Lower Lab / PS77 Tournaments

Sunday, Nov. 8th, 2009	Sunday, Feb. 7th, 2010
Sunday, Mar. 14th, 2010	Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

TROPHIES AND MEDALS FOR ALL OF THE PARTICIPANTS

TROPHY TO TOP TEAM: NOVICE 1, NOVICE 2, K-1,
PRIMARY, RESERVE, CLASSIC, and OPEN!

Location

PS77 / Lower Lab School,
1700 3rd Ave., (Between 95 St. & 96 St.),
New York, NY 10128 (view map>>)

Tournament will be held in the Auditorium and Cafeteria.

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 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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See more our previous tournament pictures here.

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 (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.

PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY

Tournaments
Date	Entry lists	Registration
November 8, 2009	List of participants	Register
Feburary 7, 2010	List of participants	Register
March 14, 2010	List of participants	Register
May 23, 2010	List of participants >>	Register >>

*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.

To 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
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www.nychesskids.com/blog
Final pre-reg list posted Saturday
Final results posted day after event
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