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Leonard "Corky" Schakel

I began playing correspondence chess in 1972, when family and work responsibilities caused me to phase out of tournament bridge. I finished 45th in the 1974 Golden Knights Championship (USCF). My next Golden Knights Championship wasn't until 1992 but I managed to finish 3rd. It is not a coincidence that knee surgery ended my middle-of-the-pack marathon running hobby about then which left me much time for chess! Leonard

My USCF rating peaked in 2002, and I topped the USCF ratings list for part of the year. It's down now: retirement last year just caused me to take on a few too many games.

I qualified for my IM Title (and an SIM norm) in the Cuba Chess Federation 30th Anniversary tournament, which is just now finishing up. I'm play Board 4 and am captain of the US team in the Pan Am Team Tournament.