From: Don Connors BNA COM> Date: 10 aug 1994 Subject: Kaufman wins DC Tournament Larry Kaufman, amateur 5 dan, won the DC Shogi Club's handicap tournament this past weekend in Arlington, VA. with a 4-0 score. He defeated tourament director George Fernandez in the final round of play to capture first place. Mr. Kaufman, who has written extensively on the subject of handicap shogi, was visiting the Washington area from Florida. Among the 17-player field were George Marino and Tony Salvaggione from the Chicago Shogi Club. The tournament was the last major event for the DC Club prior to our Club Championship, to be held on the last weekend of September. This event will be open to all who are interested in playing, and we are again expecting a strong contingent of players from the New York Shogi Club to participate. Don Connors dconnors bna com 816 Colby Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 (301)270-8735