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47th Annual Southern Congress

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48 th ANNUAL SOUTHERN CONGRESS

August 11 – 13 or 12 – 13, 2017

$3000 In Prizes Guaranteed — Grand Prix points: 20

Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341

5 Rounds Swiss System In Three Sections:

Championship (FIDE-rated) Section: (Open to USCF or FIDE-rated 1900 and above)

$400 – $300 – $200; Under 2200: $250; Under 2050: $250

Amateur Section: (Open to USCF-rated 1400 thru 1899 and Unrated)

$300 – $200 – $100; Under 1750: $200; Under 1600: $200

Reserve Section: (Open to USCF-rated Under 1400 and Unrated)

$250 – $150 – $100; Under 1200: $100

Time controls: Championship – “40/90, SD/30, d10” Other sections – “G/120, d5”

All Sections, Two-day Schedule, Round 1 “G/90, d5”

3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7:00pm; Rds. Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:30pm, 7:30pm; Sun 10am, 3:00pm.

2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am; Rds. 10:30am, then merges with 3-day schedule.

 

Entry fee: $60 (3-day), $59 (2-day) if received by Aug. 10; $65 at site. UNRATED $45. (W)GMs, (W)IMs free.

Re-entry: $35 (not available in Championship). Half-point Byes: Available all rounds (limit two), must

request before Round One (no changes afterwards). Sat., 10:30am round is not FIDE-rated (all FIDE rules

apply).

FIDE-Only: Rule 6.7a. “A player who arrives at the board more than 30 min. late shall lose the game.”

FIDE-Only (rule change): Per C.04.1d, “A player with a requested ½ pt. Bye(s) is still eligible to

receive a Pairing-Allocated (Full Point) Bye.”

All Players Must Bring Set, Board, and Clock – None Are Supplied By The Tournament

Organizers.

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PHONE CALLS ONLY AFTER AUGUST 10 – no e-mails or TEXT messages, please!!

!! NO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES PERMITTED IN PLAYING HALLS

 

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2017 Atlanta Championship

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$3000 In Prizes Guaranteed — Grand Prix points: 20

Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341

5 Rounds Swiss System In Three Sections:

Championship (FIDE-rated) Section: (Open to USCF or FIDE-rated 1900 and above)

$400 – $300 – $200; Under 2200: $250; Under 2050: $250

Amateur Section: (Open to USCF-rated 1400 thru 1899 and Unrated)

$300 – $200 – $100; Under 1750: $200; Under 1600: $200

Reserve Section: (Open to USCF-rated Under 1600 and Unrated)

$250 – $150 – $100; Under 1200: $100

Time controls: Championship – “40/90, SD/30, d10” – (note new Championship Time-Control)

Other sections – “G/120, d5” – All Sections, Two-day Schedule, Round 1 “G/90, d5”

3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7:00pm; Rds. Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:30pm, 7:30pm; Sun 10am, 3:00pm.

2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am; Rds. 10:30am, then merges with 3-day schedule.

Entry fee: $60 (3-day), $59 (2-day) if received by Jul. 13; $65 at site. UNRATED $30. (W)GMs, (W)IMs free.

Re-entry: $35 (not available in Championship). Half-point Byes: Available all rounds (limit two), must

request before Round One (no changes afterwards). Sat., 10:30am round is not FIDE-rated (all FIDE rules

apply).

FIDE-Only: Rule 6.7a. “A player who arrives at the board more than 30 min. late shall lose the game.”

FIDE-Only (rule change): Per C.04.1d, “A player with a requested ½ pt. Bye(s) is still eligible to

receive a Pairing-Allocated (Full Point) Bye.”

All Players Must Bring Set, Board, and Clock – None Are Supplied By The Tournament

Organizers.

Entries and Info: americanchesspromotions.com, (478) 973 – 9389 or info@americanchesspromotions.com

PHONE CALLS ONLY AFTER JULY 14 – no e-mails or TEXT messages, please!!

!! NO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES PERMITTED IN PLAYING HALLS !!

 

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Emory Castle Grand Prix

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Format:           5 – SS; G/120, d/10; (2 day schedule, round 1 G/90, d/10); $13,500 in prizes 100% Guaranteed!

 

Sections          Master (2200 and up): $2100 – $1250 – $750 – $450; U2400: $1050 – $650.

& Prizes:         Expert (2000 – 2199): $900 – $650 – $400.

Class A (1800 – 1999): $800 – $500 – $300.

Class B (1600 – 1799): $600 – $400 – $250.

Class C (1400 – 1599): $500 – $300 – $200.

Class D (1200 – 1399): $400 – $250 – $150.

Under 1200 (100 – 1199): $350 – $200 – $100.

Official June ratings used. Players may request to use latest unofficial US Chess rating if higher. This will be used if player would otherwise be unrated. Players rated within 100 points of next higher section may play one section up, except must be 2150 to play Master section. Unrated may play any section except Master. Prize limit of $150 in U1200, $200 in D, $250 in C, $300 in B, $350 in A, and $400 in Expert to all unrated players and to rated players with fewer than 10 lifetime rated games who are not playing up. Balance of any limited prize goes to next player(s) in line.

Entry Fee:       Rated players: $79 if received by June 15. $100 later or at site. Unrated players: $50. Re-entry: $50.

Free entry to GM, IM, WGM, WIM, or USCF 2400! Cash or check only at site!

Register:         On – line: www.castlechess.org; On – site: 5:30 – 6:30 pm on June16; 8:30 am – 9:30 am on June 17.

Mailed: Castle Chess Inc. c/o Scott Parker 5025 Antebellum Drive, Stone Mtn., GA 30087 – 1104.

Rounds:           3 day schedule: 7:00 pm on June 16; 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm on June 17; 9:30 am – 2:30 pm on June 18.

2 day schedule: 10:00 am on June 17, then merges with 3 day schedule.

One 1/2 point bye available any round. Must commit before beginning first game. No changes.

Info:                tournament@castlechess.org; Before June 16: Scott Parker, 770-939-5030; June 16-18 only: Fun Fong, 770-316-8483.

Note:               Please bring sets, boards, and clocks. None supplied. NS, NC, W. Chess Magnet School JGP.

All parking at Emory is either in Fishburne or Peavine parking decks. No parking next to Cox Hall. Please allow time to walk from the deck to Cox Hall (the building with the clock tower.)

Note: campers have the opportunity to register as part of the camp registration process and continue their room and board plan through the weekend, OR if they prefer to stay elsewhere and eat on their own over the weekend, they can select the “camp only” option and then register for the tournament separately.

Click here to Register for the 2017 Grand Prix in Memory of Art Bisguier.

 

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2017 Blue Light Special

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*This is not a GCA event. Please contact the organizer to register for the event.*

June 3

2017 Blue Light Special

3-SS, G/90;d5. Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, Georgia 30096. Above the Food Court

Entry Fee: $30 by June 1; $35 on site. $500 GUARANTEED. In 4 sections: Championship: Must be at least 1600. $100-50, u2000: $50. Under 1700: Must be between 1099 and 1699. $75-37.50, u1500: $37.50. Under 1200: Must be 1199 and below. $75-37.50, u1000: $37.50. Unrated: $50  Byes: Half-point bye available in round 1 or 2, must commit before 1st round. Registration:ends 9:30 a.m. 

Rounds: 10-1:30-5. Info: Parnell Watkins (770)-605-7679 or gwinnettchess@gmail.com

 

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Adults Only: 21 and Over Tournament #1

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Part of The Georgia Program Series

*registration cap = 150*

Tournament is sponsored by GCA Life member Claus Friese.

Who: This tournament is designed to give adult players a friendly environment for adult social interaction and competitive rated play in an adults only environment. Tournaments are planned to be held quarterly, and may be held more frequently based on player interest and participation.

Where: Elks Lodge #78, 1775 Montreal Rd, Tucker, GA 30084, (770) 908-0835

When: Saturday, 20th May 2017

Rated: 4-SS, G/45 with 5 second delay

Sections: 3 Sections, 7 Classes: Open (Open to all!), Reserve (1600-1799, 1400-1599, 1200-1399), Novice(1000-1199, 800-999, U800). Player rating and class will be determined by the May USCF published rating or current rating at the discretion of the TD.

Entry Fee: $25 Discounted Online Registration thru May 1st. $30 Online Registration May  2nd through May 17th; $35 On-site. Proceeds will only be used to maintain this series of tournaments. Please register as early as possible to show support (and it helps us with easing tournament data setup).

Rounds: 10 am, 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6 pm. Expect rounds to begin promptly. Pairings will begin 30minutes prior to start of a round. ½ point bye is available in any round. Limit 1. Request changes before round 1.

Prizes: $875, 70% payout based on 50 entries. Open: $200-125-75, Reserve: $125-75-50, Novice: $100-75-50. Special class bonus prizes: The 1st place winner of each of all 7 classes will get free registration into the next tournament in this series.

Food: Elks Lodge may provide options for Lunch and Dinner. Pre-ordering is recommended.

Phone the Elk’s lodge for menu details: (770) 908-0835. The bar will be open (*1).

Information: info@georgiachess.org, (678) 453-6640. Refunds will be honored for withdrawals prior to pairing.

Please note: USCF membership and GCA membership required for all rated players. Sets and boards supplied. Please bring clocks.

*1 – The GCA does not encourage drinking alcohol during the chess tournament, which is completely at player discretion.

 

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2017 Blue Plate Special

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*This is not a GCA event. Please contact the organizer to register for the tournament.*

May 6

2017 Blue Plate Special  

4-SS, G/45;d5. Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, Georgia 30096. Above the Food Court

$6 USCF Membership for new USCF Members!!!!!!!!!!

 

Entry Fee: $30 ($25 for U800) by June 1; $35 on site. $500 GUARANTEED. In 5 sections: Championship: Must be at least 1600. $100-50, u2000: $50. Under 1700: Must be between 1100 and 1699. $75-37.50, u1500: $37.50. Under 1200: Must be 1199 and below. $75-37.50, u1000: $37.50. Under 800: Must be 799 and below. Trophies to top three, top three u600, u400, u200 and all plus scores. Unrated Scholastic: No USCF membership required, the games will not be rated. Trophies to top three in each group of K-8, K-4, K-1 and all plus scores.

 

Byes: Half-point all rounds (limit 2) except round 3, must commit before 1st round. Registration: ends 9:30 a.m.Rounds: 10-12:30-2:30-4:30. Info: Parnell Watkins (770)-605-7679 or gwinnettchess@gmail.com

 

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Phillip Taylor Georgia State Championship

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$10,000 Guaranteed! Enhanced Grand Prix Pts!

April 28-30 or April 29-30 at Emory University

 

5-SS, G/90 + 30. Emory University, Cox Hall Ballroom, 569 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, Georgia 30322. (see parking info below – allow 15 min to park and walk).

Prizes: $10,000 GUARANTEED.

Four sections:

Championship (FIDE rated; Open to USCF rated 2000 and above):

$1000-500-300-150-125; U2100: $250-150-100.  

Under 2000: $900-500-300-150-125; U1850: $250-150-100. 

Under 1700: $900-500-300-150-125; U1550: $250-150-100. 

Under 1400: $900-500-300-150-125; U1200: $250-150-100. 

Trophies and Titles to top Georgia resident in above sections.

*All players must compete within their ratings section per the April ratings supplement – No Exceptions.*

“TD reserves the right to assign a rating based on a player having a rating in another rating system such as FIDE or a foreign rating.  In instances where the TD assigns a rating that is the rating that will be used for sectioning purposes and prize purposes.  Players must disclose if they have a rating in another system.  Failure to do so may result in being ineligible for prizes and/or expelled from the tournament.”

Entry Fee: $93 online by 4/26; $99 at site. Free entry to FIDE IGM/IM/WGM/WIM ($93 deducted from prize).  

Re-entry (Not permitted in Championship section): $40. 

3 Day Schedule: Rounds – Fri-7:00 pm; Sat-2:30 pm, 7:30 pm; Sun-10:00 am, 3:30 pm.

   

2 Day Schedule: Rounds – Sat-10:30 am (Time Control: G/90 d/5 – not FIDE-rated), then merges with 3 Day Schedule.

Byes:  One ½ point Bye available in rounds 1-4.  Must declare 1/2 pt. Byes when entering and no changes permitted after commencement of Round 1. 

On-line registration: all sections – deadline April 26.

On-site Registration: Friday 5:30-6:30p.m., Sat 9:00-10am.  

 Required: Current USCF membership, Current GCA membership for Georgia residents.

All entrants should bring clocks (with Delay/Incremental capability).  None supplied.

GCA Annual Meeting: 2:30p.m., Sunday Cox Hall

Election:  President, 1st VP, 1st Member-at-Large and Secretary

Information: Priya Srinivasan, gastatechamp@georgiachess.org 

Parking: Park at either Peavine Parking Deck (29 Eagle Row, Atlanta) or Fishburne Parking Deck (1672 N Decatur Road) and then walk to Cox Hall (building with the clock tower).  Free parking at these two lots all weekend.

 

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American Chess Promotions’ April G/60 Championship

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Three round Swiss System. Game in 60 minutes with a 5 second delay (3-SS, G/60 d5).

Entry Fee: $35 if received by 4/7; $40 at site.

Prize fund: $1525 based on 60 entrants. 55% guaranteed.

In 4 sections:

  • Championship: $300-200; u2000- $125
  • Under 1900: $225-125; u1700- $125
  • Under 1500: $200-125; u1300- $100
  • Under 1100…
    • Entry Fee: $28 if received by
      4/7; $32 at site.
    • Trophies to top 10 & top 3 under 800

Registration: Ends at 10 a.m. sharp!
Rounds: 10:30-1:15-3:30.

One bye available if requested in advance.

Info: info@americanchesspromotions.com or 478-973-9389.

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Atlanta Winter Congress

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*This is not a GCA event. Please contact the organizer to register for the tournament.*

 

FEBRUARY 17-19 or 18-19

 

Grand Prix Points: 10

 

2017 ATLANTA WINTER CONGRESS

 

5-SS, Interactive College of Technology, 5227 New Peachtree Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341. $5,000 b/95 in top 6 sections; $3,000 Guaranteed. In 7 sections: Master/Expert: $500-350-200; under 2200: 400-200-100. FIDE rated. Must be 1950 with no playing up! Class A (1800-1999): $400-200-100. Class B (1600-1799): $400-200-100. Class C (1400-1599): $400-200-100. Class D (1200-1399: $300-200-100. Class E (1000-1199): $300-150-100. Under 1000: (February 19th only!)  Trophies to top 7 under 1000 and top 7 under 800. Entry Fees:$74 3-day, $73 2-day by February 16th; $79 at site. GMs, IMs & WGMs free, $60 deducted from prize. Under 1000: $35. Unrated: $40 Limited to 2nd place prize in each section. Unofficial uschess.orgratings used if otherwise unrated. Players may play up one section! 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri. 6:30 p.m. Rounds: Fri. 7 pm, Sat. 2:30 and 7, Sun. 10 and 3:15. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am. Rounds: 10:30 then merges with 3-day. Under 1000: Reg. ends on 2/19 at 10:30  am. Rounds: 11-12:30, then as soon as possible. Time Controls: Master/Expert: G/90, Inc. 30.; Class A and below: G/120 d5. 2-day option: G/90 d5. Under 1000: G/30 d5. All, Byes: Available all rounds (limit 2), must commit before 1st round. No cellphones in playing rooms. Info: info@americanchesspromotions.com or(478)-973-9389. Enter: www.americanchesspromotions.com

 

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Martin Luther King Blitz Championship

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5(double-round)-SS, G/5

Gwinnett Place Mall

2100 Pleasant Hill Road

Duluth, Georgia 30096

$600 based on 36 entrants

50 percent guaranteed

$150-100; under 2000, under 1700, under 1400 each

$100; under 1100 $50

Entry Fee: $25

Registration: ends 6:30 p.m.

Rounds: 7 p.m., then as soon as possible.

Info: Thad Rogers (478) 973-9389, Parnell Watkins (770) 605-7679 or info@americanchesspromotions.com

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