• Palm Springs Chess Festival
      Sunday, April 24, 2016

      Palm Springs Pavilion (map)
      401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm Springs CA 92262

      Two tournaments: for youth players (under age 18) and for adult players (age 18 & up).

      Hosted by the Coachella Valley Chess Club.
      Sponsored by the Palm Springs Rotary Club and Bay Area Chess.
      Free parking for all!


  • 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
    or
    2) Trophy prize for each section: for players with a winning record.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • TDs and Organizers

    Tournament Director:
    TD Judit Sztaray

    Organizers: Email to the organizers
    Dr. Joe O'Connel, Dr. Richard Hostrop, and Dr. Judit Sztaray