Presented by Garnell W. Whitfield Jr., City of Buffalo, Fire Commissioner and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, celebrating over 12 years of educational enrichment youth chess programs.
We want to WELCOME and invite all Chess players for the start of the downtown Buffalo Winter USCF Chess season (November to June) on every third saturday of each month at the Main Place Mall, Upper level.
On Saturday, November 17, 2012 held at the Main Place Mall, Upper level, 390 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14201. There is Free parking under the mall, please do not leave any valuables in the automobile. Boutiques and Food Court open during tournament play.
This is a United States Chess Federation Open dual rated chess tournament. USCF Membership required, USCF rules are enforced.
Each player will play 4 games, no elimination, game 50; 5 second delay with a digital chess clock. All players are required to bring their chess set, chess board and digital chess clock. All players are to report by 9am and Games will start at 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm and 3pm.
PIZZA and Refreshments are provided for all paid tournament players! Come out and honor our veterans, FREEDOM isnt FREE!
Sections: There are four sections of play, Open section - Entry fee $25 v $30, U1500 section - EF $25 v $30, Scholastics K-3 and Scholastics K-12 - Entry Fee $10 v $15 Cash USD at the door.
Cash Prizes based on 18 paid entries in each section - Open $200 - $100 - $50, U1500 - $120 - $60 and $30. Please bring chess set, chess board and digital chess clock.
Scholastic Stars Section will be 4 USCF rated games, Game 30;d5. Trophies for Top 3 winners and Top Female. All Scholastic players are to report by 10am. Games will start at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm.
Early bird registration must be received by Wednesday, November 14th, with reply online to arcangel8chess@yahoo.com with full name, uscf number, section, grade and telephone.
The December Holiday Chess Classic 2012 will be held on Sat Dec. 15, 2012 at the Main Place Mall, Buffalo, NY.
Please make checks payable and mail to The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221 by November 14, 2012.
Please help us continue to grow the Buffalo Niagara Falls Chess community and invite a friend and then bring a friend!
Submitted by Mc Duffie, USCF Tournament Director
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment