2020 3-Move WTM (Moiseyev vs Scarpetta) - Petal, MS

 POSTPONED until late 2020 or 2021

Originally Scheduled... March 11-19 (free day March 15). Match (32 games) will be hosted at the International Checkers Hall of Fame in Petal, Mississippi; However, the Coronavirus - "Wuhan, China virus," now a global pandemic stopped Sergio from leaving Italy. Our tentative dates, are rescheduled to June 8-16 using the same tournament format. I modified the original schedule to fit the June 8-16 dates. I will post changes if they make or implement more changes.

Received an email from Richard Beckwith May 13th
Scarpetta - Moiseyev Independent Challenge 3-Move Match - postponed until late 2020 or 2021
World Qualifier - Women & Youth World Championship (Vidor, TX) postponed until 2021
US 3-Move National in Tulsa - postponed until Summer 2021 
Kondlo-Bernini GAYP World Title Match - postponed until Summer 2021 (was originally intended to play back-to-back with US National)

Independent 3-Move World Title Match: Alex Moiseyev (USA, challenger) and current 3-move World Champion, Sergio Scarpetta (Italy) have agreed to play a World Title Match via an Independent Challenge on June 8-16 (free day Friday, June 12). Match (32 games) will be hosted at the International Checkers Hall of Fame in Petal, Mississippi. Referee - Charles Walker.

Additional donations are needed, and checks may be sent directly to WCDF President / ACF Treasurer Richard Beckwith, 34490 Ridge Road #115, Willoughby, or make donations via Paypal on ACF Store site at www.usacheckers.com/store/ under Donations & World Championship. Charles Walker said that anyone who donates $250 or more are welcome to stay for free while attending the match!   Please review the ACF Forum on this WTM   http://www.usacheckers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4207

Hello, everyone !
Today I exchanged information with Sergio and we've got final agreement with dates.
1) We plan to play in ICHF on June 8 (Monday) thru June 16 (Tuesday).
2) Break day - June 12, Friday.
3) Sergio plan to arrive probably on Friday, June 5 but needs to check tickets.
4). Me and Sergio finally adjusted match prize and made it $7,000 for Sergio (instead $8,000) *
5) Richard, I think you can send $4,000 which we collected to Charles.
6) Joe, you also can send $3,000 to Charles. 
7) Richard, you have to check with ACF and WCDF to identify - what amount they can provide to cover Sergio ticket … and maybe his companion (Sergio said that more likely he will not have companion)
8) I will try to find someone who can organize broadcasting.
* Financial aspect of match is simple: Sergio will receive $7,000 and I will play for title. All Sergio transportation expanses will be fully covered. ICHF will cover all accommodation and food expanses for both players. I am working now on broadcasting coverage and looking for any volunteers who might be interesting to step forward and do online life time coverage. Stay on for more news.. Alex


2020 Tournament Dates