David Hater is in the News

By Victor Yaward, Ace Chess Reporter
for Texas Knights
Photo by Sheryl Mc Broom

Official Texas Chess Association
Press Release for all
Georgia Chess Organizations

     (Hillsboro, Texas, 9/30/2018) On Sunday, Douglasville resident and Chess Expert David Hater was crowned Georgia Armed Forces Chess Champion in a surprise ceremony masterminded by Georgia Chess Association (GCA) officers. When they learned David was traveling 800 miles to play in the 2018 Texas Armed Forces and Military Veterans Open Chess Championships, they reached out to Texas Chess Association (TCA) officials and made a special request to honor one of the strongest Military chess players who ever lived in Georgia.

     For David, his journey was an opportunity to make new friends as well as renew old rivalries spanning nearly 30 years. Upon his arrival at Hill College, in Hillsboro, Texas, he quickly realized this was not just any ordinary tournament. Many generous donors and sponsors covered his entrance fee. All participants received pocket chess sets from Bay Area Chess. Internet Chess Club donated one-year memberships to all. Politicians, college officials and community leaders were on hand to greet the players at the opening ceremonies. A long-distance Skype call came in from Army Chess Veteran Mike Donovan wishing the best for everyone. Lunch was provided for all players and staff free of charge. The college’s “Texas Heritage Museum” (normally closed on Saturdays) was opened especially for all chess playing veterans.