*This is not a GCA event. Please contact the organizer to register for the tournament.*
1st Annual Chess-Coach.net Back to School
Chess Tournament
August 19, 2017
3rd Floor Student Center Room 320
350 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
http://www.chess-coach.net/1st-annual-chess-coach-net-back-school-chess-tournament/
Format: 5 Round USCF Rated Swiss System Tournament in 4 Sections.
Time Control: G/30 5 sec delay.
Special Top Prizes: 1st Place in each section wins a laptop computer with chess software.
Chess Prizes for 2nd-3rd tablet
Every player receives a free membership to the Internet Chess Club (ICC)
Autographed copy of “Quick Chess Tactics for the Busy Player” by Coach Frank Johnson
Sections: Open (1400+ Rating), Reserve (1000-1399), Junior Open (600-999), Junior Reserve (100-599)
Eligibility: All players must be members of the United States Chess Federation. Players will not be allowed to complete the tournament without a valid membership. Unrated players only eligible for trophy prizes. Special top prize winners must have 25+ games completed before round 1 of event.
Entry Fee: $69 by 8/5, $75 on site.
Registration: http://www.Chess-Coach.net Online Registration closes 8/5/2017. Onsite registration ends 9:30am. No Refunds after round 1 has started.
Bye(s): One half point bye allowed. Must be requested at the time of registration and used before round 5.
Rounds: 10am,11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm. Award Ceremony: 5pm. Top Two Boards in each section broadcast online. Please bring chess clock. Chess vendor onsite.
Free Pizza and Drinks Lunch at 12:30PM for Players:
Sponsored by Pappa Johns Pizza $5 Parents/Siblings.
Information: Please contact Frank at 404-492-9039 or frankjohnson@chess-coach.net