In Episode 81, I converse with Michael Lenox, the President of Chess Vets. Michael Lenox is a 100% service connected disabled retired US Navy Machinist Mate Chief Petty Officer (Submarine/Diver). He is a US Chess (USCF) Local Tournament Director and Certified Coach. Mr. Lenox is also an Illinois Chess Association (ICA) board member and the ICA Veterans Committee Chair. He currently lives in Burbank, Illinois with his beloved wife of 18 years, Lia.Chess Vets fundraises for small local veteran/1st Responder Organizations, hosts weekly competitions and sends care packages to active duty members.
We discuss chess in the navy, benefits of chess for veterans, care packages for active service members and the future of Over-The-Board Chess.
