January 14th, 2015
Pinckney Elementary Cafeteria, 3300 Thomas Cairo Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29456
4 Round Swiss System
Game 30; delay (0)
Entry Fee: $15 (if received by 1/28/15; $20 at site)
USCF membership required (go online at “uschess.org” to join or renew)
Sections: K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12
Trophies: Top 3 in each section; Top 2 U300 in K-3; Top 2 U600 in K-5; Top 2 U700 in K-8; Top 2 U800 in K-12
Registration: 8-9:30am at site
Sections may be combined for pairing purposes, if necessary.
Mail advance entries to: Charleston Chess Club c/o David Y. Causey, 741 Dragoon Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Email inquiries to “[email protected]”
Please provide following info with your entry:
Name & USCF #
School & Grade
Date of birth
Section
Make checks payable to : Charleston Chess Club
October 13th, 2014
Date: November 22, 2014
Site: Park Circle Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 4701 Park Place, West Durant Ave., North Charleston (CCC regular meeting site)
Adult Quads (based on ratings using four players round robin format)
3 rounds, Time Control: G/55 d/5
Registration: 9-9:30am; Rounds at 9:30am, noon, and 2:30pm
Entry Fee: $15.00
Prizes: $30 – 1st, $15 – 2nd, in each quad
Scholastic Tournament:
In 3 sections, Beginners, K-5 and 6-12
3 or 4 rounds depending on entries
Time Control: G/30 d/5
Registration: 9-9:30am, pre-registration allowed
Rounds: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 and, if necessary, 1:00pm
Entry Fee: $10.00
Trophies awarded to top three in each section
Email “[email protected]” for pre-registration form
October 7th, 2014
Charleston Scholastic Kick Off
Chess Tournament
Saturday October 25
9:15-9:45am Registration/Check In
10:00am Tournament Begins
Bughouse side tournament at 3:00*
Location: Pinckney Elementary Cafeteria, 3300 Thomas Cario Blvd,Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
Cost: $10 if registered by 10/20; $15 for registration after 10/20
Bughouse entry: $2 by 10/20: $5 after 10/20
USCF Membership Required: All participants MUST have a valid USCF card. Please go to
www.uschess.org & click join/renew. Temporary memberships available (see registration form).
Sections: K-5th grade with a USCF rating under 400
K-6th grade with a USCF rating under 800
K-12th grade with any USCF rating
Tournament Details:
4 Rounds in 3 Sections (Game time: 30 minutes)
Trophies to top 3 in each section
Trophy to top unrated player in K-5, top Under 600 in K-6, top under 800 in K-12
Swiss System; G30 (each player has 30 min)
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!
*Team requests are encouraged (not necessary) but subject to TD approval. Start time may vary; we’ll begin once main event is completed
Questions? Contact [email protected] or 843-991-1116
Scholastic Kick Off Tournament Registration Form
Player’s Name _______________________________
Address__________________________________________________
Phone _____________________ Email _______________________
School _______________________ Grade: _______________________
Division: □K-5th Under 400 USCF rating □K-6th Under 800 USCF rating □K-12th Open
USCF ID # (unless playing in unrated)_________________EXP Date_________
□YES, I need a temporary USCF membership. (Add $8 for ages 12 and under; $10 for 13&up)
□YES I’d like to play in the bughouse side event
Mail form & entry fee to:
Charleston Scholastic Chess, 835 Hale St., Charleston SC 29412
July 13th, 2014
September 20th, 2013
Folloween Scholastic Chess Tournament
Nov. 9th at 11:30 a.m.
Location: Montessori Community School
2122 Wood Avenue, Charleston, SC 29414
Cost: $10 to enter
Tournament Details:
- USCF Rated
- 3 Rounds in 3 Sections*
- K-2 Under 350, K-6 Under 500, K-12 Open
- Trophies to top 3 in each section
- Game time: 30 minutes*
- Swiss System
The tournament will last up to 4 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.
Questions?
Contact Stephen @ [email protected] or 843-991-1116
July 31st, 2013
The formally cancelled “Make a Difference III” tournament has been rescheduled for August 10, 2013. Click on the following link to view the details:
Make a Difference III
December 16th, 2012
February 16, 2013
4SS, G/30. Holiday Inn Express, 120 Holiday Dr., Summerville, SC 29483(New Venue).
EF: $20 if rec’d by 2/13/13;$25 at site. USCF & SCCA memberships req’d. OSA.
Trophies to 1st, 2nd & 3rd plus free 1yr USCF memberships to 1st(& ties) in each section
Reg.: 8-9:30am. Rds.: 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.) Special Non-rated Beginners section.
4 rds, G/30 Open to beginning players. No USCF membership req’d.
EF: $15 Prize for top finisher/s – free 1 yr USCF membership.
Adv. Ent: Charleston Chess Club c/o David Y. Causey,741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
December 16th, 2012
39th Snowstorm Special
February 16-17, 2013
5SS, 30/90, SD/1 t/d 5 (Rd. 1 G/90 t/d 5),
New Venue: Holiday Inn Express,
120 Holiday Drive, Summerville, SC 29483
Prize Fund: Open Section – $1000 b/30 ($500 Gtd.) U1400 Section – $250 b/15($125Gtd.)
Open Section Prizes: $400-200, u2000-200, u1700-200
U1400 Section Prizes: $175-75
EF:$50 for Open Section if rec’d by 2/13, $60 at site, $25 re-entry
EF: $25 for U1400 Section; USCF & SCCA req’d, OSA both sections
Schedule: Reg.- Sat. 8-9am Rd. 1: 10am, 2pm, 8pm, Sun. 9am, 2:30pm
Half pt. byes: avail. all rds., must commit before Rd. 2 for Rds. 4&5 (irrevocable)
HR: $85 (mention “Charleston CC”) reserve by Jan. 15, 2013 (843-875-3300)
Other info: Free entry to Masters and above($50 deducted from any winnings)
Info/Reg/Pmt: Charleston Chess Club c/o David Y.Causey, 741 Dragoon Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
October 19th, 2012
To see the most recent “Tournament Life Announcements” for S.C., click on the following link:
Upcoming Tournaments for South Carolina
April 26th, 2012
Charleston Chess Club
Game 75 Quads Fund Raiser
For Park Circle Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
When: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Where: Park Circle Presbyterian Church, 4701 Park Place at West Durant Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406
Format will be Game 75 Quads based on attendance. Quads that have all USCF members will be rated.
Registration: 8:00am – 9:00am
Rounds: 9:30am, 12:45pm, 3:30pm
We are asking for a minimum donation of $10.00, but more will be welcomed to help defray the cost of our hosts for allowing us to utilize their facility on a weekly basis throughout the year.
All players are welcome to play in order to support our event.
Even if you cannot play, any donation would be appreciated to help our cause!
