DCA Chess Piece

Chess for Cure

Cleveland Clinic Benefit

By Discovery Chess Learning Academy

is proudly organizing its Inaugural Launch of

Women’s Regional FIDE Chess Championship

April 20 through 21st, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn
1307 E Market Street Akron, Ohio 44305

Hotel Rate: $139 per night (Reserve by Friday 5th April 2024, for the Chess Rate)

Proceeds directly support Gynecologic Oncology, research, treatment, and initiatives of the Comprehensive Program at the Cleveland Clinic.  All players can also have their own fundraising page as well, please see organizer for more information.

Format: FIDE rated, 4 round Swiss

Time Control: G/90, +30

Rounds Times: Saturday 10pm and 3pm, Sunday 9am and 2:00pm

Entry Fee: $75 by Thursday 4/11, $85 by 4/19, $90 after or on-site

Sections: Open and Under 1800. Minimum of 1700 to play in the open section.

Prizes (based on 60):

  • Open: $1,500 (Plaque), $750, $375
  • Under 1800: $500, $250, $150
  • Doubles Prizes: $250 for the best doubles pair (Siblings, Mother/Daughter, Couples, Aunt/nieces, Cousins, Grandmother/grandchild)

Default time is 1 hour.

Blitz Tournament at 8:30pm.
*Open to anyone $30
9 single rounds at G/3;+2

Chess For a Cure Purple and White Gala Event
Friday April 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn (Akron)
See https://give.ccf.org/event/chess-for-cure-gala/e561020 for more details: Chess For Cure Gala QR Code

 

Organized by the Discovery Chess Learning Academy

Contact: Kala Bagley, 330-475-2964, or Anant Adury 330- 208 -7350

Kalanithi@discoverychess.org