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Palm Springs Chess Festival
Two tournaments: for youth players (under age 18) and for adult players (age 18 & up).
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Palm Springs Pavilion (map)
401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs CA 92262
Hosted by the Coachella Valley Chess Club.
Sponsored by the Palm Springs Rotary Club and Bay Area Chess.
Free parking for all!
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Adults
Sections of about 16 players each based on rating.
Prizes - two options to choose from:
1) Cash prize for each section: 1st - $150, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50
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2) Trophy prize for each section: for players with a winning record.
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Youth
5 sections based on age: (Age as of 1/1/2016)
Age: 4-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-18
Prizes - Trophies to players with winning record and all teams.
Medals to others.
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Schedule and Fees
Registration: 9-9:45am
Rounds times:
10am, 11:20am, 1pm; 2:20pm, 3:40pm
Time Control: 5 rounds of SS: G/30 d5
Fees & Memberships:
Adult Cash prize: $44
Adult Trophy prize: $35
Youth (under 18yrs): $25
USCF membership is required.
Please get it here: www.bayareachess.com/my/memberships
Players over Age 18 can choose either Adult Cash or Adult Trophy section.
Scholastic players may also register in either of the Adult sections.
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TDs and Organizers
Tournament Director:
TD Judit Sztaray
Organizers: Email to the organizers
Dr. Joe O'Connel, Dr. Richard Hostrop, and Dr. Judit Sztaray