Edit: I don’t mean to imply the the organizers planned these tournaments at the last minute, only that you have the last-minute option of attending them!
All,
In case you feel like putting your skills to the test, there are a lot of tournaments this weekend and I’m not sure that any of them have a TLA or online listing, so we wanted to pass along this information to you. Please note that Birmingham and Murfreesboro will be conducting an Open tournament separate from, but along with, a scholastic tournament at the same location. So if you’ve got chess playing children, they can play too!
Birmingham, AL
Saturday, December 1st, 2018
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Friday, November 30th – Sunday, December 2nd , 2018
2019 Nashville Open City Championship Qualifying Series
(5 available qualifying spots)
Event #1: Standard Chess – Thanksgiving Weekend- (Three players Qualify)
HCC Note: 8 total people, including 3 1900s and 1 2000 are registered so far. A 2400 is a strong maybe for the event.
Entry Fee: $40 to NCC Members ($50 to non-members) – USCF Membership Required, NCC Membership is optional.
Prize Fund: 1st Place – 25% of total entries, 2nd Place – 15% (60% of funds go into 2017 City) + 1st – 3rdqualify for 2017 Nashville City Championship – One open section – Two half byes allowed in any round – must commit before round 2.
Time Control: G/2 hour + 5 second delay
Schedule: Register between 5:30 – 6:30 PM on Friday – Friday,– Round 1: 7 PM. Saturday, – Round 2: 11 AM. Round 3: 4:00 PM. Sunday,– Round 4: 10:00 AM and Round 5: 2:30 PM.
Note: You must live within 50 miles of Nashville to qualify for the championship, but anyone can play in the qualifiers.
Please email nashvillechess@gmail.com to let them know you’re coming.
Murfreesboro TN
Saturday December 1st, 2018
MIDDLE TENNESSEE SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP AND OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT THREE TOURNAMENTS IN ONE UNRATED SCHOLASTIC RATED SCHOLASTIC OPEN TOURNAMENT HOSTED BY: CENTRAL MAGNET SCHOOL 701 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Saturday, December 1, 2018 This is a great opportunity to gain tournament experience for new and seasoned players. Un-Rated Scholastic Sections: 5 round Swiss pairing G/30 Elementary and Upper School (may vary based on the number of participants) Each player completing the tournament receives a medal Rated Scholastic Sections: 5 round Swiss pairing G/30 with 5 sec. delay Primary (K-3), Elementary (K-6), and High School (K-12) USCF membership is required. Prizes/trophies for top 10 individuals and top 5 teams per section Open Section(s): 4 round Swiss pairing G/50 with 5 sec. delay All Adults and higher rated students USCF membership is required. Cash prizes for top individuals. Advanced Registration Fee: $20 must be received by Tuesday November 27 (Check-In before 8:30) Late Registration Fee: $30 on-site On-site Registration and Check-In: 7:45 – 8:30 am Registrations or Check-Ins After 8:30 may receive a half-point buy in Round 1 Round 1 begins at 9:00 am; all other rounds will start ASAP Concessions: Breakfast Foods, Pizza, Snacks & Drinks Make checks to Central Magnet School Mail the entry form below with entry fee to: Information and questions: Central Magnet School, Attn: Nick Horton Joshua Burns BurnsJo@rcschools.net 701 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Nick Horton HortonN@rcschools.net – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – < Tear off and return the form below with payment > – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Entry Form PRINT Name__________________________