This message was sent to me by Steve Morgan…
Herbert W. Gustafson, who died in 2008, was a great lover of correspondence chess. His trust left very generous bequests to both CCLA and USCF to be used for correspondence chess. In recognition of his generosity to both organizations, CCLA will be holding the Herbert W. Gustafson Open Tournament starting October 15 instead of its usual Fall Server Series. This semi-class event, played on the ICCF server, will truly be Open, as any resident of the United States or Canada may enter with No Membership Requirement and No Entry Fee.
Sections will be formed in order of rating, with each section having four players playing two games against each opponent. (There may be a few five-player sections if needed to accommodate all the entrants.) There will be prizes, in the form of $19 credits to each section winner (split in case of a tie) that may be used for a CCLA membership or, for CCLA members, entry fees into other CCLA events. Entries will close on October 15, 2010. Only one entry per person will be accepted. As with other CCLA events, the use of chess-playing computer engines is not allowed.
If you are interested, please email herbhickman@comcast.net with your name, your rating (please specify organization), the email address you intend to use with your entry, and your ICCF ID# if you have one.
Information Needed…Do you have an ICCF ID?
If YES, then
* What is your ICCF ID number:
* What e-mail address is registered on the server:
If NO, then what is your:
* First name:
* Middle Initial (recommended):
* Last name:
* E-mail address you want move notifications/start sheets sent to you
from server: