My First ICCF Tournament

Just found out today, accidentally, that someone new to ICCF can have their first open tournament for free and get an ICCF ID and rating afterwards. I had just been accepted as a participant to the 2nd ICCF Webchess Open Tournament, due to start this coming June.

Will keep you posted! And if you are not yet an ICCF member and want to join the tournament for free also, here are the instructions:

http://www.iccf-webchess.com/Message.aspx?message=105

In particular, follow the instructions in option c under the "How and when to enter?" section. The email address to send to is vdemian@shaw.ca

Joining also entitles you to a free non-rated introduction game. Just be sure to enter first the tournament before you avail the non-rated game, or you will not be considered a new member in the tournament and will have to pay the fees accordingly. However, I plan to avail of that after the tournament has started, just to make sure I don't get billed unexpectedly :-)

That's it for now. Good game to all!