In the last few days, I went looking around the web for links to Oklahoma chess. I was actually a member of the Policy Board of the Oklahoma Chess Association in the late '80's. The Oklahoma Chess Association was a calm, sleepy organization that served as a clearinghouse for chess tournaments, published a quarterly journal, ran a postal chess league, and did the housekeeping tasks for Oklahoma Chess.
I now find that about a year ago, there was a massive upheaval in Oklahoma chess. The organization split, and there were all sorts of accusations of dirty dealings, and scandal. The two competing organizations hurl bile at each other on a regular basis, and many longtime players are not on speaking terms with some players on the other side.
Well, at least I'll be on familiar ground. I almost feel at home.