From: George Fernandez EROLS COM> Date: 15 sep 1997 Subject: 1997 DC Shogi Championship 1997 DC Shogi Championship The DC Shogi Club (recognized by Nihon Shogi Renmei) cordially invites shogi players of all levels to participate in our two premier events of the year. The tournaments are likely to be among the largest and strongest held in the U.S.A. this year, with players coming from many states, including a group of players from the New York Shogi Club. 6th Eastern Open Handicap Tournament ------------------------------------ Date: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8 Format: 5 Round Swiss. Open to all. Handicaps assigned according to US Shogi Ratings System. Time Control: 20 min. + 30 sec. byoyomi each. Location: Cherrydale United Methodist Church 2nd Floor, Room #304, 3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, Virginia Parking: Free lot next to church. Entry Fee: DC or NY club members $12.00 Non-members $15.00 Lunch and refreshments provided. Prizes: Trophies to: 1st, 2nd & Top Shodan. Registration: 11:00-11:15 a.m. or in advance. Rounds: 11:30, 12:45, Lunch, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45. 1997 Eastern Amateur Ryu-O (Dragon) ----------------------------------- Date: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9 Format: 5 Round accelerated Swiss. Open to all Shogi players. US Shogi Ratings used. Time Control: 20 min. + 40 sec. byoyomi each. Location: Gallery K 2010 R Street, NW, Washington, D.C. (Two blocks N of Dupont Circle) Accessible by metro subway system Parking: Free street parking, as posted. Entry Fee: DC or NY club members $20.00 Non-members $25.00 Lunch and refreshments provided. Prizes: Trophies to: 1st, 2nd, 3rd; Top 3Dan; Top 2Dan; Top Shodan & Top Kyu. Registration: 10:00-10:15 a.m. or in advance. Rounds: 10:30, 12:00, Lunch, 1:45, 3:15, 4:45. For more information about this event or other DC Shogi Club activities, please contact: George Fernandez (703)521-5107; Larry Kaufman (301)309-0904 or Jiro Yoshinari (202)638-7550, (800)933-3854. E-mail: fernandz erols com or lkaufman wizard net DC Shogi Club, c/o Larry Kaufman 9213 Wooden Bridge Road, Potomac, MD 20854 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please use this registration form and mail with check to the DC Shogi Club. * * * Register early and SAVE $2.00 per Tournament! * * * Saturday only ___ Sunday only ___ Both events ___ Name: Rank (if known): ____ Kyu ____ Dan Address: Amount enclosed:$______ Telephone:( ) FAX:( ) E-mail: Advance entries must be received by November 5. Please bring full size shogi sets and chess/ shogi clocks, if available. Please make checks payable to the DC Shogi Club Treasurer: George Fernandez. George I. Fernandez 2000 S. Eads St., Apt. #504 Arlington, VA 22202 USA Telephone: Home(703)521-5107 Work(703)451-0300 E-Mail: fernandz erols com