Celebrate Success With Chess 2023-2024

Hello,

What a great rebound from COVID-19. I can still remember the outdoor chess tournaments in Winter with less than 6 players showing up. Restrictions from COVID removed, thankfully more players have experienced the benefits of chess and chosen to participate. A recent tournament in Brooklyn had 174 players!

The Right Move has responded to these challenges with a multitude of free Scholastic tournaments. Sunny, Hector and so many others freely volunteer their time and talents to provide professional nationally-rated chess for our youth. Many parents and coaches carefully supervise the children for increased learning and safety. The help of the staff at Bishop Loughlin High School, Riverbank State Park and Roberto Clemente State Park are truly remarkable.

My history with The Right Move dates back to 1990. The next 33 years, however, may require more help. Training for Tournament Directors and helpers are available. Please consider volunteering your time during the tournament to help:

  • to take results,
  • computer SwissSys training,
  • post pairings,
  • or doing other important necessary tasks.
  • The help setting up and putting away the tables, sets, boards and clocks is deeply appreciated.

Here is a proposed draft outline of tournaments for 2023-2024. (See also separate approved Summer Outdoor Chess at Roberto Clemente State Park)

-Brother John McManus & The Right Move Chess **Send comments to mcmanusj363@gmail.com

2023-2024 Chess Schedule—The Right Move Chess Foundation, Inc.

                              Riverbank            Bishop Loughlin Roberto Clemente           

Sept                      3                            9                            17

Oct                        1                            7                            15

Nov                       5                            11                          19

Dec                       3                                                          10

Jan                        7                            13                          21

Feb                        4                            10                          18

Mar                       3                            9                            17

Apr                        7                            13                          21

May                      5                            11                          19

June                      2                            8                            16