Virginia Beach, VA October 10-12
5SS G/120 + 30 A single half-point will be available. FIDE and US Chess Rated.
The following is an excerpt from the TLA Entries: Venue restrictions limit the number of players to 20. USCF MCC player selection criteria: 12 slots are reserved for the Top 3 rated applicants from each service (USA, USN, USAF and USMC) who apply on or before Labor Day (Monday 7 SEP). Remaining 8 slots plus any of the unfilled 12 service slots will be assigned to other applicants based on their highest USCF regular ratings. List of participants will be finalized on Friday 11 SEP 2020 to allow sufficient time for selectees to make travel plans. U.S. Active Duty, Reservists, Military Retirees, Cadets, Midshipmen, and ROTC who have a current USCF membership may apply.
Andrew Peraino, USN, captures 1st Place honors with 4.5/5
and leads the U.S. Navy Team to a 1st Place win
Eligible participants include past and present
members of the Air Force,
Army, Marines, Navy,
Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, USPHS, and ROTC college students.
The military academy students for the above services are also eligible.
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