
Accelerated pairings may be used at the director's discretion
- All other Honorably Discharged Veterans
- Show DD 214 or
- Show VA Card
Early Check In
Friday at 1700
Fallen Timbers Room
FIDE Rapid Tournament
Friday at 1800
G/15; +10 Inc
Fallen Timbers Room
See FAQ tab for details
Armed Forces Chess
Committee Meeting
Friday after FIDE Rapid
Fallen Timbers Room
See FAQ tab for details
On Site Registration
Saturday 0800 to 0845
Fallen Timbers Room
Opening Ceremony
Saturday 0900 to 0920
Fallen Timbers Room
Group Photos
Right right after the Opening
Ceremony and before Round 1
Fallen Timbers Room
Moved here because one player
is leaving early for NATO
Round 1
Saturday 0930
TL: G/90; +30 Inc
Fallen Timbers Room
Round 2
Saturday 1515
TL: G/90; +30 Inc
Fallen Timbers Room
FIDE Blitz Tournament
Saturday after Dinner Break & Round 2
G/3; +2 Inc
Fallen Timbers Room
Texas Hold'em
Last Agenda Item for Saturday
Fallen Timbers Room
Round 3
Sunday 0800
TL: G/90; +30 Inc
Fallen Timbers Room
Round 4
Sunday 1400
TL: G/90; +30 Inc
Fallen Timbers Room
Veterans Banquet
Sunday Evening at 1900 Hrs
Red Oak Room
Guest Speaker
Round 5
Monday 0800
Fallen Timbers Room
TL: G/90; +30 Inc
Awards Ceremony
After Round 5
Fallen Timbers Room
Awards
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The above will be increased or decreased depending on fundraising and advance registrations. |
Lodging Information
Great Wolf Lodge
100 Great Wolf Drive
Grapevine, TX 76051
www.greatwolf.com
+1 (844) 554-9653
IMPORTANT: Identify yourself as a chess player. Reservation ID CHESSCHAMP
All rooms are suites. Each has 2 queen-size beds and one pull-out cot that sleeps two. Maximum occupancy is six (6) guests.
CUT OFF date for special Chess Rate WAS 7 September 2021. A few players may be eligible for waiver of the Hotel Occupancy Tax if certain criteria is met. Contact the organizer or your Unit Travel Coordinator for details.
Special Chess Rate is NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Sorry!
Check In NET 1600.
Check Out NLT 1100.
ORGANIZER COMMENTS: "All guests enjoy unlimited high speed wireless Internet; local and outgoing 800 telephone calls; in-room coffee; unlimited access to Iron Horse Fitness Center; both incoming facsimile message service; plenty of free parking; life jackets and towels in the water park."
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American Legion Post 379 in Bedford, Texas is a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness and committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. |
Texas Armed Forces Chess (TXAFC) (US Chess Affiliate A6035657) is a Subordinate Element of American Legion Post 379. TXAFC is authorized to conduct nationally rated events. TXAFC is dedicated to organizing and sponsoring chess tournaments for chess playing veterans, and dedicated to assisting veterans playing in chess tournaments.
The success of this nonprofit event depends on donations, large and small, from generous individuals and gifts from sponsors. There definitely is a need. Some of our players may be experiencing hardship and we try our best to reduce their burden so they can focus on enjoying chess. Please help us help our Veterans.
Tax exempt donations can be made to US Chess, a 501(C)(3) organization. On the US Chess Donations Page, type "MILITARY CHESS" in the "OTHER" block. Your donation will be used to support this USAFOCCs and future USAFOCCs.
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