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1245 N. Industrial Blvd
Bedford, TX  76021

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Serious Chess Players
(Texas Armed Forces Chess)
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Plays at
American Legion Post 379
1245 N. Industrial Blvd
Bedford, TX  76021


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No better place for a Texas Armed Forces Chess Championship than Hill College.  Photo by Sheri Hemrick. A sample of the awards for this Championship.  Two rules:  One per customer and the Chief Organizer loses all tie-breaks.  Photo by Sheri Hemrick.

No better place for a Texas Armed Forces Chess Championship than Hill College. Photo by Sheri Hemrick.

A sample of the awards for this Championship. Two rules: One per customer and the Chief Organizer loses all tie-breaks. Photo by Sheri Hemrick.

Fascinating chess set and board constantly on display in the Hill College Library.  Photo by Sheri Hemrick. Joe Shaughnessy, Library Director, spent the last weekend of September 2018 hosting 18 chess-playing veterans.  Photo by Jim Hollingsworth.

Fascinating chess set and board constantly on display in the Hill College Library. Photo by Sheri Hemrick.

Joe Shaughnessy, Library Director, spent the last weekend of September 2018 hosting 18 chess-playing veterans. Photo by Jim Hollingsworth.

During Friday afternoon's set-up Adjutant Dale Chaney, Library Director Joe Shaughnessy, Chief Tournament Director Chris Wood paused to look at a new chess app on a phone.  Photo by Jim Hollingsworth. From left to right are Chess Expert Ron Farrar, Clarese Roberts, Chief Organizer Jim Hollingsworth, Adjutant Dale Chaney (photo-bombing from the rear), Sheryl McBroom, and Carmen Chairez.  Photo by Vicki Hidde.

During Friday afternoon's set-up Adjutant Dale Chaney, Library Director Joe Shaughnessy, Chief Tournament Director Chris Wood paused to look at a new chess app on a phone. Photo by Jim Hollingsworth.

During their lunch break, several veterans took up Ms. Trenkle’s generous offer and visited the Texas Heritage Museum. At the Vietnam War exhibit, some older veterans stopped in their tracks and were noticeably silent. From left to right are Chess Expert Ron Farrar, Clarese Roberts, Chief Organizer Jim Hollingsworth, Adjutant Dale Chaney (photo-bombing from the rear), Sheryl McBroom, and Carmen Chairez. Photo by Vicki Hidde.

Chief Organizer Jim Hollingsworth (center) presents chess sets and boards in appreciation to Mary Ann Schneider (left) and Rosa Santos (right).  Photo by Sheryl McBroom. Telecommunications Manager Wendie Hernandez (left) greeted Jim Hollingsworth (right) and all the veterans.  Photo by Sheri Hemrick.

Chief Organizer Jim Hollingsworth (center) presents chess sets and boards in appreciation to Mary Ann Schneider (left) and Rosa Santos (right) for opening the Texas Heritage Museum on their day off. The gifts were donated by the Tarrant County Chess Club. Photo by Sheryl McBroom.

Telecommunications Manager Wendie Hernandez (left) greeted Jim Hollingsworth (right) and all the veterans. Ms. Hernandez is Hill College's Chess Liaison and has coordinated several tournaments organized by Jim Hollingsworth. Photo by Sheri Hemrick.

Adjutant Dale Chaney takes a well deserved break during Round 4.  Photo by Sheryl McBroom. Leon Toliver traveled all the way from Lawton, Oklahoma to play.  Photo by Sheri Hemrick.

"In hindsight, if anyone deserves a 'Most Valuable Player' award it's Dale Chaney." Said Jim Hollingsworth after the event. "Dale gave lots of hours doing research, making phonecalls, and reconning. He negotiated the best possible deals for lodging, lunches, and the Veterans Dinner. Dale is smart and anticipates all needs. He even kept his US Chess membership current in case we needed a house player — which we did. Chris Wood and I absolutely could not have accomplished all this without him." Photo of Adjutant Dale Chaney enjoying a well deserved break during Round 4 taken by Sheryl McBroom.

Army Veteran Leon Toliver placed 4th in the All Europe Military Championship (1986). His rivalry and friendship with Chief Organizer Jim Hollingsworth goes back over 30 years. Leon is also an Oklahoma Chess Team member. Photo by Sheryl McBroom.

Army Veteran Troy Gillispie scored an upset draw against a tough Oklahoma opponent in Round One.  Photo by Sheryl McBroom. Army Retiree Mike Donovan was out-of-country and could not play.  However, he did the next best thing and called via Skype to wish everyone well.  Photo from Round 2 of the 2017 Texas Armed Forces and Military Veterans Open Chess Championships by Danny Dunn.

Army Veteran Troy Gillispie is a Club Director and Scholastic Coach. He serves as Director of Outreach for the Arlington Chess Club. He was also a Texas delegate to the 2018 US Open. Photo by Sheryl McBroom.

Army Retiree Mike Donovan was out-of-country and could not play. However, he did the next best thing and called via Skype to wish everyone well. Mike and the Chief Organizer have a friendship and rivaly going back to 1987 when they served together in Korea. Photo from Round 2 of the 2017 Texas Armed Forces and Military Veterans Open Chess Championships by Danny Dunn.

Air Force Veteran Angel Reyes is active in San Antonio chess circles and ranked in the 93rd percentile for all Texas chess players.  Photo by Sheryl McBroom. Round 2 action for Air Force Veteran Bret Lynn.  Photo by Sheryl McBroom.

Air Force Veteran Angel Reyes is active in San Antonio chess circles and ranked in the 93rd percentile for all Texas chess players. Photo by Sheryl McBroom.

Air Force Veteran Bret Lynn is a Club Director associated with The Chess Refinery in Houston. Photo by Sheryl McBroom.

Round One and Board One (closest).  Chess Expert Ron Farrar (left wearing green) and Leon Toliver (right wearing orange).  On Board Two (behind Leon Toliver) is Chess Expert David Hater (wearing black).  Photo by Sheri Hemrick. Adjutant Dale Chaney accomplishes the important task of letting everyone know about the locations of the male and female restrooms, lunch plans, and other administrative issues.  Photo by Photo by Sheri Hemrick.

Round One and Board One (closest). Chess Expert Ron Farrar (left wearing green) and Leon Toliver (right wearing orange). On Board Two (behind Leon Toliver) is Chess Expert David Hater (wearing black). Photo by Sheri Hemrick.

Adjutant Dale Chaney accomplishes the important task of letting everyone know about the restroom locations, lunch plans, and other administrative issues. Photo by Sheri Hemrick.

Air Force/Army Retiree Jimmy Nazario (left) and Army Veteran Troy Gillispie (right) doing battle side-by-side.  In the background Chess Expert Ron Farrar observes a continuously running slideshow about this Championship.  Photo by Sheryl McBroom. Round One battle between top Marine (Clarese Roberts -left) and top Soldier (Jim Hollingsworth - right) in the Fort Worth Veterans Chess Club.  Photo by Sheryl McBroom.

Air Force/Army Retiree Jimmy Nazario (left) and Army Veteran Troy Gillispie (right) doing battle side-by-side. In the background Chess Expert Ron Farrar observes a continuously running slideshow about this Championship. Photo by Sheryl McBroom.

Round One battle between top Marine (Clarese Roberts -left) and top Soldier (Jim Hollingsworth - right) in the Fort Worth Veterans Chess Club. Photo by Sheryl McBroom.

 

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