Dear Chess Enthusiasts,
Our next Championship Tournament will be held in a new location. Instead of our usual December tournament at PS 9, we are now holding our Upper West Side events at the Jewish Center at 131 West 86th Street.
The Center is conveniently located as it is easy to reach by car and subway as well as by walking for many of our folks who live uptown.
Just to remind you of our lengthened time controls for the higher sections:
While Novice and Elementary sections remain G/30, the Reserve U 800 section is G/40.
Advanced U 1000 and Championship U1400 sections are both G/45. And the U 1800 section is only 3 rounds but G/60. All sections 5 minutes less when using 5 second time delay.
This year the Under 1800 section is open to Adults as well as scholastic players! Therefore, anyone rated Under 1800 can play.
Our Beginner section (K-1) is unrated by the US Chess Federation. Any players participating in the Beginner section do not have to pay USCF dues and do not need to be a USCF member. Clocks will not be used in this section and it is not necessary to notate either.
All other sections will remain USCF rated as always.
We have over 100 giant awards to give away, so come join us for a good time on December 20th!
Hope to see you there.