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.
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On-site registration: 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. (Reqd. only if not advance registering)
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4 rounds to start at: 9:20, 11:00, 1:15, 3:00 p.m.
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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
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Obtain USCF memberships/renewals in advance at www.uschess.org; print and bring
temporary USCF ID.
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ACF membership fee required for AL residents in rated sections. Join or renew your
membership at www.alabamachess.com.
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Some chess equipment available; bring your own sets and clocks if you have them.
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No computers. No smoking. Cell phones off during play. Wheelchair accessible.
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Contact info: [email protected] Phone: (205) 391-9648
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More/latest info at our website: www.freedomchessacademy.org.
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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:
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Open
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Reserve (<1600 rating)
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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
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