Monday, 06 January 2014 19:26 |
Venue: Hilton Garden Inn, 1001 South Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. 6 Round Swiss G/45 d5 USCF Rated Up to 8 sections: grades K- 2, 3-5, 6-8 & 9-12, separate for Girls & Boys (T.D. may combine any sec.w/ < 10players)
Side events: 3 hour chess camp (max.30) GM Susan Polgar Simul (limited to first 20 entries) Blitz Championship,G/5 d0, K-6 and 7-12 Bughouse Puzzle Solving Championship "Breakfast with Susan"
Schedule:
Rounds: Saturday:, 3/22: 10-12-2, Sunday 3/23: 10-12-2:15; Side events: Friday 3/21 - Camp 2-5 p.m.; Puzzles, 6 p.m., Bughouse 7 p.m.; Saturday. 3/22 - Simul 4 p.m., Blitz 7 p.m.; Sun 3/23 - Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Awards ceremonies: side event awards before rounds 4&5; main event awards 4p.m.
Prizes: Over $100,000 in Webster U. Scholarships, tablet computers & chess prizes; Trophies to at least top 5 each section (more possible in large sections; top 20% based on pre-registered as of 2/21) Side event awards: Blitz - top 3 boys & top 3 girls each section; Bughouse - top 3 teams. Puzzles-top 3 in rating groups: Under 800,Under 1500 & Open. All players receive commemorative medals. Team awards: Top 2 school or club teams each section of main event & blitz (Student may rep. only 1 team; commit by round 2).
Entry fees: All sections of G/45 Main Event: $45 by 1/31/14; then $55 by 3/20/14; $65 on site. Camp - $40 by 1/31/14; then $50. Puzzles $10 by 1/31/14; then$15. Bughouse - $20/team by1/31/14; then$30. Blitz - $15 by 1/31/14; then $20. Simul - $25; "Breakfast with Susan" $35 adults; $15 children under 12.
Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center, King or 2 Doubles $149/night, (2 night minimum) until sold out or 2/18/14. Limited King suites available w/ $40 upgrade. Free wi-fi, microwave & mini- fridge in every room; business center, fitness center, pool. To reserve call 1-877-782-9444 & request Chess Rate. Alternative/Overflow hotel (15-20 min. drive from tourney site): Hampton Inn Elmwood, 5150 Mounes St., Harahan, LA 70123, $109/night, tel: 1-504-733-5646. Email questions to
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