December 6th, 2011
The December Scholastic Tournament this past weekend in Charleston was attended by almost 30 very talented players! Many up-and-coming chess stars came out to Pinckney Elementary on December 3rd to battle for glory (and trophies!). Filled with enthusiasm, and showing unparalleled sportsmanship, these scholastic players are a force to be reckoned with.
Members of the Charleston Chess Club had better watch out for these faces in the next few years; they’ll give you a run for your money!
Hopefully we’ll see all of these promising young players, and more, at the Pat Hart Scholastic Tournament on January 21st, 2012!
–posted by Susan Reed
November 16th, 2011
Charleston
December Scholastic
Chess Tournament
Saturday, Dec.3rd
10:00 a.m. Registration
10:30 Tournament begins
Location: Charles Pinckney Elementary Cafeteria
3300 Thomas Cario Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
Cost: $10 to enter
All participants MUST have a valid USCF card.
Please go to www.uschess.org and click USCF (left side).
Then click join/renew (top right).
Tournament Details:
USCF Rated
4 Rounds in 3 Sections*
K-2, K-5, K-12
Game time: 30 minutes*
1st Round starts at 10:30
Swiss System
The tournament will last up to 5 hours
Many players will be finished by 2:30.
Parents may watch quietly from specified sections.
Please remember to bring lunch & snacks!
*Number of rounds and game duration may be subject to slight alterations depending on
section size. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes only.
To Pre-register, please mail payment & USCF# to
Coach Stephen Welt, 301 B Coming St, Charleston, SC 29403
Questions? Contact sawelt@yahoo.com or 843-991-1116
October 6th, 2011
Charleston Scholastic Chess Kick Off Tournament
Saturday, Nov. 5th
10:00 a.m.
Location: Charles Pinckney Elementary Cafeteria
3300 Thomas Cario Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
Cost: $10 to enter
All participants MUST have a valid USCF card.
Please go to www.uschess.org and click USCF (left side).
Then click join/renew (top right).
Tournament Details:
USCF Rated
4 Rounds in 3 Sections*
K-2, K-5, K-12
Game time: 30 minutes*
1st Round starts at 10:30
Swiss System
The tournament will last up to 5 hours
Many players will be finished by 2:30.
Parents may watch quietly from specified sections.
Please remember to bring lunch & snacks!
*Number of rounds and game duration may be subject to slight alterations depending on
section size. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes only.
Questions?
Contact sawelt@yahoo.com or 843-991-1116
January 28th, 2011
Way back in 2010, just after the Snowstorm Special, six hardy Charlestonian chess players skipped what was for many of them their first chance to play in the snow, and came to play chess instead. In honor of their sacrifice we will be having the 2nd annual Snow Day Scholastic.
When: 10:30 am on Feb. 19th. Please be there by 10 to register.
Where: Charles Pinkney Elementary Cafeteria
Entry fee is $10
Tournament Details: USCF Rated. 4 Rounds in 3 Section* K-3, K-6, K-12. Game :30* Swiss System
Tournament will be USCF rated, accordingly players MUST register with USCF. To register visit uschess.org and follow the join/renew tab.
The tournament will last up to 5 hours, however many players will be finished by 2:30. Parents may feel free to stay and watch from specified sections.
Please remember to bring a snack!
*Number of rounds and game duration may be subject to slight alterations depending on section size. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes only.
Questions?
Contact sawelt@yahoo.com or 843-991-1116
January 23rd, 2011
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K-12 winners(L-R) – 1st/Daniel Caiello, 2nd/Hannah Whatley, 3rd/Sloan Gwaltney
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K-8 winners(-R) – 1st/Benjamin Caiello, 2nd/Thomas Leonardi, 3rd/Perry Fleming
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K-5 winners(L-R)- 1st/Jacob Koscinski,3rd/Simeon Radev,2nd/Julia Gigante
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K-3 winners(L-R) – 3rd/Aidan Healy, 2nd/Vince Apostolico, 1st/Brady Setser
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Sean Healy, only non-USCF participant, won USCF membership
October 21st, 2010
Charleston’s Scholastic Kickoff
When: 10:30 am on Dec. 4th
Where: Charles Pinkney Elementary Cafeteria
Cost: Entry fee is $10
Tournament Details:
USCF Rated
4 Rounds in 3 Section*
K-3, K-6, K-12
Game :30*
Swiss System
Tournament will be USCF rated, accordingly players MUST register with USCF. To register visit uschess.org and follow the join/renew tab.
The tournament will last up to 5 hours, however many players will be finished by 2:30. Parents may feel free to stay and watch from specified sections.
Please remember to bring a snack!
As this is the first tournament of the year it will be the best opportunity for 1st time tournament players to compete competitively!
*Number of rounds and game duration may be subject to slight alterations depending on section size. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes only.
Questions?
Contact sawelt@yahoo.com or 843-991-1116
October 21st, 2010
The Pinkney Chess Club won their first team state championship title this year. Kyle McSheehy also came in first for the 5th grade prize.
Wando student, and our own CCC member Qianli Sun also came in first for the 12th grade prize.
February 1st, 2010
Charleston’s February Scholastic
When:
10:30 am on February 13th
Where:
Charles Pinkney Elementary Cafeteria
Cost:
Entry fee is $10
Tournament Details:
USCF Rated
4 Rounds in 2 Section*
Game :30*
Swiss System
Multiple sections based on age and rating
Tournament will be USCF rated, accordingly registration with USCF is a must. To register visit uschess.org and follow the join/renew tab.
The tournament will last up to 5 hours, however many players will be finished by 2:30. Parents may feel free to stay on watch from specified sections.
Please remember to bring a snack!
*Number of rounds and game duration may be subject to slight alterations depending on section size.
Questions?
Contact sawelt@yahoo.com or 843-991-1116
January 7th, 2010
December 1st, 2009
Four round Swiss Saturday, January 23, 2010
Best Western-Downtown, Charleston, SC
Registration: Saturday 8-9:30am Entry fee: $20 if received by 1/20/10; $25 at site
Site: Best Western Charleston-Downtown, 250 Spring St., Charleston, SC 29403, 843-722-4000, Toll Free 1-(888)-377-2121
Prizes: Trophies to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each section plus free one year USCF membership
Time control: Game/30mins. Rounds: Saturday, 10am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm
In four USCF rated sections: K-3, K-5, K-8, & K-12 (Sections may be combined for pairing purposes, if necessary.)
USCF & SCCA memberships required for the above sections (SCCA memberships for S.C. residents only;not required for out-of-state players). (Available on site or online at “uschess.org”.)
SPECIAL NON-RATED BEGINNERS SECTION: 4 rounds Game/30mins. Open to beginning players. No USCF membership required (Any scholastic players new to the USCF tournament play is eligible for this section.) (Does not count toward Grand Prix.) Special Entry fee: $15 Prize for top finisher is free one year USCF membership.
!! Bring your board, set and clock ( if available).
Note: 1/2 pt. byes available any round, but must be requested at least 1/2 hr. before the start of any round.
Address for advance entry: Charleston Chess Club c/o David Y. Causey, 741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
