From: George Fernandez EROLS COM> Date: 19 sep 1996 Subject: DC Shogi Club Fall schedule Dear Shogi players, The DC Shogi Club cordially invites shogi players of all levels to participate in our club events. The schedule below runs through the end of the year and we hope any out-of-towners will feel free to drop by if you are in the Washington D.C. area. The Eastern Amateur Ryu-O and Eastern Open Handicap tournaments, to be held on September 28-29[sorry about the short notice :-( ], promise to be well attended and strong tournaments. We are pleased to report that a group of players from the New York Shogi club will be coming again this year. NY's Mr. Masanori Watanabe 5Dan, the US Champion, North American Ryu-O and defending(1995) Eastern Amateur Ryu-O will be challenged by a very strong field, including: DC Shogi Club newcomer Mr. Makoto Kotera 5Dan, a former member of the Shorekai[official group of aspiring professional players]; Mr. Larry Kaufman 5Dan, widely considered to be the strongest Western player; Mr. Kazunori Sango 4Dan, the runner-up[2nd place] in the US Championship, the North American Amateur Ryu-O and the 1995 Eastern Amateur Ryu-O tournaments; Mr. Martin Koyama 4Dan, the current DC Meijin and a quarter-finalist in the US Championship; Mr. Hiroaki Egoshi 4Dan, a semi-finalist in the US Championship; Mr. George Fernandez 4Dan, the US Representative in this year's[9th] Amateur Ryu-O tournament in Japan; Mr. Troy Conner 4Dan, a former North American Osho and Larry's "star" pupil; Mr. Jiro Yoshinari 4Dan, a seasoned shogi veteran and former DC Meijin; And several other Dan ranked players. There will be many class prizes and those battles should be interesting as well. --------------------------------------------------------------- DC Shogi Club [Founded in 1980. Recognized by Nihon Shogi Renmei] 1996 Summer/Fall Schedule Meetings are held at the Cherrydale United Methodist Church 3701 Lorcom Lane, Room #304, Arlington, Virginia. Thursday Meetings: 7:30-11:30 PM Saturday Meetings: 12:00- 6:00 PM ---------------------------------------------------------------- September 1996 Summer Handicap Tournament Saturday 7th, 4 Rounds, Swiss System. 12 Noon to 6:30 PM Thursdays 12th & 19th -------------------------------- 1996 DC Shogi Club Championship -------------------------------- 1996 Eastern Open Handicap Tournament Saturday 28th, 5 Rounds, Swiss system. Time Control: 20 Min. + 30 Sec. Byoyomi. Location: Cherrydale United Methodist Church Handicaps given according to DC Shogi Club ratings. Entry Fee: Members $12., non-Members $15. ** Lunch and refreshments provided. ** Trophies to: 1st, 2nd, Top 2Dan and below & Top Kyu Registration: 11:00-11:15 AM Rounds:11:30, 12:45, Lunch, 2:15, 3:30 & 4:45. *** Please come to our premier event! *** 5th Eastern Amateur Ryu-O Tournament Sunday 29th, 5 Rounds, Swiss system(accelerated pairings). Time Control: 20 Min. + 40 Sec. byoyomi. Location: Crystal House II, Party Room 2000 S. Eads St., Arlington, VA (Penthouse) Parking: Satellite Lot, please get permit at desk. By Metro: 2 blocks from Crystal City stop [Blue/Yellow line]. Entry Fee: Club Members $20., Non-Members $25. ** Lunch and refreshments provided. ** Trophies to: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Top 3Dan, Top 2Dan, Top Shodan & Top Kyu. Registration: 10:00-10:15 AM Rounds: 10:30, 12:00, Lunch, 1:45, 3:15 & 4:45. October Thursdays 3rd, 10th & 17th Saturday 26th November Thursdays 7th & 14th 1996 Fall Handicap Tournament Saturday 23rd, 4 Rounds, Swiss System. 12 Noon to 6:30 PM December Thursdays 5th & 12th ** Year-end Party ** Saturday 21st 12- 6 PM (at Church) followed by gathering 7- 10 PM Location: To be announced For more information please contact: George Fernandez (703)521-5107 FAX:(call on voice first) (703)521-5109 E-mail: fernandz erols com Larry Kaufman (301)309-0904; Jiro Yoshinari (202)638-7550, (800)933-3854 ***** OUR NEW MAILING ADDRESS ***** DC Shogi Club, c/o Larry Kaufman 9213 Wooden Bridge Road, Potomac, MD 20854 E-mail: dcshogi erols com [for quicker response use address listed above] George I. Fernandez 2000 S. Eads St., Apt. #504 Arlington, VA 22202 USA Telephone: (703)521-5107 E-Mail: fernandz erols com