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FREE CHESS INSTRUCTION PLUS CASUAL CHESS ON TUESDAY APRIL 16, 6 – 8 PM AT THE CLUB.
New or inexperienced chess players are invited to the club to learn from our more experienced club members. I am asking our club regulars (both youth and adults) to help less experienced chess players improve their play.
FREE APRIL 2024 SCHOLASTIC (K-12) USCF-RATED SWISS CHESS TOURNAMENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 13.
Five rounds of Game/30, d5s in a Swiss Style format will be played. No elimination. All participants will play 5 games. Membership in USCF is required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess). Participants will be required to record their moves and use a chess clock. Chess sets and clocks will be provided. Half-point byes are available for schedule conflicts.
Parent/coach volunteers are needed. Contact Dennis Mays (dennismays101@gmail.com) for more information.
Trophies/medals will be awarded to the top finishers.
Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Cafeteria, 201 Third Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Online pre-registration is required to reserve your spot in the tournament. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd33AD-VeUakT5nCucNVcF19XKQf5FNb97WiajyVfD92Rq4wA/viewform?usp=pp_url
Participation will be limited to the first 40 registrants.
Schedule:
Check in with the tournament director by 8:45 AM to confirm your participation:
Round 1: 9:15 AM
Round 2: 10:25 AM
Lunch Break: 11:35 AM (on your own)
Round 3: 12:15 PM
Round 4: 1:25 PM
Round 5: 2:35 PM
Awards Following Round 5 at approximately 4:00 PM
3rd Annual Sheridan, Wyoming Chess Tournament, May 3, 4, 5, 2024.
If you are looking for a nice chess trip out west, consider playing in this tournament. Combine a great outdoor experience with great chess.
Total prizes $8500.00 Location: Ramada Plaza – Special Room Rate – $69 plus tax
Additional information and pre-registration: www.SheridanChess.com
Blitz Chess USCF — Friday, May 3
Rd 1 at 5 PM (6 rounds G/5 – no delay)
Registration sign-in: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM $25 Cash 80% payout
Saturday and Sunday USCF Tournament Rated Games
Pre-Registration by May 2, 2024 —- GM & WGM play for free.
USCF – 5 Round Swiss Open Division (G/40/80 min SD 30) All Other Divisions – (G/90+5d)
Saturday: Round #1 –9 AM; Round # 2 – 1 PM; Round #3 – 5:30 PM
Sunday: Round #4 – 9 AM; Round #5 – 1:00 PM
Open $2200 $1300 $500 $450 $400 $300 $200
Registration $60 by May 2nd or $75 cash at door
U1800 $600 $450 $300 $150 $75 Registration $50 by 5/2 – $65 cash at door
U1400 $400 $300 $200 $100 $50 Registration $40 by 5/2 – $55 cash at door
U1000 $200 $150 $100 $50 $25 Registration $30 by 5/2 – $45 cash at door
USCF membership required. Renew or join: https://new.uschess.org/form/membership
Tournament Rules are located at Sheridanchess.com under Tournament tab.
Questions: admin@sheridanchess.com