Description:

CEF Winter Scholastic

Where: TBD

When: December 14, 2024

           8:00 AM    Round 1 begins at 9:00 AM
           NO ON SITE ENTRIES - Register in advance if you want to participate.
           We expect most players will be finished before 1:30 – 2:00 PM

Players must have a US Chess Membership to play.  You can sign up online or at https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
The K-1 and K-3 sections will be designated as “learning sections” meaning that tournament directors will be empowered to explain rules and help players understand legal moves.

Sections and time controls:

K-1 Learning, K-3 Learning Sections: 5 rounds maximum, G/25;d5
K-5, K-8/K-12: 5 rounds maximum, G/25;d5 (sections may merge)

NOTE: Sections may be merged if necessary.  The number of rounds may be altered based on turnout.
You can play in higher sections than your grade but not lower sections!

Entry Fee: $35 per player online
Online registration closes 12/8/2023 at 8:00 pm.

Contact:
Richard Williams richard@chesseducation.org (Organizer)
John Simons john@chesseducation.org (Tournament Director)
       

Zoom meeting: There will be a player’s meeting on December 13th at 7 PM. We encourage any parents/players that are new to tournaments or have questions to attend. Link: https://tinyurl.com/CEFPlayerMeeting

Price: $35.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 4 - 19 years old on the day of the activity

Prerequisites: US Chess Membership is required.

Tags: Tournament

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