Monday, January 25, 2016

League Match #4 - January 30, 2016 - Sonoran Science Academy



2325 W Sunset Rd Tucson AZ 85741. Take either Campbell or Oracle to River. Take River west to La Cholla. Take La Cholla north from River to Sunset. Go west on Sunset. MapQuest.
Non-Rated. Team format. Teams in each division are separated by rating into sections. Schools may enter more than one team per division, but you must fill out a complete team before starting a new team. An Individual Section is available for players that are not on a complete team.
High School (K-12): Teams of 3 players (2 player minimum to register) Junior High (K-8): Teams of 3 players (2 player minimum to register) Elementary (K-6): Teams of 3 players (2 player minimum to register) Primary (K-3): Teams of 3 players (2 player minimum to register)
$10 per player. Players pay their coach. Coaches are responsible for paying the school’s total entry fee on Saturday morning before the end of Round 1.
Players register with their coach. Each coach is responsible for registering the team via e-mail, scholastic@sazchess.org, by Thursday (1/28)**. You will receive a confirmation e-mail by noon on Friday. If you don’t receive that confirmation reply, please register again.
**Teams that meet on Fridays may register on 1/29 by 9:00 pm.
**Individuals that do not have a chess team may register through the above e-mail**
Required information for each school must include: Division and rating of each team. Player’s names and board number for each team. Number of players and player’s names who are not on a complete team.
**Team Rating = Rating of all three players combined.
**Player’s Rating = USCF (current supplement).
**Players must play in board order with no more than a 200 point rating swap.
**If unrated, estimate rating using grade multiplied by 75 plus 100. Kindergarten = 100.

Bring chess clocks and sets, none provided.
Players check in with their coach. Coaches, please declare team drops by 8:30 am. Pairings are posted at 8:40 am. Announcements start at 8:50 am and play begins at 9:00 am! Coaches, please seat teams as soon as the pairings are posted. Players not on a team should line up under their grade sign in the Individual Section each round.
Round times are 9:00, 10:45, 12:30.
Game in 40 minutes (per player) with a 5 second delay. Team: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophy per section.
Individual and Team: Trophy to all players scoring 3 points. Medallion to all players scoring 2.5 points. Ribbon to all players scoring 2 points. Participation Certificate to all.
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SACA is not responsible for children left unattended or unsupervised at our tournaments and events.*** 

Blitzing January G/5 - Wednesday, January 27 at Jewish Community Center



Jewish Community Center (JCC), 3800 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718.
5 round double Swiss tournament in one section. Non-rated. Open to all. USCF membership not required. USCF regular ratings will be used for pairing purposes.
Registration 6:157:00 PM on 1/27. First round begins at 7:15 PM. Other rounds as available. Time control G/5 minutes. Clock move. No delay. No byes.
$5 registration cost + Jewish Community Center on-site fee.
JCC requires a fee of $2 adults, $1 under 18 from non-JCC members.

Free entry to players rated 2200 & above, along with the JCC fee waived. $50-30; U1600 $20. Medallion to Best K-8, Best K-5.
Prizes based on 20 paid entries.
John Wright, 520-331-9981, jgwright1969@yahoo.com. W. 

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Last Chance to Register! Registration closes 1/22 at noon! Tucson Open & Scholastics - January 22-24, 2015

Tucson Open & Scholastics: A Heritage Event!
January 22-24, 2016
► Grand Prix Points 40 (Enhanced) ◄ & ► US Chess Junior Grand Prix ◄ 
LOCATION: Doubletree Reid Park, 446 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711, 520-881-4200. Hotel Room $99 if by 12/23 use code “CHS”.
SECTIONS: Championship, Reserve (U1800), 5/SS, 3-day or 2-day schedule is available.
                   Booster (U1400), 5/SS, 2-day schedule only.
                   Scholastic I (K-6 / U1000) and II (K-6 / U600): Two separate 1-day tournaments (Sat/Sun); 5/SS.
All players must be in grade K-6 and rated under 1000 or 600 (USCF) as of January Supplement.
Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only. Chess clocks not provided!
Championship: $60 + (Additional $20 if under 1800) Reserve: $45 Booster: $30. Scholastic I and II: $15 each day or $25 for both days. ***GMs/IMs Free Entry*** Late fee: Add $10 after 1/14, $20 after 1/21 or at the site. Re-entries: $40.
USCF membership is required for all sections.
Registration: Online at Events4Chess, postal mail (postmarked by 1/15, entry form below), or at site. 3-day schedule: Friday (1/22) 5:30 - 6:30p 2-day schedule: Saturday (1/23) 8:30 - 9:30a Booster: Saturday (1/23) 8:30 - 9:30a Scholastic: 8:30 - 9:30a (1/23 and 1/24).
Championship/Reserve:
3-day: Friday 7p; Saturday 10a, 5p; Sunday 9:30a, 3:30p. Time control: 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. 2-day: Saturday 10a, 1:30p, 5p; Sunday 9:30a, 3:30p. Time control: Rounds 1-2: G/60 + 30 inc; Rounds 3-5: 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc.
Booster: Saturday 10a, 1:30p, 5p; Sunday 9:30a, 1p. Time control: G/90; d/5.
Scholastic I and II: Round 1 at 10am, then as available for Rounds 2-5. Time control: G/40; d/5. Byes: 1⁄2 point byes (2 max.) are available for all rounds if requested prior to start of round two.
Championship ($$Gtd.): $700 + plaque - $500 - $300; ($$b/4) Top X, A, B/below $150 each. $25 SACA gift certificate to Top Junior (U18) and Senior (age 50+).
Reserve: ($$b/38): $250 - $150; ($$b/4) Top C and D/below $100 each.
$25 SACA gift certificate to Top Unrated, Top Junior (U14), and Senior (age 50+).
Booster: Trophy to 1st + $50 SACA gift certificate, Trophy to 2nd - 5th Place, Top E, Top U1000/Unr. Scholastic I and II: Trophy to 1st – 5th Place (each day).
Top player who plays both days will also receive $25 SACA gift certificate. (Scholastic I and II)
Lee LaFrese, sazchess.events@gmail.com, Phone: (520) 906-7305. W. 

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Register now before fees increase! Tucson Open & Scholastics - January 22-24, 2015

Tucson Open & Scholastics: A Heritage Event!
January 22-24, 2016
► Grand Prix Points 40 (Enhanced) ◄ & ► US Chess Junior Grand Prix ◄ 
LOCATION: Doubletree Reid Park, 446 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711, 520-881-4200. Hotel Room $99 if by 12/23 use code “CHS”.
SECTIONS: Championship, Reserve (U1800), 5/SS, 3-day or 2-day schedule is available.
                   Booster (U1400), 5/SS, 2-day schedule only.
                   Scholastic I (K-6 / U1000) and II (K-6 / U600): Two separate 1-day tournaments (Sat/Sun); 5/SS.
All players must be in grade K-6 and rated under 1000 or 600 (USCF) as of January Supplement.
Chess sets and boards provided for tournament play only. Chess clocks not provided!
Championship: $60 + (Additional $20 if under 1800) Reserve: $45 Booster: $30. Scholastic I and II: $15 each day or $25 for both days. ***GMs/IMs Free Entry*** Late fee: Add $10 after 1/14, $20 after 1/21 or at the site. Re-entries: $40.
USCF membership is required for all sections.
Registration: Online at Events4Chess, postal mail (postmarked by 1/15, entry form below), or at site. 3-day schedule: Friday (1/22) 5:30 - 6:30p 2-day schedule: Saturday (1/23) 8:30 - 9:30a Booster: Saturday (1/23) 8:30 - 9:30a Scholastic: 8:30 - 9:30a (1/23 and 1/24).
Championship/Reserve:
3-day: Friday 7p; Saturday 10a, 5p; Sunday 9:30a, 3:30p. Time control: 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc. 2-day: Saturday 10a, 1:30p, 5p; Sunday 9:30a, 3:30p. Time control: Rounds 1-2: G/60 + 30 inc; Rounds 3-5: 40/90 SD/30 + 30 inc.
Booster: Saturday 10a, 1:30p, 5p; Sunday 9:30a, 1p. Time control: G/90; d/5.
Scholastic I and II: Round 1 at 10am, then as available for Rounds 2-5. Time control: G/40; d/5. Byes: 1⁄2 point byes (2 max.) are available for all rounds if requested prior to start of round two.
Championship ($$Gtd.): $700 + plaque - $500 - $300; ($$b/4) Top X, A, B/below $150 each. $25 SACA gift certificate to Top Junior (U18) and Senior (age 50+).
Reserve: ($$b/38): $250 - $150; ($$b/4) Top C and D/below $100 each.
$25 SACA gift certificate to Top Unrated, Top Junior (U14), and Senior (age 50+).
Booster: Trophy to 1st + $50 SACA gift certificate, Trophy to 2nd - 5th Place, Top E, Top U1000/Unr. Scholastic I and II: Trophy to 1st – 5th Place (each day).
Top player who plays both days will also receive $25 SACA gift certificate. (Scholastic I and II)
Lee LaFrese, sazchess.events@gmail.com, Phone: (520) 906-7305. W.