*this is not a GCA tournament. please contact Championship Chess to register for this event*
Championship Chess
8th Annual Fall Kickoff Scholastic
September 26th at North DeKalb Mall, 2042 Lawrenceville Hwy., Decatur, GA 30033
This is a Championship Chess Signature Tournament.
Open to any player grade 12 and below. 4SS, G/30, d5 in Rds. 1- 3 and G/45, d5 Rd. 4.
In 4 sections. 3 rated sections: Under 600, 500 - 999 and Premier. Players may play in the Premier Section only if rated over 899. One unrated section: players rated below 600 may play unrated. Unrated players may also play in Under 600.
Advance EF received by Sept 20, $25, then $30 until 5pm on Thursday Sept 24th; then you must call to register or register onsite $35.
Individual Trophies to all plus scores.
The Premier Section: 1st place $100 and 2nd place $50 prize to be used for chess expenses.
School/Team Trophies: Special 1st and 2nd Team/5 Trophies donated by H2K for players in Rated sections. To qualify there must be at least 5 players from a school playing rated.
Rounds 10:30, 12:00, 2:00 and 3:30. If registered late but by 9:00am onsite, you will play Rd. 1. If not then, 1/2 point bye given. Half Point Byes available only in rounds 1-3.
Register online at: www.championshipchess.net and click "K-12 Tournaments" to register and pay. In "Tournament Name" field, enter Fall Kickoff. Current USCF ID# required to be paired for Rd. 1, unless playing in unrated section. Enter the section in which you will play.
Contact: chess@championshipchess.net or Coach Tim Brookshear at 770-633-6718
Championship Chess Coaches are available between rounds to review games.