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American Legion Post 379
1245 N. Industrial Blvd
Bedford, TX  76021

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Serious Chess Players
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Plays at
American Legion Post 379
1245 N. Industrial Blvd
Bedford, TX  76021


Armed Forces Chess

In Texas

TXAFCC PHOTO BY DANNY DUNN AND GRAPHICS BY JIM HOLLINGSWORTH




Two Chess Championships combined into One Great Event!

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Hill College
112 Lamar Drive
Hillsboro, TX  76645

Free Entry!     Free Entry!     Free Entry!
  • US Chess membership required:
  • Texas Chess Association membership required:

    • ****(1)****

  • Texas Armed Forces Chess Championship Section (TXAFCC) is open to Texans only:
    • Must show a Government issued military ID
      • Active Duty stationed in Texas (Yes, we consider you a Texan!)
      • Active Duty stationed outside Texas with Home of Record (HOR) in Texas
        • Show copy of latest LES or other HOR proof to TD.
      • Reservists
      • Texas Guard
      • Military Academy Cadets
      • College ROTC Cadets
      • Military Retirees (Texans who served a full 20 years or were medically retired from Active Duty)


    ****(2)****

  • Texas Military Veterans Open Chess Championship Section (TXMVOCC) is open to both Texans and Non-Texans:
    • Must show a Government issued military ID
      • Active Duty (non Texans)
      • Reservists (non Texans)
      • Texas Guard (non Texans)
      • Military Academy Cadets (non Texans)
      • College ROTC Cadets (non Texans)
      • Military Retirees (non Texans who served a full 20 years or were medically retired from Active Duty)
      • Honorably Discharged Veterans (Texans and non Texans who served less than 20 years and were NOT medically retired from Active Duty)
        • Show Veterans Administration ID card to TD or
        • Show copy of DD 214 or
        • Show Drivers License with the word "VETERAN"

  • Other Details:  4-SS, TL: G/60;d5, US Chess Rated, Recording of moves required.

The TXAFCC and TXMVOCC will be Combined into One Section



Chief TD:  Chris Wood, Senior Tournament Director

Adjutant:  Dale Chaney

Agenda

  • Advance Registration:  Send email to Jim Hollingsworth, Major, U.S. Army (ret):  armychess@aol.com or texaschessteam@yahoo.com.  Be sure to include your US Chess ID number, City, State, and Phone Number.

  • Staff Dinner and for Anyone Else interested:  Friday, 28 SEP 2018, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

    R&K Cafe II
    103 N. Waco St.
    Hillsboro, TX  76645
    Tel:  (254) 283-5240

  • Meet & Greet and Early Registration (check-in):  Friday, 28 SEP 2018, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    La Quinta Inn & Suites Hillsboro
    1513 Old Brandon Rd
    Hillsboro, TX  76645
    Tel:  (254) 580-1300

    • RECON SITREP for all out-of-town Players

         The organizers highly recommend you stay in the La Quinta Inn & Suites Hillsboro.  It is an ideal Tactical Operations Center (TOC) for all planned tournament activities and a short distance from the tournament site.  We negotiated the best possible deal with this hotel and are confident you will be greatly pleased with your lodging experience.

         Do not reserve your room online!  Call the hotel directly to receive the discounted rate.

    Be sure to say "TEXAS ARMED FORCES CHESS" when reserving your room.

    Please send a courtesy email or text (817-779-0640) to Jim Hollingsworth when your reservation is confirmed.

    • Special Chess Rate:  One room:  $85.00 plus tax
    • Ten rooms are blocked off and the above is valid if reserved no later than Friday, September 7, 2018.
      • After that date they may or may not honor the Chess Rate, depending
      • 7 Rooms have been reserved as of 20 September 2018
    • Full hot breakfast buffet every morning from 6 AM to 10 AM
    • All rooms have:
      • Internet
      • Hair Dryer
      • Coffee maker
      • Ironing board
      • Microwave
      • Fridges
      • HBO and Cinemax
  • On Site Registration:  Saturday, 29 September 2018, 9 AM to 10 AM  Hill College Library  IMPORTANT:  You must physically meet with the Chief TD before you are paired for any rounds

  • Opening Ceremonies and VIP Remarks:  Saturday, 29 September 2018, 10:00 AM to 10:25 AM (Please be prepared for Photo Opportunities)

  • Round One:  Saturday, 29 September 2018, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

  • Round Two:  Saturday, 29 September 2018, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  • Veterans Dinner:  Saturday, 29 September 2018, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Lone Star Cafe
    Manager Kari Hafer
    Very nice private room that seats 50
    100 Dynasty Dr, Hillsboro, TX 76645
    (254) 582-2030
  • Free Time:  Saturday, 29 September 2018, 7:00 PM to whenever
    Texas Hold Em Tournament in the Hotel
    Chips Only
    Stop on the way and get beer or soft drinks if you desire.
    Sorry, the hotel has no bar.
    Fair Warning:  The Chief Organizer is a LOUSY poker Player!

  • Round Three:  Sunday, 30 September 2018, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

  • Group Photo:  Sunday, 30 September 2018, 1:20 PM to 1:30 PM

  • Round Four:  Sunday, 30 September 2018, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  • Awards Ceremony:  Sunday, 30 September 2018, 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

  • Operation Exodus:  Sunday, 30 September 2018, 5:00 PM to whenever
Photo of Award Plaques for 2017 Texas Armed Forces Chess Championship

Prizes
One per Customer (max)
Leave room in your suitcase!

    Engraved Wall Plaques will be Awarded:

  • Armed Forces Champion (10-1/2 x 13)
  • Military Veterans Champion (10-1/2 x 13)
  • Texas Legacy Champion (10-1/2 x 13)
    • TXLCC Players Only
    • Non-Texans only

    On a case by case basis (and this is one of those cases), Chess playing Veterans who are currently NOT Texans but have made significant contributions to Texas Military Chess as a player, director, organizer, and / or other criteria (such as demonstrating exceptional courage, skill, leadership, sportsmanship, and numerous other exemplary personal characteristics at the 2018 TXAFCC and TXMVOCC) or other criteria as decided by the Chief Organizer, are eligible for this Prize.  Any questions about this fine print:  Please contact Jim Hollingsworth.

    • All three of the above are 10-1/2x13
    and bigger than last year (10x13)

  • Air Force Champion (9 x 12)
    • All Air Force Veterans
    • Including those who served in two or more branches
  • Army Champion (9 x 12)
    • All Army Veterans
    • Including those who served in two or more branches
  • Marines Champion (9 x 12)
    • All Marine Veterans
    • Including those who served in two or more branches
  • Sea Services Champion (9 x 12)
    • All Coast Guard and Navy Veterans
    • Including those who served in two or more branches
  • Retiree Champion (9 x 12)
    • All 20-year Military Retirees
    • Including Reservists with 20-year Retirement Letter
    • Including those with less than 20 years Service who are Medically Retired
  • Student Champion (9 x 12)
    • Academy
    • College ROTC
    • Veterans going to School
  • Unrated Champion (9 x 12)
    • Veterans with no rating, or pre-event ratings based on less than 26 career games, are eligible for this prize
  • Life Member Champion (9 x 12)
    • Veterans with LIFE memberships in US Chess or any State Chess Affiliate
    • Must show proof of eligibility
  • Women's Champion (9 x 12)
    • Women Veterans only

     Note:  If Advance Registrations indicate a need (such as ten Active Duty or Reservists register early) and fundraising allows, more plaques will be added.  So, please register early!

     Note:  Special certificates will also be awarded (TBD).

Advance Entries (15)
As of 20 September 2018
Record is 20 Players (1994)

  • TXAFCC (Texans only)
    • Dale Chaney - Retired Air Force - This is his second Texas Armed Forces Championship
    • Chess Expert Jim Hollingsworth - Retired Army - Army Chess Team Member (1989) - US Chess Life Member - Texas Chess Team Member - This is his 2nd TXAFCC
    • Leon Powers - Retired Navy - 656 rated games since 1994
    • Clarese Roberts - Retired Air Force and Marines
  • TXMVOCC (Texans only)
    • Carmen Chairez - Army Veteran - US Chess Life Member - TCA Lifetime Patron Member - This is his 2nd TXMVOCC
    • Tom Crane - Navy Veteran - Senior Tournament Director - 2018 Fort Worth Veterans Chess Champion - This is his 2nd TXMVOCC
    • Charles Fricks - Army Veteran - This is his 2nd TXMVOCC
    • Troy Gillispie - Army Veteran - Scholastic Chess Coach
    • Sheryl McBroom - Air Force Veteran
    • Bret Lynn - Air Force Veteran
  • TXLCC (Out of State Players)
    • Tom Boyd - From California - Army Veteran - US Chess Life Member
    • Chess Expert John Farrell - From Virginia - Retired Marine - US Chess Life Member - 2017 Texas Legacy Chess Champion - This is his 2nd TXLCC
    • Chess Expert David Hater - From Georgia - Retired Army - US Chess Life Member - FIDE Int'l Arbiter - National Tournament Director - Army Chess Team member (1992, 1993, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007)
    • Chess Expert Neil Naputo - From Oklahoma - Army Chess Team Member (2005) - 8th Army Chess Champion (2005) - 2d Infantry Division Chess Champion (2005)
    • Jimmy Nazario - From Oklahoma - Retired Air Force and Army
    • Leon Toliver - From Oklahoma - Army Veteran

We appreciate our Sponsors for helping make this Event possible:

American Legion Post 379 in Bedford is a Proud Sponsor of the 2019 Texas Armed Forces and Military Veterans Open Chess Championships    The Arlington Chess Club is a Proud Sponsor of the 2019 Texas Armed Forces and Military Veterans Open Chess Championships    Internet Chess Club (ICC) is a Proud Sponsor of the 2019 Texas Armed Forces and Military Veterans Open Chess Championsips    CalChess is a Proud Sponsor of the 2019 Texas Armed Forces and Military Veterans Open Chess Championships    Georgia Chess Association is a Proud Sponsor of the 2019 Texas Armed Forces and Military Veterans Open Chess Championships    BayAreachess, Inc., is a Proud Sponsor of the 2019 Texas Armed Forces and Military Veterans Open Chess Championships    Oklahoma Chess Association is a Proud Sponsor of the 2019 Texas Armed Forces and Military Veterans Open Chess Championships    Texas Chess Association (TCA) is a 501(C)3 organization. All donations through TCA to support the 2018 Texas Armed Forces Chess Champiionship are fully tax deductible.


Fund Raising
$2,281.56 as of 20 September 2018

Thank you!

Tax Deductible Donations for the 2018 TXAFCC and TXMVOCC are still being accepted!


     This combined (TXAFCC and TXMVOCC) tournament is free to Texas Veterans and Service Members.  It is funded solely through generous donations to the Texas Chess Association (TCA), a 501(c)(3) organization.  All donations to TCA are fully tax deductible for the individual donors.

     Please make out all checks to TCA Treasurer and put 2018 Texas Armed Forces Chess in the memo line.  Mail to:

TCA Treasurer
2709 Longhorn Trail
Crowley, TX 76036-4719


Tax Deductible Donations can also be made online:  https://texaschess.org/donations





     “..., it was the Army's first Inspector General in 1778 during the cold days of Valley Forge who called NCOs the backbone of the Army.”
          Command Sgt. Maj. Archie L. Davis Jr. (Nov 24, 2010)



  • Command Sergeant Major (E9) ($500 or more)
    • Harmon Throneberry
    • Donna and Tim Welch

  • First Sergeant (E8) ($300 or more)

  • Platoon Sergeant (E7) ($100 or more)
    • Anonymous 1 ($200)
    • Eddie Rios ($200)
    • Tom Crane
    • Jeff French
    • Jim Stallings
    • Lois Wall

  • Squad Leader (E6) ($50 or more)
    • John Farrell
    • Francisco Guadalupe
    • Jim Hollingsworth
    • Chris Wood

  • Team Leader (E5) ($20 or more)

  • Corporal (E4) ($10 or more)
    • Rheanna English
    • Zach Haskins
    • Cole Reynolds
    • Chris Wright

     Sponsoring Affiliate:  SERIOUS CHESS PLAYERS (US Chess ID #A6035657)

     This event is not sponsored or endorsed by Hill College or the City of Hillsboro.  All participants agree the Texas Chess Association is released from any liability associated with the combined TXAFCC and TXMVOCC.

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Fund Raising Progress and
Advance Registrations

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