The thrill of competition is in the air and we wanted to let you know about a few locally available events. We also hope to see you tonight (Tuesday) at Mario’s Five Points!
Please note that a USCF membership will be required for all of these events and an ACF membership will be required for the Halloween Classic.
2021 Murfreesboro Tal Celebration
First Cumberland Presbyterian ChurchSaturday, November 6, 2021
EVENT OVERVIEW
Site: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 907 E. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 5SS; Rd. 1, G/25 d5; Rds. 2-5, G/45 d5. Wearing masks is mandatory inside the building at all times.
Open section: $575 in Prizes based on 30 entries, $150 1st, $75 2nd, Class Prizes X, A, B, C, D, E/below, Unr., each $50, *Above 30 players, additional prizes will be added and/or increased, Bonus prizes $50 + Mikhail Tal book is awarded to the player best exhibiting the “Spirit of Tal” in a submitted game from this event, A brand new chess clock prize is awarded for the top points by an under 12 age scholastic player.
Rounds: 9, 10, 12:30, 2:15, 4.
Registration: 7:30am – 8:45am.
EF: $25 by check if received by 11/03, $30 cash at site.
**Titled Players: The first 3 pre-registered and confirmed Titled Players (NM +) will play for free, with $25 being deducted from any awarded prize(s) equaling over $75 total. To be eligible the players must send in an early entry fee, which will be reimbursed provided that the aforementioned requirements are met. Early entries sent to: Chris Prosser (TD), 733 Long Hunter Ct., Nashville, TN 37217
Bye: A one half point bye is available for any round if requested before Rd. 1.
More Info: murfreesborochess@gmail.com, murfreesborochess.weebly.com/Address:
907 E. Main St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
United StatesSections: 1Grand Prix Points:Prize Fund: $575 based on 30FIDE Rated: NoHandicap Accessible: YesResidency Restriction: NoOnline Event: No
ORGANIZER OVERVIEW
Murfreesboro Chess ClubEmail: murfreesborochess@gmail.comPhone: 6154271459Website: https://murfreesborochess.weebly.com/
Huntsville Online Chess League
Kristian Jordan has started an online chess league in Birmingham, and he wants to do the same for our players in Huntsville! Additional information will be distributed via Facebook and this blog soon.
Huntsville City Championship
We’re still finalizing the location, dates, and details surrounding the 2021 Huntsville city championship. We’ll notify everyone as soon as everything has been determined.