Subject: Chess Zone Scholastic Tournament this Sunday!
Hey kids, test your skills in a competitive environment! Open to everyone K-12 under 1300, Chess Zone's March Scholastic Tournament is this Sunday, March 24. This is a great opportunity for young players to gain rated tournament experience. Sign up now and improve your game!
Chess Zone Scholastic Schedule
Four Rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated
Open all scholastic players (K-12) from unrated to 1299.
SECTIONS and PRIZES:
U1300: Open to scholastic players under 1300 and unrated. Trophies to 1st-5th place. Medals to all finish with 50% or greater that don’t win a trophy.
U600: Open to scholastic players under 600 and unrated. Trophies to 1st-5th place. Medals to all finish with 50% or greater that don’t win a trophy.
Time Control: G/25; inc. 5; USCF dual rated (regular and quick).
Entry Fee: $45.00 if pre-registered; $50.00 at the site. The field is limited to the first 40 registrants.
Schedule: On-site registration ends at 9:40 am. All players, including pre-registrants, please check in by 9:45 am.
Rounds: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm
Unrated players must obtain a USCF membership (from https://uschess.org). Please arrive early (by 9:30 AM) if you need assistance on-site. US Chess Live rating will be used sections, pairings and prizes. Players may play up if rating within 100 points of the section requirement. Children may be dropped off at Chess Zone; please return by 2:15 PM to pick-up.
Chess Zone will be making changes to its tournament pricing in April. Starting next month, there will be a pre-registration discount to those registered a week in advance. So don't delay! Register for games today!