Georgia Chess Association
2018 Georgia High School TEAM Chess Championships (Unrated)
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The Georgia Chess Association (GCA) will hold the annual high school TEAM chess championships on Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Cox Hall at Emory University.
This championship typically attracts over 2 dozen teams from all parts of the state. Walton HS of Cobb County has finished on top for the past three years. The 2013 championship was shared by Northview HS and Pace Academy. The 2012 champion was perennial contender and past-champion Chamblee HS. Non-Metro Atlanta champions have included Clarke Central, Gilmer and Pierce County. Write-ups on recent years tournaments are all available online at www.GeorgiaChessNews.com.
Format: 5-board team format; G/30 time control (each player has 30 minutes); five rounds; Swiss-System pairings (all teams play five rounds); not USCF-rated. Up to two teams from a school are allowed – an A-team and a B-team. First round pairings posted at 9am. Round times 10-11:30-1-2:30-4, awards ASAP. ENTRY FEE: $125 per team. Registration and payment deadline is Tuesday, March 13, 2018. No on-site registration or payment. Early communication by participants will assist in planning and is appreciated.
There is no on-site registration. Online registration and payment is preferred at GeorgiaChess.org. Otherwise, mail-in registration and payment can be coordinated with GCA Contact: Ted Wieber, 770-476-5659, trw52@aol.com
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