EF: $20     USCF membership required   

Free EF for players rated 2200 and over ($15 deducted from prize)   

Registration: 9:15- 9:45AM   

Rounds: 10:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:30PM   

10 – players sections   

Prizes: $90 1st, $40 2nd, $10 3rd   

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)   

For pre-registration, include Name, USCF ID#, bye requests (Any prepayments by check can be made out to “Charleston Chess Club”.)   

Come enjoy 3 rounds of chess fun, and support chess programs for SC prison inmates!  Activities will include a USCF-rated tournament and a festival/tournament for non-rated players.

When:  Saturday, July 10, 2010. Registration 9-9:30am; rounds at 9:45, 12:45, and 3:00.

Where:  Blackbaud facility, 2000 Daniel Island Dr., Charleston, SC.  Go through the atrium to the cafeteria at the back.

Cost:  $10 entry fee (check payable to Charleston Chess Club, or cash).  100% of net proceeds will benefit inmate chess programs.

Directions:  I-526 to Exit 23A. right on Clements Ferry Rd., .25mi., left on St. Thomas Rd., 0.9mi. (becomes Daniel Island Dr.) Blackbaud is on the left; parking is free.

Information/Advance Registration:  Chris Falter, 213 Goldfinch Ln., Summerville, SC 29485; 843-771-3509; chrisfalter@gmail. com

GM Lubomir Ftacnik will return to the Charleston CC on Wednesday, June 16, at 7:00pm and give a chess lecture followed by a simultaneous exhibition.  This is everyone’s chance to play a grandmaster in over-to-board chess and see if you can hold your own against a formidable opponent.  Members and guests are urged to attend both the lecture and exhibition.  While the chess lecture is free for everyone, if you would like to play in the simul, we ask for a $10 donation for adults and a $5 donation for scholastic players.  All proceeds from this event go towards scholastic events held by the Charleston CC.  Check out the announcement and background info at “http://www.scchess.org/“.

Precision Tune Auto Care is the official sponsor for this event and also sponsors the upcoming South Carolina Open being held in Greenville on June 11-13, 2010.  Check out the announcement at the above link to the SCCA website.

$ 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”.

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

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.

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