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SIM Edward Duliba Wins 15th USCCC - Correspondence Chess

International Correspondence Chess Federation (ICCF) ICCF-US is pleased to announce that the winner of the 15th USCCC Final is SIM (Senior International Master) Edward Duliba. Ed had an undefeated win in his Preliminary section of the 14th USCCC. He was nominated by USCF to play in the 14th Final. He deferred is 14th qualification until the 15th Final. He had only 1 loss in the 14th Final and was undefeated in the 15th Final. Not only was he playing in two Finals at the same time, but he was in several other strong events such as the 4th North American Pacific Zone Championship, three World Championship Semifinal sections, and he is now on the USA 13th Olympiad Final team. Since 1998, when he started the 14th Preliminary section, he has completed more than 200 ICCF rated games.

Final crosstable.

The prize for first place is a trophy and a USA nomination to the ICCF World Championship semifinal. Ed qualifies for a place in a Candidates section based on ICCF Tournament Rule 1.3.1 (g), "the holders of Senior International Title with ratings above 2525"

We also congratulate Kenneth M. Reinhart for finishing in Second Place and IM John Mousessian for finishing in Third Place. We will offer the USA nomination to Ken for his accomplishment in this tournament.

Congratulations to all our winners!

Max Zavanelli and Ruth Ann Fay

By Presidential Proclamation - October 9th - National Chess Day in America

October 9, 1976, President Gerald Ford, the nation’s thirty-eighth president, declared National Chess Day. As we approach that date, and the 30th anniversary of its inception, we would encourage state and local clubs to commemorate the day in some way, perhaps with a tournament or an education program about chess in their communities.

Interestingly, National Chess Day began in South Carolina. It was created by the late Bill Dodgen, who was President of the South Carolina Chess Association for a number of years. It was originally a state chess day in South Carolina, but Bill quickly expanded it to a nationwide effort, and was appointed National Chess Day Chairman. Bill’s idea was to encourage local and state chapters to organize events to bring in beginners and others who played chess but had not joined the USCF.

We can continue Bill’s vision by establishing special tournaments, community awareness events, and even contacting your local media. This is a great opportunity to expand Chess Awareness. After your National Chess Day event, be sure to email any articles or information to Chess Life editor Daniel Lucas, dlucas@uschess.org. Photos are also appreciated.