Re: Who wants to save USCF and who does not?

On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:39:31 -0800, "David Kane"
<davidekane@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


If you like the informal scene, try out the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue.
Looks to be mostly blitz, but there can be quite a few boards active.

I used to play the Victory Music open mic over there once in a while,
and I'd sometimes watch a game or two on the giant board. Haven't
been over there since I started playing chess again -- good idea.
.

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