56th Annual New Britain Summer Open - SATURDAY AUGUST 28, 2021

Dear family and friends of the historic New Britain Chess Club: As you probably know by now, from our esteemed club president, Suhas Kodali, the 56th annual New Britain Summer Open Chess Championship has be RESCHEDULED to THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, at the NBCC's home at the ARMENIAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY RESURRECTION. The first round will start at 10:00 a.m. sharp! This is still an outdoor event with a barbeque lunch between rounds one and two. Currently, we have fifty-seven players competing in this biggest social chess gathering of the year in Connecticut, and I hope to see you there. Yes, there is still time to register for the tournament! You can do that by logging onto the club website or by paying in person on the day of the tournament. Please see Norman and me to register on-site. Either way, we would love you to join us for a fun day of chess! The weather is expected to be much better on Saturday, with temperatures in the 80s with LOW humidity. Have a splendid week, everyone. See you on Tuesday at the club for FM Nelson Castaneda's simul and at the Summer Open this Saturday. With warmest regards, Bob Cyr NBCC Historian and Lifetime Member CSCA Historian USCF Local Tournament Director Former NBCC Vice President and Librarian