December 16th, 2009
$ 1,600 Prize Fund (based on 40 entries; $ 800 guaranteed)
World Chess Live Grand Prix Points – 6
5 Round Swiss USCF Heritage Event Charleston, SC
Best Western Charleston – Downtown
Open to all USCF/SCCA members (memberships available at registration)
3-day option: Registration – Friday 6-7 pm Time Controls: 35/90 SD 60 Rounds: 8pm, 2pm, 8pm, 9am, 2:30pm
2-day option: Registration – Friday 6-7pm or Sat. 8-9am Time controls: Rd 1 G90, then same as 3 day Rd 1 – 10am, then merge with 3 day
Site: Best Western Charleston-Downtown, 250 Spring St., Charleston, SC 29403 (843) 722-4000 or Toll Free 1-(888)-377-2121
Hotel Rates: $74.99 (reserve by Jan. 29, 2010; mention “Charleston Chess Club”)
Total Prize Fund: $1,600 ($800 guaranteed) based on 40 entries; more $$ per entries
One Section, open to all.
Prizes: 1st – $400 2nd – $200 3rd – $100 Top Expert, A, B, C, D, E & below – 1st/$100, 2nd/$50 (Unrateds will be based on performance rating after 4th rd.)
Entry Fee: $60 if received by 2/03/2010; $70 at site; $35 re-entry Note: Free entry to masters or above; $60 will deducted from any prizes won.
Byes available all rounds but must commit before Rd. 2 for Rds. 4 & 5 (irrevocable).
SCCA membership required ($10 adult; $5 junior under 19); other states OK
Address for advance entry: Charleston Chess Club c/o David Y. Causey, 741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (H) 843-881-8460 (M) 843-343-1879 email: chessbass@att.net
Please indicate whether playing in 2 or 3 day schedule when you send your entry. If paying SCCA membership with advance entry, please include in total amount payable to “Charleston Chess Club”.
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
October 29th, 2009
Hawthorn Suites, 2455 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29414
Directions Here
3/SS, G/60
EF: $20,
USCF membership required, SCCA membership not required.
Free EF for players rated 2200+ ($15 deducted from prize)
Registration: 9:15-9:45AM
Rounds: 10:00 AM, 1:00PM, 3:30PM
10-Player Sections
Prizes: $90 first, $40 second, $10 third
Director reserves the right to adjust the number of players in the bottom section based on attendance.
For Questions contact Josh Nissenboim
For pre-registration include Name, USCF ID #, Byes
HOTEL //
If anyone wants a room, the rooms can accommodate 3 people (2 Q beds + pullout sofa) for $59/night.
October 28th, 2009
The Charleston Chess Club is making an effort to have more chess events during our meetings. Each month one of our three TDs will be responsible for their organization.
November will feature several different events.
Week 1 – Game 30 Quads
Week 2 – Lectures by our stonger players
Week 3 - Thematic Swiss
Week 4 – Thanks Giving – TBA
April 16th, 2009
The Charleston Chess Club Championships will be starting on the April 8th, and it will be a FREE EVENT to club members. The event will be held in a round robin format with a Game 90 time control. Because of the round robin format it is very important that when you register you are committing to participate for the duration of the event. Since this is a USCF-rated event, be sure that your USCF membership is current through the next couple of months. Go online at “uschess.org” to either renew or join. Also, bring your set, board and clock, but we do have a limited number at the club.
The number of rounds, sections, and dates will be determined by the number of entrants. In the event of a tie, a two-game match will follow with a G:45 time control until a decisive result is reached.
The club champion is obliged to perform a traditional and honorary simultaneous exhibition against participating club members no later than two months after the completion of the tournament. If you are unable to make it on the 8th please register via email to sawelt@yahoo.com no later than the 7th of April.
September 25th, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
1360 Truxtun Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
3/SS, G/60
EF: $20.
USCF membership required, SCCA membership not required.
Free EF for players rated 2200+ ($15 deducted from prize)
Registration: 9:15-9:45AM
Rounds: 10:00 AM, 1:00PM, 3:30PM
10-Player Sections
Prizes: $100 first, $40 second
Director reserves the right to adjust the number of
players in the bottom section based on attendance.
For Questions contact Josh Nissenboim:
joshnissenboim@gmail.com
