

What is black and white and READ all over
Wow.....I am overwhelmed with the positive feedback I have received with this last OFF da ROOK newsletter. I struggled writing it, which is why I put it off for soooo long. I questioned continuing to write my newsletter altogether or just devote my time to organizing tournaments and promoting Timur and Blindfold Chess. I am glad I perservered and followed through and got it done. Although I get a great sense of satisfaction from doing the work (the research, the writing an


Tournaments, Travel and Blindfold Chess
It has been a long time sine my last post. I am putting the finishing touches on my current newsletter and hope to have it out by next week. The past few months have been a whirlwind of chess activity. I have partnered with ACA's Jerry Yee and organized several OFF da ROOK Scholastic Chess tournaments. They have been growing with each new tournament and are a success by all accounts. We had over 100 kids at our last one. Our next tournament is scheduled for January 17. Co