Subject: Classic Chess + FM Xiao Cheng Lecture this Weekend at Chess Zone!

Saturday Classic Tournament, June 22nd

Attention all classical chess fans! Join us this weekend at Chess Zone for our Saturday Classic Tournament. Take your time, sip some coffee, and ponder over the board. Come prepared to think about your moves in three rounds of G/75+30.


CHESS ZONE JUNE SATURDAY CLASSIC

Three rounds, Swiss System, USCF rated. 

$1250 in prizes, 50% guaranteed


Three sections:
CHAMPIONSHIP: CLASS B and above (rated 1600+): 1st — $500 2nd — $200

RESERVE: Class C, D, E (rated between 1000 and 1599). 1st — $250 2nd — $125

BOOSTER (U1000): Rated under 1000 and unrated. 1st — $100 (+trophy) 2nd — $50

Time Control: G/75; inc. 30; USCF rated.

Entry Fee: $50.00 if pre-registered by 6/18; $60 by 6/22; $65.00 on-site; Free entry for (W)FMs, (W)IMs, (W)GMs – entry fees deducted from prizes. The field is limited to the first 50 registrants.

Schedule: Pre-registration closes at 9:00 am. On-site registration ends at 9:45 am.

Rounds: 10:00 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM.

 On June 21st, dive into the fascinating world of Mikhail Tal, one of the greatest and most enigmatic chess players of all time. FM Xiao Cheng will explore Tal’s unique and imaginative playing style that has captivated chess enthusiasts for generations.

Upcoming Events

  • 6/22 Chess Zone Saturday Classic G/75+30 (USCF RATED)

  • 7/6 Chess Zone July Action G/60+5 (USCF RATED)

  • 7/14 Chess Zone Blitz and Rapid (USCF QUICK RATED)

  • 7/20 Chess Zone Saturday Classic G/75+30 (USCF RATED)

  • 7/21 Chess Zone July Scholastic G/25+5 (USCF RATED)

  • 7/28 Chess Zone Fischer Random/ 960 Championship (unrated)