SHOREWOOD HILLS SHARKS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday, February 1st

PLAYING SITE: Shorewood Hills Elementary School (1105 Shorewood Blvd, Madison, WI 53705)

DETAILS: this event is held in three sections (K-12 US Chess rated, K-8 non-rated, and K-5 non-rated) and is designed to be beginner-friendly. Everyone plays 5 games, there is no elimination. Experienced tournament players are encouraged to join the K-12 rated section: US Chess Membership is required (if you would like to join or renew at a discounted price, please email organizers).

SCHEDULE: Please arrive by 9:45am. Round 1 is at 10am, Round 2 is at 11:30am, rounds 3, 4, 5 are ASAP (will be sooner for K-5 and K-8 than for K-12). Lunch is scheduled between rounds 1 and 2, food will be available for purchase. Awards are shortly after all games are done for the section (will be sooner for K-5 and K-8 than for K-12). Time control for all sections is G/30+5d (30 minutes per game per player with a 5 second delay for each move). Most games in K-5 and K-8 will not have clocks; all games in K-12 will have clocks.

LUNCH: concessions on site

BYES: do you need to skip a round because of other commitments? It is possible to get up to two 1/2-point byes if you let the organizers know before the tournament begins.

PRIZES: top 10 individuals and top 3 teams in each section will receive a trophy. Additional prizes include chocolate bars and fruit leathers!

ENTRY FEE: early entry fee is $35 if enter by January 27th, regular entry fee is $45 if enter by January 30th, late entry fee is $50 if register by 8am on February 1st (players registering afterwards may be given a 1/2 bye in round one).

QUESTIONS: please email Alex Betaneli abetaneli@hotmail.com or Chris Wainscott td@ia-chess.com