Black Warrior Chess Challenge
Black Warrior Chess Challenge April 25, 2015 First Presbyterian Church 900 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Set in downtown Tuscaloosa within walking distance of many restaurants and attractions. Players will enjoy the comfortable facility and quiet play area, separate from the scholastic tournament events. Open Reserve Adult Non-rated Sections Qualifications Entry fee (early reg.*/on-site) USCF & ACF member USCF & ACF member No memberships (Rating: 1500+) Rating: <1600 required $40/$50 $40/$50 $15 / $20 [TD may merge rated sections for pairings depending on turnout.] 1st Place Prize $190 $150 30 Cash prizes based on combined total of 24 in open and reserve section. 50% Gtd. 2nd $110 $90 25 3rd $75 $60 20 Details * Early registration forms and payment must be received by April 22, 2014. Advance registration: Register online at www.freedomchessacademy.org (starting March 14) with credit/debit card or Paypal. Or complete and mail the attached form with a check payable by April 20. On-site registration: 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. (Reqd. only if not advance registering) 4 rounds to start at: 9:20, 11:00, 1:15, 3:00 p.m. Time control: G/45 d5; 4SS. (Each side will have 45 minutes for game + a 5 second/move delay before the clock starts; 4 rounds with swiss system pairing rules.) Miscellaneous V0 Obtain USCF memberships/renewals in advance at www.uschess.org; print and bring temporary USCF ID. ACF membership fee required for AL residents in rated sections. Join or renew your membership at www.alabamachess.com. Some chess equipment available; bring your own sets and clocks if you have them. No computers. No smoking. Cell phones off during play. Wheelchair accessible. Contact info: [email protected] Phone: (205) 391-9648 More/latest info at our website: www.freedomchessacademy.org. All profits go toward offer free chess lessons in Western Alabama. Advance Registration Form (or register online at www.freedomchessacademy.org starting March 13, 2015) Name: ________________________ USCF#: _____________________ Exp. Date: __________ (for rated sections only) Section: □ Open □ Reserve (<1600 rating) □ Adult Unrated Street__________________________________ City ___________________ ST ___ Zip_________ E-mail ____________________________________________ Phone ______________ Payment (Individual payments must accompany this form to qualify for the advance registration rate. (Exception: school officials who pre-register their students and send us this info by the pre-registration deadline may pay at the tournament and apply school credits at that time.) Tournament Entry Fee: Open or Reserve: $40 Non-rated: $15 All profits go toward offering free chess lessons in Western Alabama. Make check payable to: Freedom Chess Academy. Include Player Name(s) on the check. Mail this form with your check by April 20, 2015 to: Freedom Chess Academy PO Box 2356 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2356 V0
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