Individual and team awards will be presented. All scholastic players in grades K-12 are welcome!
For more information and to register for the tournament, please visit:
http://www.events4chess.com/
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Registration open for League Match #5 - February 16th, 2013
Registration for SACA League Match #5 is now open! Please join us on Saturday, February 16th at St. Joseph's for an individual, 4-round sectional by rating, featuring both USCF-rated and non-USCF rated (no USCF membership required) sections! Players will be grouped in tight sections based on their current rating to match them with other players of similar strength.
Individual and team awards will be presented. All scholastic players in grades K-12 are welcome!
For more information and to register for the tournament, please visit:
http://www.events4chess.com/
Individual and team awards will be presented. All scholastic players in grades K-12 are welcome!
For more information and to register for the tournament, please visit:
http://www.events4chess.com/
Eastside Chess Club Championship - February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2013
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
SACA League Match #4 Team Results
Thank you to all of the chess players, parents, coaches and volunteers who participated in SACA's League Match #4 on Saturday!
Team results are as follows:
Junior High
Anand - 1st: BASIS North, 2nd: BASIS Tucson, 3rd: Manzanita
Elementary
Anand - 1st: IST, 2nd: Canyon View, 3rd: BASIS North
Kramnik - 1st: BASIS Tucson, 2nd: Carden Christian A, 3rd: Khalsa
Kasparov - 1st: DeGrazia C, 2nd: Carden Christian B, 3rd: Corbett
Primary
Anand - 1st: Castlehill, 2nd: Sonoran Science A, 3rd: Manzanita A
Kramnik - 1st: Whitmore, 2nd: Khalsa C, 3rd: IST A
Kasparov - 1st: Sam Hughes A, 2nd: DeGrazia B, 3rd: DeGrazia A
Team results are as follows:
Junior High
Anand - 1st: BASIS North, 2nd: BASIS Tucson, 3rd: Manzanita
Elementary
Anand - 1st: IST, 2nd: Canyon View, 3rd: BASIS North
Kramnik - 1st: BASIS Tucson, 2nd: Carden Christian A, 3rd: Khalsa
Kasparov - 1st: DeGrazia C, 2nd: Carden Christian B, 3rd: Corbett
Primary
Anand - 1st: Castlehill, 2nd: Sonoran Science A, 3rd: Manzanita A
Kramnik - 1st: Whitmore, 2nd: Khalsa C, 3rd: IST A
Kasparov - 1st: Sam Hughes A, 2nd: DeGrazia B, 3rd: DeGrazia A
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Tucson Open is January 25-27
Hello All!
One of Tucson's premier events is just 2 weeks away. The Tucson Open is a 3-day event (2-day schedule available) open to all USCF players. There are 3 sections in the main event; Open, Reserve (U1800), and Booster (U1400).
There are also two 1-day scholastic events, open to players in 6th grade or younger who are also rated below 1000 USCF. There are two sections in each scholastic event: K-6/U1000 and K-3/U600. Entry fee is $15 (or $25 is you play both Saturday and Sunday). Prizes: Trophy 1-5 Place each section, each day.
For more information see the SACA website and flier.
Please note that a previous flier incorrectly listed the special hotel rates. The correct hotel rates are $89 for a single/double room and $109 for the suite. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope to see you at the event.
One of Tucson's premier events is just 2 weeks away. The Tucson Open is a 3-day event (2-day schedule available) open to all USCF players. There are 3 sections in the main event; Open, Reserve (U1800), and Booster (U1400).
SCHEDULE: (3-day) 5/SS, 40/2, SD/1; Reg: 1/25 5:30-6:30 PM; Rds: 7, 10-5, 9-4. (2-day) 5/SS, Rds 1-2 G/90; Rds. 3-5 40/2, SD/1; Reg: 1/26 8:30-9:30 AM; Rds: 10-1:30-5, 9-4.
PRIZES: (Open) $$G: $500(plaque)-400-300; $$b/4 X, A, B/below $150 ea. Trophy Top Jr. U20, Jr. U14, Sr. 50+; (Reserve) $$b/38: $250(plaque)-150(plaque); $$b/4 C, D/below $100 ea. Trophy to Top UNR, Jr. U14, Sr. 50+; (Booster) Trophy and clock to 1st Place, Trophy to 2nd - 5th Place, Top E, U1000/Unr and Jr. U11.
ENTRY FEE: GM/IM are FREE! prizes to be reduced. (Open) $60; (Reserve) $45; (Booster) $30. LATE FEE: Additional $10 if entry received after 1/23. DISCOUNT: $10 off EF for Juniors (under age 20) and Seniors (age 50+) in Open and Reserve.
There are also two 1-day scholastic events, open to players in 6th grade or younger who are also rated below 1000 USCF. There are two sections in each scholastic event: K-6/U1000 and K-3/U600. Entry fee is $15 (or $25 is you play both Saturday and Sunday). Prizes: Trophy 1-5 Place each section, each day.
For more information see the SACA website and flier.
Please note that a previous flier incorrectly listed the special hotel rates. The correct hotel rates are $89 for a single/double room and $109 for the suite. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope to see you at the event.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Upcoming Event: Tucson Open and Scholastics - January 25-27, 2013
The Tucson Open is coming up on January 25-27, 2013 at the Holiday Inn - Palo Verde, near the Tucson airport. This is a fun and exciting event for chess players of all strengths and ages! Register at http://www.sazchess.org/events by January 23rd to avoid late fees!
3-day schedule: Fri. 7p; Sat. 10a, 5p; Sun. 9a, 4p. Time control: 40/2, SD/1 2-day schedule: Sat. 10a, 1:30p, 5p; Sun. 9a, 4p. Time control: Rd. 1-2: G/90; Rd. 3-5: 40/2, SD/1
The Tucson Open Scholastics are on January 26th and January 27th and feature a separate 4-round Swiss tournament each day with two sections - Scholastic I (K-6 / U1000) and II (K-6 / U600). All players must be in grade K-6 and rated under 1000 or 600 (USCF) as of the January Supplement.
Scholastic schedule: Round 1 at 10am, then as available for Rounds 2-4. Time control: G/40. Byes: 1⁄2 point byes (2 max.) are available for all rounds if requested prior to start of round two. Trophies are awarded to 1stt - 5th place each day. The top scholastic player who plays both days will also receive a digital clock!
Check out a few photos from the Tucson Open Scholastics in 2012! We hope you will all come out for the Tucson Open this year!
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| Holiday Inn - Palo Verde |
Sections are Open, Reserve (U1800), and Booster (U1400): 5/SS. 3-day or 2-day schedule is available.
3-day schedule: Fri. 7p; Sat. 10a, 5p; Sun. 9a, 4p. Time control: 40/2, SD/1 2-day schedule: Sat. 10a, 1:30p, 5p; Sun. 9a, 4p. Time control: Rd. 1-2: G/90; Rd. 3-5: 40/2, SD/1
Prizes:
Open section ($$G): $500 (and plaque) $400 - $300; Top X, A, B/below $150 each. Trophy to Top Junior (U20), Top Junior (U14), and Senior (age 50+).
Open section ($$G): $500 (and plaque) $400 - $300; Top X, A, B/below $150 each. Trophy to Top Junior (U20), Top Junior (U14), and Senior (age 50+).
Reserve section (b/38): $250 (and plaque) - $150 (and plaque); Top C and D/below $100 each. Trophy to Top Unrated, Top Junior (U14), and Senior (age 50+)
Booster section: Trophy to 1st (and clock), 2nd - 5th Place, Top E, Top U1000/Unr, Top Junior (U11)
The Tucson Open Scholastics are on January 26th and January 27th and feature a separate 4-round Swiss tournament each day with two sections - Scholastic I (K-6 / U1000) and II (K-6 / U600). All players must be in grade K-6 and rated under 1000 or 600 (USCF) as of the January Supplement.
Scholastic schedule: Round 1 at 10am, then as available for Rounds 2-4. Time control: G/40. Byes: 1⁄2 point byes (2 max.) are available for all rounds if requested prior to start of round two. Trophies are awarded to 1stt - 5th place each day. The top scholastic player who plays both days will also receive a digital clock!
Check out a few photos from the Tucson Open Scholastics in 2012! We hope you will all come out for the Tucson Open this year!
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| The Tucson Open Scholastics is so much fun! |
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| Keeping up their energy between rounds |
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| Anxiously awaiting trophies! |
Eastside Chess Club Championship February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2013
The Eastside Chess Club will hold the ESCC Championship on Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6 at the Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Rd.
The tournament is a USCF rated 5-round Swiss tournament in one section. All current USCF members are welcome!
Entry fee is $20. JCC requires per night payment of $2 adults, $1 under 18 from non-JCC members.
The tournament is a USCF rated 5-round Swiss tournament in one section. All current USCF members are welcome!
Entry fee is $20. JCC requires per night payment of $2 adults, $1 under 18 from non-JCC members.
Free entry to players rated 2200 & above, along with the JCC fee waived.
Prizes: $100-60 + engraved trophy to first. $40 Best A, B, C, D/below.
Registration is from 6-7pm on February 6th. Rounds begin at 7:15pm each Wednesday 2/6 – 3/6.
Time control: Game/60, delay/5. For rounds you are unable to attend, 1⁄2 points byes are available if requested in advance. Bye for round 5 must be requested prior to round 2.
Please visit: http://www.sazchess.org/events/ for more information. Hope to see you there!
Eastside Chess Club Blitzing January G/5
The Eastside Chess Club has an exciting blitz event coming up on January 30th!
On Wednesday, January 30th, 2012, the Eastside Chess Club will host a Blitzing G/5 event at the Jewish Community Center (JCC), 3800 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718.
The 5-round double Swiss tournament is one section and is non-rated. Open to all! USCF membership is not required, but USCF regular ratings will be used for pairing purposes.
Registration is from 6:15-7pm on January 30th. First round begins at 7:15pm - other rounds as available.
Time control is G/5. Clock move. No delay. No byes.
Free entry to players rated 2200 & above, along with JCC fee waived.
Visit: http://www.sazchess.org/events for registration information!
Please also note that the Eastside Chess Club will be closed Wednesday, January 16, 2013 and Wednesday, January 23, 2013.
On Wednesday, January 30th, 2012, the Eastside Chess Club will host a Blitzing G/5 event at the Jewish Community Center (JCC), 3800 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718.
The 5-round double Swiss tournament is one section and is non-rated. Open to all! USCF membership is not required, but USCF regular ratings will be used for pairing purposes.
Registration is from 6:15-7pm on January 30th. First round begins at 7:15pm - other rounds as available.
Time control is G/5. Clock move. No delay. No byes.
Free entry to players rated 2200 & above, along with JCC fee waived.
Visit: http://www.sazchess.org/events for registration information!
Please also note that the Eastside Chess Club will be closed Wednesday, January 16, 2013 and Wednesday, January 23, 2013.
SACA League Match #3 Results and Recap
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| Over 190 players focusing on their game! |
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| SACA's great volunteers helping with scorekeeping |
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| Let's get this round started! |
Team results are as follows:
Junior High K-8:
1st: BASIS North
2nd: BASIS Oro Valley
3rd: Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Elementary K-6:
1st: Manzanita
2nd: Sam Hughes
3rd: BASIS Oro Valley
4th: Montessori Schoolhouse
5th: DeGrazia
1st: Manzanita
2nd: Sonoran Science Academy Sunset
3rd: Ventana Vista
4th: Khalsa
5th: Lineweaver
Primary K-1:
1st: Sonoran Science Academy Sunset
2nd: Khalsa
Congratulations to the following players who achieved a perfect score or a 3.5/4
score!
K-8/K-12
Zak Cancio, 4/4
Sam Watson, 4/4
K-6
Ryan Thompson, 4/4
Benjamin Hall, 4/4
Crisanto Iniguez, 4/4
Robert Leenhouts, 4/4
Trey Allen, 3.5/4
K-3
Armando Lang, 4/4
Ethan Pieroni, 4/4
Max Coy, 3.5/4
Ashwin Mittal, 3.5/4
Aidan Jung, 3.5/4
K-1
Darren Crusenberry, 4/4
Hope to see everyone at League Match #4 on February 2nd, 2013!
Photo credits: Levon Altounian
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Brooklyn Castle Screening Event Recap - Dec. 2
Thanks to all of you who joined 9 Queens, SACA, and the Tucson Chess Alliance for our Brooklyn Castle screening event at The Loft! Over 200 people attended the screening and left feeling inspired by this wonderful documentary!
Special thanks to the following event organizers and volunteers:
9 Queens Founder Jean Hoffman and Board President Vicki Lazaro
Tucson Chess Alliance co-founders, Martha Underwood, Michelle Martinez, and Amanda Mateer
SACA Board President Troy Oberg, Vice President John Wright, and Treasurer Dan Katzel
Debi Chess Mabie, Director of Development and Educational Programming at The Loft
Aiya Cancio and Steve Martinez, Event Volunteers
Thank you to the titled players and coaches who also attended:
IM Mackenzie Molner, WFM Amanda Mateer, WGM Anjelina Belakovskaia, FM Ken Larsen
Coach Josh Leonard, Coach Steve Ostapuk
Adults and children had a great time with pick up chess games, bug house and playing on the giant chess sets supplied by Mathnasium of the Catalina Foothills and 9 Queens.
After introductions and speeches by Debi Chess Mabie, Martha Underwood and Vicki Lazaro, it was time to start the movie! Cheers, applause, tears and laughter were heard throughout the movie as we got to know the amazing kids of I.S. 318.
Thank you to all who attended and we hope to see you at another chess event soon!
9 Queens Founder Jean Hoffman and Board President Vicki Lazaro
Tucson Chess Alliance co-founders, Martha Underwood, Michelle Martinez, and Amanda Mateer
SACA Board President Troy Oberg, Vice President John Wright, and Treasurer Dan Katzel
Debi Chess Mabie, Director of Development and Educational Programming at The Loft
Aiya Cancio and Steve Martinez, Event Volunteers
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| Tucson Chess Alliance co-founders |
IM Mackenzie Molner, WFM Amanda Mateer, WGM Anjelina Belakovskaia, FM Ken Larsen
Coach Josh Leonard, Coach Steve Ostapuk
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| IM Mac Molner and Coach Josh Leonard playing bug house |
Adults and children had a great time with pick up chess games, bug house and playing on the giant chess sets supplied by Mathnasium of the Catalina Foothills and 9 Queens.
After introductions and speeches by Debi Chess Mabie, Martha Underwood and Vicki Lazaro, it was time to start the movie! Cheers, applause, tears and laughter were heard throughout the movie as we got to know the amazing kids of I.S. 318.
Thank you to all who attended and we hope to see you at another chess event soon!
Monday, December 3, 2012
Upcoming Events: Dec. 8th - U of A Genomics Institute Quick Challenge and Dec 15th - International School of Tucson Grand Prix #2
Please join IM Levon Altounian for two special chess events coming up in December!
DECEMBER 8TH : GAME IN 25 MINUTES.
U of A GENOMICS INSTITUTE will host the event. This is an Unrated tournament with prizes and trophies in each of the 3 different sections where each player gets 25 minutes per game. Registration can be done at Events4Chess.com. AZ State Champion Levon Altounian will play at the tournament in the Open section. For more details visit this link below and download the tournament flyer:
http://www.arizonachessforschools.com/?p=2259
GRAND PRIX #2. DECEMBER 15TH.
The 2nd leg of the Tucson Grand Prix series will commence once again at the IST school on December 15th. There will be numerous sectional, team and Individual prizes. Do not miss it!. You can register at Events4chess.com or by visiting the following link and downloading the flyer.
http://www.arizonachessforschools.com/?p=2267
DECEMBER 8TH : GAME IN 25 MINUTES. U of A GENOMICS INSTITUTE will host the event. This is an Unrated tournament with prizes and trophies in each of the 3 different sections where each player gets 25 minutes per game. Registration can be done at Events4Chess.com. AZ State Champion Levon Altounian will play at the tournament in the Open section. For more details visit this link below and download the tournament flyer:
http://www.arizonachessforschools.com/?p=2259
GRAND PRIX #2. DECEMBER 15TH.The 2nd leg of the Tucson Grand Prix series will commence once again at the IST school on December 15th. There will be numerous sectional, team and Individual prizes. Do not miss it!. You can register at Events4chess.com or by visiting the following link and downloading the flyer.
http://www.arizonachessforschools.com/?p=2267
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