Bright Knights Chess Club host its 2nd Free Youth Chess Tournament for 2018
EVENT DETAILS
San Francisco National Chess Day - Youth Tournament@ SFPL Park Branch Library- Hosted by Bright Knights Chess ClubSat, Feb 10, 2018 | 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Free Event – there will be limited seating at this event. To guarantee your spot, you must register in advance, and arrive by 12:30pm to check-in on the day of the event.
Tournament is only open to youth, ages 5-18 years old.
TOURNAMENT SECTIONS
US Chess Federation Quick Rated – Open to all current US Chess Federation (USCF) members. USCF membership is required. To join USCF, please visit www.uschess.org. Clock time is Game in 20 (G/20).
Intermediate/Novice – Open to youths of all skill levels, no USCF membership required. A clock may or not be assigned at your table. Clock time is Game in 20 minutes; each player has 20 minutes per round on their chess clock if notating.
Beginner Section – For new chess players who just learned to play chess. No US Chess Federation Membership required
TOURNAMENT RULES AND STRUCTURE
Standard US Chess Federation Rules are followed
4 Non-Elimination Rounds – No player gets eliminated, all players will get to play all 4 rounds
Playoff – 5 minute speed chess playoff may be assigned in the event of a tie breaker
AWARDS & PRIZES
Trophies or Medals to the top players of each section
Chess Pins to all participants who complete all 4 rounds
US Chess Federation Membership to the top player in intermediate section who currently is not a member of the USCF
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Bright Knights Chess Club host its 2nd Free Youth Chess Tournament for 2018
EVENT DETAILS
San Francisco National Chess Day - Youth Tournament@ SFPL Park Branch Library- Hosted by Bright Knights Chess ClubSat, Feb 10, 2018 | 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Free Event – there will be limited seating at this event. To guarantee your spot, you must register in advance, and arrive by 12:30pm to check-in on the day of the event.
Tournament is only open to youth, ages 5-18 years old.
TOURNAMENT SECTIONS
US Chess Federation Quick Rated – Open to all current US Chess Federation (USCF) members. USCF membership is required. To join USCF, please visit www.uschess.org. Clock time is Game in 20 (G/20).
Intermediate/Novice – Open to youths of all skill levels, no USCF membership required. A clock may or not be assigned at your table. Clock time is Game in 20 minutes; each player has 20 minutes per round on their chess clock if notating.
Beginner Section – For new chess players who just learned to play chess. No US Chess Federation Membership required
TOURNAMENT RULES AND STRUCTURE
Standard US Chess Federation Rules are followed
4 Non-Elimination Rounds – No player gets eliminated, all players will get to play all 4 rounds
Playoff – 5 minute speed chess playoff may be assigned in the event of a tie breaker
AWARDS & PRIZES
Trophies or Medals to the top players of each section
Chess Pins to all participants who complete all 4 rounds
US Chess Federation Membership to the top player in intermediate section who currently is not a member of the USCF
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
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