Hello!  You should have received a message but in case you did not see it, we have challenged Team England's players rated below 1700 for a duel.  If you have not had the chance to play in a match tournament, or the last time you played you were matched against someone 400+ above you, this match is for you. 

http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match.html?id=20014

If this is successful I will look into arranging more matches with other teams.  So please, "vote with your feet" by joining the match and feel free to let me know through the match forum or message that more of these matches should be arranged.

Thanks!

pdmura

There are a couple of days left to sign up!  I know there are a lot more of you out there who have never been in a team match!  To date we have:

• 5 players in the 1600 level
  
• 9 players in the 1500 level
• 11 players in the 1400 level.

We need more of you to sign up!  Higher level players joining will help our  players rated below 1400 so they are matched against opponents closer to their levels.  Why join Team USA SW if you don't get the chance to play for it?  Now is your chance.  There are at least 10 Team England players without opponents - so give it a try!

Okay!  The match is on.  Lets play tough Team USA SW.  Make them earn every point and absolutely avoid giving games away on time!!!