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1st Annual Rex Demers Individual/Team Scholastics Championship

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Sponsored through the generosity of GCA Life member Claus Friese

 

*registration capacity = 150*

Registered Players as of 5:45pm on 3/27

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Who:  Open to all Scholastic Players (USCF scholastic membership is included.  For those who have USCF memberships, they will be extended by one year)!

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

Format: 5 rounds, Individual/Team Swiss System.

25 minutes per player with a 5 sec delay for all sections (G/25;d5)

Sections by grade: K-1, K-3, K-5, 6-12.   

Registration: Discount EF $30 (includes 1 year USCF scholastic membership!) On-line until midnight           Thursday, April 14, 2017 or when we reach capacity (whichever comes first). Regular registration thereafter is $40 (does not include USCF membership).  On-Site registration (if space permits) 8:30-11am: $50.  USCF Membership cannot be added during on-site registration.  If registering after ½ hour before start of 1st round, player will be given a ½ point bye and paired for the 2nd round.

Food: Vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items are available through the Elks lodge.  Food may be reserved during online registration.

Rounds: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm for all sections.  Kids should be seated at their boards by 9:40 with announcements beginning promptly at 9:45.

Byes: You may take up to 2 byes. Byes taken during rounds 1-4 are ½ point byes. A bye taken in the 5th round is a zero point bye. You may not take 2 byes in rounds 1-4 and one bye in round 5 – that is 3 byes even though the last round is zero pts.

Prizes: Individual – Trophies to Top 5 each section, trophies to all plus score (3 or more points). Team – Trophies to top scoring teams in each section (number of team trophies awarded will depend on section size). A team is 2 or more players in the same section from the same school – Top 4 scores are counted.  All K-1 players will receive participation medals.

Note: It is the parent’s responsibility to arrive early enough to verify that the information is correct or to have errors fixed before Round 1 begins. We will post registration updates on the website but the FINAL registration list will be posted at the tournament. Accelerated pairings may be used at the TD’s discretion.

USCF membership required. Sets and boards supplied. Bring your chess clock (if you have one, not required). If one player brings a clock and requests its use both players must use the clock.

Cancellations must be received at least one hour before the start of the tournament in order to receive a refund.  Notifications should be by email.

Photos: We will be taking photos of the chess players for possible publication on our website. Please email us if you do not want your child’s photo used.

Questions: president@georgiachess.org

Tournament Coordinators: Fun Fong (president@georgiachess.org), Parnell Watkins, Vernetta Head

 

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Georgia K-8 Team State Championship

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by Invitation Only

FAQs (coming soon)


Please read thoroughly

This tournament is RATED, every player, including alternates, must have a current USCF membership to compete in this event.

Please do not begin registration until you have the following information for each player: first & last name, grade, USCF id & expiration date, board order of the players (strongest player = player 1).

The annual GCA sponsored K-8 State Championship event is open to public, private or home schooled teams that have qualified through the State Qualifier, or through qualifying competitions in other areas of Georgia.  If you are outside of the metro-Atlanta area, please contact k8statechamp@georgiachess.org about competing.

State Championship titles will be awarded in four sections:

K-1 (Pre-primary)

K-3 (Primary)

K-5 (Elementary)

6-8 (Middle School)

Format: Game/25 minutes with a five second delay (G/25; d5) for all sections. Five-player ordered board format with Swiss System pairings will be used in all rounds in all sections except K-1 which will be a four-player ordered board format. In determining standings at the end of the tournament the primary factor will be the number of match wins.

Entry fee: $150 per invited team except for Pre-primary (K-1) which is $120. Fee must be paid online at registration.

Registration and payment deadline is Friday, March 17, 2017. This deadline is firm. No on-site registration. Any team which has not registered by the deadline may be replaced by an alternate team.

5 Rounds (all sections but K-1): 10, 11:30, 1pm, 2:30, 4:00

4 Rounds (K-1 only): 10, 11:30, 1pm, 2:30

Awards ceremony ASAP after completion of the last round.

Team Roster: For all sections except K-1, a school team consists of 5 to 7 full time students, although only 5 play in any one round. Pre-Primary (K-1) team consists of 4 to 6 full time students with 4 playing in each round. Players must be ranked on the registration form in order of playing strength. This ranking will remain constant throughout the entire tournament, and will strictly govern which board position the player is assigned in a given round. 

Coaches and team parents are required to read the Guidelines for Coaches and Team Rules Summary for updated information/rules pertaining to this state scholastic team tournament. These documents will be posted soon.

Questions: k8statechamp@georgiachess.org

Tournament Coordinators: Priya Srinivasan & San Swaby

Sets and boards supplied. Please bring clocks. This is a rated tournament requiring current USCF membership for all players and alternates.

Alternates will be notified if a qualifying team does not register or cancels. Please note that other schools from Georgia will qualify to play and will even out sections.  If you know your team can’t make it please be courteous and release your spot asap to the alternate.

 

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Georgia Collegiate Team State Championship

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Many thanks to The Iron Yard for providing us with this beautiful venue in downtown Atlanta!

 

The Georgia Chess Association (GCA) is holding the annual Georgia College Team Championship at the Iron Yard in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Recent participants have included Emory, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Georgia Southern, University of Georgia, Berry, Dekalb Tech, Mercer University, Agnes Scott, Middle Georgia State, University of North Georgia, and Clemson University. This event is appropriate for all skill levels.

 

College Tournament Basics: 4-board team format, unrated, G/45 time control (each player has 45 minutes), 4-round Swiss System pairings (all teams play four rounds), first round pairings posted at 9:30am, round times 10-12-2-4, awards ASAP.

 

Entry Fee: $60 per college team. Registration and payment deadline is Wednesday, February 22, 2017. No on-site registration or payment. Early communication by participants will assist in planning and is appreciated.

Map: http://www.mrichcenter.com/2014/getting-around/

 

Please read the rules and guidelines carefully.

 

Contact: Ashley Thomas, collegiateteam@georgiachess.org

 

Note: The Iron Yard is located inside the M.Rich Center downtown on MLK.  It is a very beautiful industrial space with lots of artwork and cool people working there.  They are donating this space to us for the weekend and are so generous to do so.  The parking deck is adjacent to the building and only $3 to park on weekends (cheapest rate downtown).  There is security at the front desk to buzz you in. The parking deck is at Prior & MLK (also parking for Underground).  You do not have to cross any streets using this deck.  Park your car, walk out and turn right. M.Rich Center is 3rd door on the right.  Take the elevator to the 4th floor.  We’ll see you there!

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Metro Atlanta K-8 Team State Qualifier

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Registration Cap 1000 

read this: Qualifier FAQ

Where: Exhibition Halls C and D at the Cobb Galleria   Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway SE Atlanta, GA 30339

When: Saturday, February 4, 2017. Arrive by 9:30am

Open to:  All elementary and middle school students within the MetroAtlanta Area. If you are outside metro-Atlanta and would like to participate please contact: statequalifier@georgiachess.org

Sections are by grade:   K-1, K-3, K-5, and 6-8.

Format: Four round, unrated, individually paired Swiss System tournament with a time control of 25 minutes per player with a five second time delay (G/25; d5).  Unless byes are requested, players will be scheduled to play all four rounds (this is not an elimination tournament).

Rounds: 10am – 11:30am – 1pm – 2:30pm. Awards ceremony ASAP after round 4. Team trophies only.

Byes: Maximum one zero-point bye is allowed. Please specify when registering.  No changes after 8pm Friday 2/3.

Registration & Payment: On-line by midnight Monday Jan 30, 2017. To register multiple players click ‘add a guest’ after completing the form for the first player. This way you can make one payment for all your players.

*On-site registrations will not be accepted.* No changes (except withdrawals) allowed on tournament day due to the size of the tournament.

Entry Fee: $30 per player, payable online. 

Awards: Ribbons to all participants. No individual trophies.  Team trophies will be awarded to all school teams with plus scores.  There will be County Champions. Invitations to the State Tournament will be determined after the event.

Note: Advanced entry lists will be posted online and will be updated periodically. A final registration list will be posted in the tournament hall by 8:30am. These will show the players, sections, teams, and requested byes. We will pair round one promptly at 9:00am. 

*There will be about 1000 players at this event and it is your responsibility to arrive early enough to have any first round issues reported before we begin pairing round one. There will be no bye changes allowed the day of the event. Withdrawals only. If a player doesn’t show up for a round and does not have a requested bye, that player will be withdrawn from the tournament.

Photos: We will be taking photos of the chess players for possible publication on our website. Please email us if you do not want your child’s photo used.

Questions: statequalifier@georgiachess.org

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16th Annual MLK Tournament

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*registration cap = 500*

We strongly encourage everyone, especially first-timers, to read the MLK FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Who: Open to all Scholastic Players in grades K-12th with a USCF membership.

Format: 5 rounds, Individual/Team Swiss System.

25 minutes per player with a 5 sec delay for all sections (G/25;d5)

Note: 2 new sections added (in red below)

Sections by grade: K-1, K-3, K-3 U400/Unrated, K-5, K-5 U600/Unrated, 6-8, 9-12, 6-12 U1000. (Sections may be combined if needed).

Entry Fee: $30

Registration: On-line until midnight Tuesday, January 10th, 2016 or when we reach the cap (whichever comes first). There is no onsite registration for this event.

Rounds: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm for all sections but K-1. Kids seated at their boards by 9:40 with announcements beginning promptly at 9:45.

Rounds for K-1: 10:30, 11:45, 1:15, rounds 4 and 5 will be paired asap.  Kids at their boards by 10:15 with announcements beginning promptly at 10:20.

Byes: You may take up to 2 byes. Byes taken during rounds 1-4 are ½ point byes. A bye taken in the 5th round is a zero point bye. You may not take 2 byes in rounds 1-4 and one bye in round 5 – that is 3 byes even though the last round is zero pts. No bye changes after 8:00 PM Sunday 1/15.

Prizes: Individual – Trophies to Top 5 each section, trophies to all plus score (3 or more points). Ribbons to all participants except K-1 who will receive participation medals. Team – Trophies to top scoring teams in each section (number of team trophies awarded will depend on section size). A team is 2 or more players in the same section from the same school – Top 4 scores are counted. Stipends (Individual only): $100 stipend to 1st place winner in each section to attend Super Nationals in 2017 (must attend to receive it). If sections are combined then the stipend is for the winner of the combined section only.

Special Activities: There will be charitable & educational activities between rounds to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sponsored by LexisNexis.

Note: It is the parent’s responsibility to arrive early enough to verify that the information is correct or to have errors fixed before Round 1 begins. We will post registration updates on the website but the FINAL registration list will be posted at the tournament. Accelerated pairings may be used at the TD’s discretion.

USCF membership required. Sets and boards supplied. Bring your chess clock (if you have one, not required). If one player brings a clock and requests its use both players must use the clock.

Photos: We will be taking photos of the chess players for possible publication on our website. Please email us if you do not want your child’s photo used.

Note: Cancellations must be received by 7:00am Monday morning in order to receive a refund.

Questions: mlk@georgiachess.org

Tournament Coordinators: Katie Hartley & Susan Justice, Tournament Coordinators

 

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1st Annual Chess Girls Rook!

1ST Annual 

Chess Girls Rook!

Female Empowerment Tournament

Saturday, September 17

Sutton Middle School – 6th Grade Academy

4360 Powers Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30327

 

Open to any player grade 12 and below – 100 player cap.

 

4SS, G/30/d5

Round Times:  10:30; 12:15; 2:00; 3:30

 

3 Sections: USCF membership required: Under 600, 600 – 999 and Premier for players rated 1000 and above. Players may play up one section if ever within 100 points of the section. New and unrated players wishing to get a rating should play in the Under 600 section.  Boards will be provided – clock are optional.

 

Entry Fee: $25 Advance entry only. Payments should be received by 11:59PM Wednesday, September 14.  Limit of one ½ point bye available in any round and must be requested at registration. No changes after 9PM Sept. 16.

 

Register online at: Chess Girls Rook! *No onsite registration available* Current USCF ID#/Exp. date required to be paired for Rd. 1.  To withdraw, send an email to Suttonmschess@gmail.com  by 9PM Sept 16th for refund. There will be a $5 processing fee.

Trophies to top player of each section.   One team trophy, will be awarded to the school with the most points based on 5 players combined, in the 3 rated sections.  Points are earned by 1 for each point in the Under 600 Section, 1.5 points for each point in the 600 – 999 Section and 2 points for each point in the Premier Section. Teams must have at least 5 players to be eligible for a Team Trophy.
The Premier Section: 1st place $50 in addition to trophy.

Information: Suttonmschess@gmail.com or call Vernetta Head 404-754-7191.

Concessions will be available: Cheese pizza, hot dogs, chips, sweets and beverages.

** This is our home and we would appreciate your assistance in keeping it clean. As such, this will be a Leave No Trace Event.  In a nutshell, that means at the end of the event we should never know that a tournament was held.  Please monitor your space and dispose of trash and clean up spills.

 

**Be a good steward of the environment.  Carpool/rideshare where possible.

Georgia High School Team Chess Championship

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Format: 5ss, G/30, unrated, 5 board

Entry: $100 per team

Registration deadline: March 15th (no on-site)

Rounds: 10-11:30-1-2:30-4, awards asap

The Georgia Chess Association (GCA) will hold the 2016 Georgia High School TEAM Chess Championship at Emory University in the Winship Ballroom of the Dobbs University Center (DUC) on Saturday, March 19, 2016 This is the official state high school championship of Georgia–a unique annual event which should not be missed. 

 

For full details on the competition and registration follow this link . Deadline for registration and payment is Tuesday, March 15th. Registration fee is $100 per 5-person team. Online registration and payment at GeorgiaChess.org is encouraged. The earliest possible indication by email of your intention to participate will assist in planning.

 

This championship typically attracts over 2 dozen teams from all parts of the state. Walton HS of Cobb County has finished on top for the past two years. The 2013 championship was shared by Northview HS and Pace Academy. The 2012 champion was perennial contender and past-champion Chamblee HS. In 2011, Pace Academy took the title. Non-Metro Atlanta champions have included Clarke Central, Gilmer and Pierce County.

 

Points for those considering competing for the first time :

 

1.  Each year, many of the schools are first-time participants.  All size schools, public and private, compete head-to-head. There is no regional or qualifying requirement for this tournament–any Georgia high school can simply register and compete. This event offers the one opportunity each year for high school chess clubs to compete in a formal setting against peer groups from around Georgia. The competition can give otherwise unstructured chess clubs a bit of a goal for the year.

 

2.  This event is appropriate for all skill and experience levels. Many participants have never played in a formal chess tournament. At least two-thirds of the participating school teams consist of casual players who come to this competition and no others. Students should be interested and serious about the competition. 

 

3.  All teams will play all five rounds of chess–this is not a knockout or elimination format. Round times will start at 10-11:30-1-2:30-4.

 

4.  The event is run in a formal manner by a US Chess Federation (USCF) tournament director; however, the experience is also designed to be comfortable and non-intimidating. Given the time constraints of many students, this is a one-day event with five rounds of chess at a time control of G/30 (each player has a maximum of 30 minutes of playing time per game).

 

5.  The competition is organized in 5-board team format–a team must consist of a minimum of five high school students ranked in playing strength. Up to two teams can be entered from a school and there are provisions for alternate players. See the attached registration instructions for further guidance. 

 

6.  The earliest possible indication by email of your intention to participate will assist in planning.

  

7.  Bring chess clocks if you have them, sets/boards for analysis, pens and score sheets for notation. We will supply standard tournament boards and sets for the playing area.

 

8.  We will provide further details on parking and food together with a map to those schools registering. Food will be readily available on the Emory campus.

 

We are looking forward to another excellent competition.  

 

Sincerely,

 

Ted Wieber, Georgia Chess Association 

trw52@aol.com

770-476-5659

Tournament Organizer: Ted Wieber, GCA Volunteer

All Questions:trw52@aol.com, 770-476-5659

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K-8 Team State Championship (INVITATION ONLY)

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*registration will be turned on after the State Qualifier*
by Invitation Only

Please read thoroughly

This tournament is RATED, every player, including alternates, must have a current USCF membership to compete in this event.
 
Please do not begin registration until you have the following information for each player: first & last name, grade, USCF id & expiration date.
The annual GCA sponsored K-8 State Championship event is open to public, private or home schooled teams that have qualified through the State Qualifier, or through qualifying competitions in other areas of Georgia.
State Championship titles will be awarded in four sections:
K-1 (Pre-primary)
K-3 (Primary)
K-5 (Elementary)
6-8 (Middle School)
Format: Game/25 minutes with a five second delay (G/25 d5) for all sections. Five-player ordered board format with Swiss System pairings will be used in all rounds in all sections except K-1 which will be a four-player ordered board format. In determining standings at the end of the tournament the primary factor will be the number of match wins.
Entry fee: $150 per invited team except for Pre-primary (K-1) which is $120. Fee must be paid online at registration.
Registration and payment deadline is Friday, March 11, 2016. This deadline is firm. No on-site registration. Any team which has not registered by the deadline may be replaced by an alternate team.
Rounds: 10:00-11:30-1:00-2:30-4:00.
Awards ceremony ASAP after completion of fifth round.
Team Roster: For all sections except K-1, a school team consists of 5 to 7 full time students, although only 5 play in any one round. Pre-Primary (K-1) team consists of 4 to 6 full time students with 4 playing in each round. Players must be ranked on the registration form in order of playing strength. This ranking will remain constant throughout the entire tournament, and will strictly govern which board position the player is assigned in a given round.
Coaches and team parents are required to read  to Guidelines for Coaches and Team Rules Summary for updated information/rules pertaining to this state scholastic team tournament. These documents will be posted soon.
Sets and boards supplied. Please bring clocks. This is a rated tournament requiring current USCF membership for all players and alternates.

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Georgia Collegiate Team Chess Championship

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The Georgia Chess Association (GCA) is holding the annual Georgia College Team Championship at the Iron Yard in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Recent participants have included Emory, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Georgia Southern, University of Georgia, Berry, Dekalb Tech, Mercer University, Agnes Scott, Middle Georgia State, University of North Georgia, and Clemson University. This event is appropriate for all skill levels.

College Tournament Basics: 4-board team format, unrated, G/45 time control (each player has 45 minutes), 4-round Swiss System pairings (all teams play four rounds), first round pairings posted at 9:30am, round times 10-12-2-4, awards ASAP.

Entry Fee: $60 per college team. Registration and payment deadline is Thursday, February 25, 2016. No on-site registration or payment. Early communication by participants will assist in planning and is appreciated.

Map:http://www.mrichcenter.com/2014/getting-around/

Please read the rules and guidelines carefully.

Contact: Ashley Thomas, collegiateteam@georgiachess.org

Note:The Iron Yard is located inside the M.Rich Center downtown on MLK.  It is a very beautiful industrial space with lots of artwork and cool people working there.  They are donating this space to us for the weekend and are so generous to do so.  The parking deck is adjacent to the building and only $3 to park on weekends (cheapest rate downtown).  There is security at the front desk to buzz you in. The parking deck is at Prior & MLK (also parking for Underground).  You do not have to cross any streets using this deck.  Park your car, walk out and turn right. M.Rich Center is 3rd door on the right.  Take the elevator to the 4th floor.  We’ll see you there!

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