From: Larry Kaufman WIZARD NET> Date: 11 nov 1999 Subject: Eastern Open More info on the Eastern shogi tournaments. The Eastern handicap will be Nov. 20, with registration at 10 a.m. and the first round set for 10:30. Five rounds are planned. The Eastern Open (even game) will be Nov. 21 at 10:00 a.m., again with five rounds planned, including one round which includes the New York vs. Washington match. Allowing 1 1/2 hours per round, we should finish about 6 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 Sunday. Both events are in Frederick Maryland, at the spacious home of D.C. shogi club member Mike Lamb. Attendance is expected to be about 20, including 5-7 from New York. Free accommodations for players beyond commuting distance are still available. Entry fees, including lunch for both days, are $25 for the two days or $15 for one day (Juniors $20 or $10). All games USSF rated. Location and directions in earlier announcement. Larry Kaufman