Currently |
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1998 club champ, IM Eugene
Meyer |
Club President, John Campbell |
e-mail: matkins2@cox.net Website at http://members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub
ACC Online - send-mail to matkins2@cox.net to receive online
information
Arlington Chess Club meets Friday evenings at 7:30p.m. Bring your own equipment
Activities
For
over 2300 Friday evenings, players have competed on the Arlington ladder. Play one USCF
rated game per week at 40/100 SD/60 against someone close to your own strength each week.
The club has more than 300 active members. To play, arrive before 7:45 PM and check off
your name on the ladder chart. Pairings begin at 8:00 p.m. Action/Quick Either a 3-Round, G/30, Action Chess tournament, or a 5-6 round G/10-15, Quick Chess swiss event , are usually conducted some Friday except the first of the month. Entry is $15.00 cash prizes are based on entries. The Club Quick Championship is in mid - late July. Skittles Play for fun, usually 5 minute blitz
games with friends. Analyze your games, enjoy chess. |
Lessons For the Young & Young at Heart: Kids of all ages have an opportunity to learn and improve their games from stronger players. (Or even better, give some lessons over-the -board!) Several club members give lessons for an hourly rate and are worth it!! D.C. Chess League:
Simultaneous Exhibitions: For a modest fee, play against some of the world's strongest players. Masters and Grand Masters will take on all challengers. Information: Annual dues are $50.00 ($40 for Juniors and Seniors). To play rated games or events members must also join U.S. Chess Federation, at$49/year for adults, lower rates for seniors, youth, and additional family members. NTD Mike Atkins,or other club TDs usually conduct the Blitz, Quick, & Action Events. TDs Chess supplies are usually available from various vendors. |