Deletion of Michael Hoffer

Comment: fails , which applies here, despite chess being a sedenatry sport. &ndash;&ndash
Stance: delete
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Notability (WP:ATHLETE)

Comment: While COI is a concern, that is not grounds deletion. However, lack of notability is and the subject has been the object of requisite ,  to demonstrate notability
Stance: delete
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Verifiability (WP:V||WP:IS)

Comment: Seems to meet . Am somewhat impressed with the undefeated record at Correspondence Chess. Regards
Stance: keep
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Notability (WP:GNG)

Comment: Winning a tournament that doesn't in itself seem notable doesn't meet the requirements of , and there's not enough there as a chess writer to demonstrate that the subject meets 
Stance: delete
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Notability (WP:ATHLETE||WP:BIO)