Hosted and presented by Garnell W. Whitfield Jr., Buffalo Fire Commissioner and The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, celebrating over 13 years of Enrichment Youth Chess programs in the Buffalo & WNY area. Buffalo's official affiliate with the US Chess Federation, the longest running and premier chess organization for coaching, training and mentoring young chess players prepared to play under a structured family friendly environment.
Pictured are the 2013 LOCKPORT OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS, held on Sunday, April 21st at Panera Bread in Lockport NY. L-R are Undefeated Champion - National Master Barry Davis, 2nd Place Tie - Christopher Roland and Malcolm Mast. Scholastic Undefeated Champion - James W. Lyon, 2nd Place - Andrew Pencille, K-4 Champion was Ashton A. William, Top Female Award - Danielle Spencer, 2nd Place - Jon Luke Pencille and 3rd Place - Evan Hoffman.
Join us on Saturday, May 18, Main Place Mall, 390 Main Street, Upper Level, Buffalo, NY 14201. FREE Parking under the Mall, please do not leave valuables in auto! Shoppes, Boutiques and Food Court Open during tournament play.
ALL PLAYERS MUST BRING CHESS SET, CHESS BOARD AND DIGITAL CHESS CLOCK! PIZZA AND REFRESHMENTS FOR ALL PAID TOURNAMENT PLAYERS!
FORMAT: 4 GAMES, USCF DUAL RATED, NO ELIMINATION, GAME 50;d5, USCF membership is required!
NEW "KNIGHTS OF VALOR" - U1500 SECTION FORMAT: NEW ENTRY FEE Players must report by 9am, Pairings will be posted by 9:25am. Games will start promptly at 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm and 3pm.
OPEN SECTION SCHEDULE: All players must report by 9am, Pairings posted by 9:25am, Games start at 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm and 3pm.
EARLY BIRD "U1500 Section" ENTRY FEE IS $15, if paid by Thursday, May 16th or $20 Cash at the door, No Checks Accepted!
Early Bird "OPEN Section" Entry Fee is $25 or $35, if paid by Thursday, May 16th or Cash at the door.
CASH PRIZES - based on 18 players U1500 section - $100, $60 and $30. Open Section Cash Prizes based on 18 players - $200, $100 and $60!
DAVID W. MC DUFFIE - PAWNMASTER SCHOLASTIC SECTION, EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE IS $10.00 vs. $20.00 Cash at the door. Sections are K-5 and 6-10 Grades! Sections maybe combined depending on entries. Not USCF rated! This section is designed to expose players in a formal structured tournament play with writing notations and with a digital clock. Chess equipment provided for Scholastics K-10 Section. If you have a chess set, chess board and digital clock, please bring with you. You may bring snacks! Food Court will be open!
All scholastic players must report by 10am, Games start at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm. Awards, Photos and Trophies awarded at 3pm.
SCHOLASTIC AWARDS;TOP FEMALE AWARD AND TOP 3 WINNERS!
MAIL AND MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE: The Archangel 8 Chess Academy, "ARMED FORCES DAY", 60F Guilford Lane, Buffalo, NY 14221, payment must be received by Thursday, May 16, 2013 with full name, USCF number, section and telephone.
ONLINE QUESTIONS AND ENTRIES: KNIGHTSOF64@YAHOO.COM, by midnight on Thursday, May 16, 2013.
HOW TO HELP US GROW? TELL A FRIEND AND BRING A FRIEND! RENEW YOUR USCF MEMBERSHIPS WITH THE ARCHANGEL 8 CHESS ACADEMY!
Submitted by Mc Duffie, Chess Ambassador, USCF Tournament Director and Boy Scouts of America, Chess Merit Badge Counselor
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