sasaki@harvard.ARPA (Marty Sasaki) (03/15/85)
I'm looking for a chess clock and was wondering about the various kinds
and models. Are the digital clocks useful? If I build a clock what do I
have to do to get it approved for USCF competition?
Also, what is the address of the USCF and the current dues? I let my
membership dissolve years ago and have decided to start playing again.
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Marty Sasaki net: sasaki@harvard.{arpa,uucp}
Havard University Science Center phone: 617-495-1270
One Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138kovalsky@spp2.UUCP (Bruce Kovalsky) (03/19/85)
> I'm looking for a chess clock and was wondering about the various kinds > and models. Are the digital clocks useful? If I build a clock what do I > have to do to get it approved for USCF competition? > > Also, what is the address of the USCF and the current dues? I let my > membership dissolve years ago and have decided to start playing again. > > -- > Marty Sasaki net: sasaki@harvard.{arpa,uucp} > Havard University Science Center phone: 617-495-1270 > One Oxford Street > Cambridge, MA 02138 There are several types of chess clocks on the market, both manual and digital models. Probably the most popular (and inexpensive) manual clock sold by the USCF is the 'BHB Plastic' which sells for around $40. There are also many digital clocks out on the market, the most popular being the 'Kaisha' (made by The Players but sold by the USCF also), for about $70. You should probably consult the USCF catalog for other specific details. Regarding the construction of your own clock, I don't believe the USCF has to 'approve' of any clock you use during a tournament; as long as your opponent is willing to play with it then I would guess it would be OK. The USCF's address is: 186 Route 9W New Windsor, NY 12550 Current dues are $25/year for adults. ----- Bruce Kovalsky ..!trwrb!trwspp!spp2!kovalsky "How do you make a small fortune in the stock market?" "Start with a large fortune."