Saturday, July 30, 2011

Charleston Chess Club Speed Tournament

The Charleston Chess Club will hold a non-rated speed tournament at its usual meeting place (1610 Washington Street East; Charleston, WV) on August 2, 2011.

Registration: 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
4 round Swiss System
Rounds: 6:25 pm; 6:50 pm; 7:15 pm; & 7:45 pm
Time Limit: 10 minutes per game for each side
Entry Fee: donation of $1 for “paid up members” and donation of $2 for others (Membership in the CCC may be paid at site, $10 per year for adults & $5 per year for under 18 years old)
Prizes: 1st Place = 75% of entries. (Remainder of donations goes to the club treasury for miscellaneous expenses)

Miscellaneous Rules, i.e. touch move, illegal move, etc. will be explained just prior to the start of round one.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

2011 West Virginia State Championship & Junior Championship

The 73rd West Virginia State Championship will be held September 3-5, 2011 at 1610 Washington St E Charleston, WV. As always, the format of this tournament will be 6 SS 35/90, SD/60. The entry fee will be $40 by August 29th or $50 at site. Prizes are $1000 based on 30 entries, and a trophy will go to the top West Virginia Chess Association member and resident. WVCA membership is required for in-state residents ($10). Other state memberships will be accepted for out-of-state residents.

Registration is Saturday 8:30 - 9:30 am. The annual WVCA business meeting will be held Saturday at 9:00 am. Rounds are Sat 10-4, Sun 9-3, and Mon 9-3. Send advance entries to Charleston Chess Club, c/o Marvin Barker, 806 Litz Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Make checks payable to Charleston Chess Club. For more information, including an entry form, visit the WVCA tournament page here.

In addition, the West Virginia Junior State Championship will be held on Sunday, September 4th at the same site. The format of this tournament will be 4 SS G/75. The entry fee is $20 by August 29th or $30 at site. Prizes are $125 based on 10 entries. WVCA membership is required for in-state residents ($10). Other state memberships will be accepted for out-of-state residents. This is a scholastic tournament and only junior players may participate.

Registration is Sunday 8:30 - 9:00 am. Rounds are 9-11:30-2-5. Send advance entries to Charleston Chess Club, c/o Marvin Barker, 806 Litz Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Make checks payable to Charleston Chess Club. For more information, including an entry form, visit the WVCA tournament page here.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Beckley Chess Club Open #4

The Beckley Chess Club will be holding a chess tournament on July 23, 2011 in the Beckley Art Gallery located at 600 Johnstown Road in Beckely, WV. The entry fee is $20 and prizes will be based on the number of entries. The format of the tournament is 4 SS G/60. Registration is from 8 - 8:45 am. Rounds are at 9 am, 11:15 am, 2:15 pm, and 4:30 pm.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Charleston Chess Club Speed Tournament

The Charleston Chess Club will hold a non-rated speed tournament at its usual meeting place (1610 Washington Street East; Charleston, WV) on July 5, 2011.

Registration: 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
4 round Swiss System
Rounds: 6:25 pm; 6:50 pm; 7:15 pm; & 7:45 pm
Time Limit: 10 minutes per game for each side
Entry Fee: donation of $1 for “paid up members” and donation of $2 for others (Membership in the CCC may be paid at site, $10 per year for adults & $5 per year for under 18 years old)
Prizes: 1st Place = 75% of entries. (Remainder of donations goes to the club treasury for miscellaneous expenses)

Miscellaneous Rules, i.e. touch move, illegal move, etc. will be explained just prior to the start of round one.