"Mike Murray" wrote in message
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On Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:12:50 -0400, "Chess One"
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But a slight adjustment on that idea is to have a chess-//training// place
for serious study. About 8 years ago I knew a guy associated with USCF who
would have donated property and buildings to such a program - but our
estimate was that to bring it up to standard and also accommodate enough
people would have cost too much.

Phil, after all our acrimonious debate, I'm glad to have the
opportunity to help you out in a positive way.

For a chess study facility, you need a place free of distractions.
And,since there's not all that much money in chess, it needs to be
inexpensive.

I think I know of such a place: A little town a few miles North of
Glasgow, Montana (not far from where I grew up). Check some of these
prices:

http://www.northwest-national.com/20-662.htm
http://www.northwest-national.com/20-645.htm
http://www.northwest-national.com/20-601.htm

Remarkbale prices compared with Vermont!

I think only Vermont and the Carolinas have maintained their property value
over the past year. Still and yet, crossing over into mid-state NY you can
still find a farm house of two plus a bunch of out-buildings [barns bigger
than the house] on 1000 acres for not very much at all. About an hour from
the Adirondaks.

From what I know, these places are in good shape and they have
reasonable access to Amtrak.. I've got a feeling you and Rob could
put this together.

This is something a non-profit would could should promote chess. Of course
the capital cost of the property is an inhibition, but a relatively small
staff could take care of a bunch of chess players!

It would also serve, IMO, as a good ambassadorial place where chess kids
could come from other countries around the world and meet Americans out of
uniform - and thus would have a high social or cultural value.

Thanks for the info, Mike.

Multi-millionaires, e-mail.

Cordially, Phil Innes