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Greater Chicago Scholastic Championships
‘Individual & Team Championships’
Presented by
Kasparov Chess Foundation
Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation
February 27 or 28, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL
This is a unique opportunity to play in a tournament with a similar formula to “The Greater New York Scholastic Chess Championships!” – America’s longest-running rated scholastic chess tournament
FOUR SEPARATE ONE-DAY SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENTS!
PRIMARY CHAMPIONSHIP (K-3) – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010
2 sections: 1. Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 900 and top 3 unrated. 2. Junior Varsity: Open to Under 700 or unrated. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 500 and top 3 unrated. Trophies to the top 3 Kindergartners!
JUNIOR HIGH CHAMPIONSHIP (K-8) – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010
2 sections: 1. Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 1200 and top 3 unrated. 2. Junior Varsity: Open to Under 1000 or unrated. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 700 and top 3 unrated.
ELEMENTARY CHAMPIONSHIP (K-6) – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2010
2 sections: 1. Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 6 players, the top 3 schools, top rated Under 1000 and top 3 unrated. 2. Junior Varsity: Open to Under 800 or unrated. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 600 and top 3 unrated.
HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12) – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2010
2 sections: 1. Varsity: open to all. Trophies: top 6 players, top 3 schools, top rated Under 1500 and top 3 unrated. 2. Junior Varsity: Open to Under 1200 or unrated. Trophies: top 6 players; top 3 schools, top rated Under 900 and top 3 unrated.
Format: four separate, one-day scholastic tournaments, two on Saturday, two on Sunday, each is 5-Round, Swiss-System tournament (everyone play all 5 rounds, no one is eliminated). Each game is 30 minutes per player (Game/30), rated by the United States Chess Federation (USCF). Each championship has 2 sections from, which to choose. Great for beginners- all players receive a national chess rating! Many will be playing in their first tournament; others, including some of the top youngsters in the Mid-west will be competing for the Championship titles!
Awards: Each section of each tournament awards prizes for the top-scoring players and schools in for both individual and team prizes. Any number of players may participate from a school to help compete for team prizes (3 or more from a school make a team), but the school’s 4 top-scoring players produce its team score. Players without school team compete for individual prizes.
Any player who scores 4 or more points and doesn’t win a trophy will receive a medal!
Game Times: 10AM, 12 noon, 2PM, 3:30PM & 5:15PM
Those unable to play all five games may request ½-point byes in advance for rounds which they cannot play
Hotel Rate: $79 chess rate, may sell out about 02/12/10. Tel: 847-298-2525
Current USCF Membership required to participate (in any rated tournament in US). USCF annual dues: Young adult (age 24/ below) $32 per player, includes 12 issues of Chess Life magazine;
youth (age 15/ below) $27 per player, includes 12 issues of Chess Life magazine;
Scholastic (if age 12/ below) $23 per player, includes 6 issues of Chess Life for Kids.
Mail Entries: $35 per player thru February 8, 2010, $42 per player postmarked 2/9-15
(no mail accepted postmarked after 2/15). Complete the form attached to the flyer and mail to Renaissance Knights PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065. Checks payable to Renaissance Knights.
Online Entries: $35 thru 2/15, $42 2/15-23, No online entries after 2/23
http://www.RKNIGHTS.org
On-Site Entries: $50 before 9 AM.
Refunds: $10 service charge for each player refunded.
All entry fees $5 LESS per player if 4 or more from SAME SCHOOL are mailed together in same envelope!
*** CHESS SETS PROVIDED, BRING CHESS CLOCKS – NONE ARE SUPPLIED! ***
Questions: renknights@aol.com (773) 844-0701
MAIL ENTRY:: RKNIGHTS, PO BOX 1074, Northbrook IL, 60065
ONLINE ENTRY: http://www.RKNIGHTS.org
EMAIL: RENKNIGHTS@aol.com
Knights Quest Tournament
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2009
Location: Renaissance Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 00065
Entry Fee: $25 postmarked/online by April 6, $30 after
Additional Information:
4-round SS, Game 30 (USCF Rated)
Registration: 12:00 – 12:30 PM
Rounds: Round 1 at 1:00 PM, rest ASAP
4 Sections: Open (Juniors & Adults), U1400 Scholastic (Juniors Only), U1000 Scholastic (Juniors Only), & U600 Scholastic (Juniors Only)
Awards: Top 5 Each Section – All others participation medal
Limited to first 70 players.
Food & refreshments available for purchase, bring your chess clock, sets will be provided, USCF Membership Required
Mail Entry:
RKNIGHTS, PO BOX 1074, Northbrook IL, 60065
ONLINE ENTRY at: http://www.RKNIGHTS.org
EMAIL: RENKNIGHTS@aol.com
2009 South Regional
Date: Saturday, January 19, 2009
Location: John A. Ferguson Senior High 15900 SW 56 Street Miami 33185
Entry Fee: $15 if received by January 15th $20 thereafter
Any and all registrations received after January 15th will receive an automatic 1st round, ½ point bye NO EXCEPTIONS NON-NEGOTIABLE.
Additional Information: K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12
USCF membership required. Register by e-mailing or mailing to the contact information below:
e-mail: aramos@dadeschools.net
Make checks payable to: DSCA
Mailing Address: 18495 South Dixie Highway #323 Miami, Fl 33157-6817
