Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut - USA on July 8th, 1975, raised in Stratford, CT. Co-founder and Treasurer (2013-2014) of Greensboro (NC) Chess Club (USCF affiliate A6040993) - active tournament player and Tournament Director (TD), having assisted in 36 tournament sections (10 as Chief Assistant) over the past 8+ years. Current 'Tactical Trainer' rating on this site: 2105 ... Highest 'Tactical Trainer' rating on this site: 2509 (9/30/09) Highest Tactics rating on ChessTempo.com: 2065 (3/30/17) Current USCF Correspondence Rating: 1700 Highest USCF tournament performance (OTB) ratings: a) 2175 - Charlotte, NC - 7/11/15. b) 2034 - Greensboro, NC - 1/21/13. Member of Lambda Chi Alpha, USCF, & North Carolina Chess Association. Former member of Connecticut Chess Association.

Any beginner and intermediate-level players can contact me on this site or via the e-mail address I've provided (jcrusc@gmail.com).