PS116 Tournaments

Oct. 12th 2009	Nov. 1st 2009	Dec. 20th 2009
Jan. 18th 2010	Feb. 21st 2010	Mar. 21st 2010
Apr. 18th 2010	Jun. 6th 2010
Jul. 25th 2010	Aug. 29th 2010

TROPHIES AND MEDALS FOR ALL OF THE PARTICIPANTS

NON-RATED SECTIONS

No Score
Open to Pre-K to Kindergarten students who are absolute beginners. Many of the participants may not know all the rules of chess. There will be constant supervision of this section. Trophies and medals to all.

Novice 1
Open to grades 1-2. Kindergarten students may also play if their parents wish. This section is meant for kids who know how to play chess but who are inexperienced in playing in a chess tournament. While notation is encouraged it is not required. No clocks will be used. Trophies to Top 10, then medals to all.

Novice 2
Open to grades 3-12. This section is meant for kids who know how to play chess but who are inexperienced in playing in a chess tournament. While notation is encouraged, it is not required. No clocks will be used. Trophies to Top 10, then medals to all.

Kids Help Kids
Section for children with some form of disability. New Section!

RATED SECTIONS

The following rated sections are only open to students, who are an official member of the USCF. Notating the game on a score sheet and the use of a chess clock is required. Please bring your own scoresheets and chess clock.

K-1
Open to K-1. USCF Rating below 600. 4 Rounds, Game/45. Trophies to Top 10, then medals to all. If tied for first place the two players with the highest tie-break points participate in an "blitz" playoff.

Primary
Open to K-3. USCF Rating below 800. 4 Rounds, Game/45. Trophies to Top 10, then medals to all. If tied for first place the two players with the highest tie-break points participate in an "blitz" playoff.

Reserve
Open to K-12. USCF Rating below 1000. 4 Rounds, Game/45. Trophies to Top 10, then medals to all. If tied for first place the two players with the highest tie-break points participate in an "blitz" playoff.

Classic
Open to K-12. USCF Rating 1000-1299. 4 Rounds, Game/60. Trophies to Top 10, then medals to all. If tied for first place the two players with the highest tie-break points participate in an "blitz" playoff.

Open
Open to K-12. USCF Rating 1300-1599. 4 Rounds, Game/60. Trophies to Top 10, then medals to all. If tied for first place the two players with the highest tie-break points participate in an "blitz" playoff.

Championship
Open to K-12. USCF Rating 1600+. 3 Rounds, Game/75. Free entry with 2000+ rating. If tied for first place the two players with the highest tie-break points participate in an "blitz" playoff. Prizes to Top 10. Prizes sponsored by www.NYChessKidsShop.com.

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Schedule:

8:30am - Registration Area Opens
9:00am - Round 1 Registration Closes
9:45am - Opening Ceremony
10:00am - Start of Tournament

Non-Rated Sections - Opening Ceremony 9:45am, Round 1 10:00. Rounds 2-4 will start at the completion of the previous round. Awards ceremony at the completion of the last round.

K-1, Primary and Reserve Sections - Opening Cermony 9:45am, Round 1 10:00am, Rounds 2-4 will start at the completion of the previous round. Awards ceremony at the completion of the last round.

Classic, Open and Championship Sections - Opening ceremony: 9:45am, Round 1: 10:00am, Rounds 2-4 will start at the completion of the previous round. Awards ceremony at the completion of the last round.

If you are not a member of the U.S. Chess Federation but want to play in a rated section, you must become a member (http://www.uschess.org/) at the tournament ($19 if under 15 years old, $25 if under 20 years old).

Half Point Byes are available upon request. Limit 2 byes. Rounds 2-4 must commit before the start of Round 2.

* There is a concession stand with food for sale, and you may also purchase tournament chess equipment at the site.

*Entry Fee:
$35 by Monday 11:59pm before event
$45 by 11:59pm the day before event
$55 on site BEFORE 9:00 AM. (cash or check only)

Non-registered players arriving after 9:00 will be paired for round 2 and will receive a half point bye for round 1.

Location:
P.S.116, 210 East 33rd St. (Between 2nd and 3rd Ave),
New York, NY 10016
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Tournament will be held in the Gymnasium and Cafeteria.

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PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY

Register by mail:
1. Print registration form here:
2. Please make checks payable to:
NYChessKids.LLC, (and mail to)
P.O.Box 529
New York, N.Y. 10163

For more information:

Phone: 315-849-3332 (Questions only, no entries!)
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www.nychesskids.com/blog
Final pre-reg list posted Saturday
Final results posted day after event
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