2012 Calendar
March 10-11: Arkansas Open; Fayetteville,
5ss, G/90 + 30 sec.
Site: Days Inn, 2402 N. College Ave., Fayetteville AR 72703; (479) 443-4323
Hotel Rates: 1 King $52 + tx (1-2), 2 Queens $60 + tx (1-2)
Tournament Details: 5SS, G/90 + 30 spm (seconds per move); add-on or dely, preferred. G/2 if no digital clock available to either player. EF: $35 by 3/08, $40 at door.
Prizes (b/40):1st $200, 2nd $150, A, B, C, D/E each $100 (min. 3 in class or prize is $75), Unrated $50, Upset $50. Reg. Sat. 8-9 a.m. Rds. 9:30, 2, 6:30; 9, 1:30. ½ pt. bye available Rds. 1-4.
TD: Les Kline (USCF 12435900), Affiliate: Fayetteville Chess Club
Contact Info: 801 N. Rush Dr., Fayetteville AR 72701; (479) 444-8530; cl_kline@sbcglobal.net
USCF and ACA (OSA).
March 31: Rolling Pawn #2: Harding University
USCF rated. 1 section: 4 Swiss, G60.
Registration is 9-9:30 am. Round 1 starts at 10am.
Lunch break at 12-1pm. 4 Rounds Game 60: 10-1-3-5.
EF: Open $25. $20 if pre-register ($5 Discount).
Harding University Students w/valid ID: $10
Prizes: Open 1st Place Overall $200 Guaranteed.
1st U1600 $100 Guaranteed. U1200 Trophy to 1st.
USCF membeship required (Available at Tournament).
Free Wi-Fi and coffee for all participants.
Site: Harding University at Searcy in the Liberty Room.
Mention you are here for chess tournament and receive 10% off
Hotel room at the Heritage Inn at Harding University (1-888-766-2465).
March 31: National Scholastic Chess Championship Qualifer Tournaments: Denker, Polgar and Barber: Harding University, Searcy Ark.
Denker Grade 9th -12th male or female :
2012 Arkansas Scholastic Chess Championship. Students must be in grades 9-12. 5 Swiss Sys. pairings, G/45 (45 minutes on each clock). The first place finisher qualifies for the Denker Tournament of High School Champions. Entry fee: $15. USCF membership required, may be purchased at the tournament. Registration: 8:30 - 9:15am. First round at 9:30, remaining rounds as soon as possible, thirty minute lunch break between rounds 2 and 3. May combine with Polgar and Barber based on participation.
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Susan Polgar K- 12, female only.
2012 Arkansas Scholastic All Girls Chess Championship. Girls grades k-12, cannot turn 19 before July 29, 2011. 5 Swiss Sys. pairings, G/45 (45 minutes on each clock). The first place finisher qualifies for the Susan Polgar Girl’s Invitational in Lubbock, Texas. Entry fee: $15. USCF membership required, may be purchased at the tournament. Registration: 8:30 - 9:15am. First round at 9:30, remaining rounds as soon as possible, thirty minute lunch break between rounds 2 and 3. The All Girls Chess Championship may be combined with the Scholastic Chess Championship if fewer than 5 girls participate.
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Barber grade K-8 male or female:
2012 Arkansas Scholastic Chess K-8 Championship. Students must be in grades k-8. 5 Swiss Sys. pairings, G/45 (45 minutes on each clock). The first place finisher qualifies for the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions. Entry fee: $15. USCF membership required; may be purchased at the tournament. Registration: 8:30 - 9:15am. First round at 9:30, remaining rounds as soon as possible, thirty minute lunch break between rounds 2 and 3. May combine with Denker & Polgar based on participation.
SCHOLASTIC (CAAS) DISCOUNT:
Scholastic teams of 5 – 8 players will receive a registration rate of $50 for the team. Teams must be members of CAAS, must pre-register by March 26th and must pay the registration fee in a single cash or check payment on site. All team members must have a current USCF memberships.
Food Court and Cafeteria available on site.
Discounted rooms available at Harding University’s Heritage Inn. Contact the Heritage Inn at (501) 279-4700 and ask for the chess discount.
Info and pre-registration:
Richie Kohl (501) 940-0014, richdkohl@yahoo.com
Early August: Arkansas Championship
November 17: Arkansas Memorial
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