Ben's Blog: NACA FIDE INVITATIONAL - First Report

The facilities are great and there are a lot of chess players lurking everywhere.  The hotel has a nice swimming pool, jacuzzi, and exercise room.  I am working out on the treadmill twice a day, and I feel great.  I will, however, need to buy some new clothes, which, I have found out before, is a nice problem to have when losing weight.

I saw Alice in Wonderland in 3-D with Yun Fan today, so now I am ready to "Slay the Jabberwocky!" Chess tournaments are so much work!

So far I have 3.5-1.5 and I am white against IM-elect Robby Adamson in round 6.

Lady Gaga is coming to Saint Louis July 17, during the Women's Champs!  Anyone who can get me tiks will have free chess lessons!!

Honey Bee