Showing posts with label Lubbock Open. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lubbock Open. Show all posts

Monday, January 16, 2012

SPICE to Host Fifth Annual Lubbock Open


(PressZoom) - Texas Tech University, the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE), the Susan Polgar Foundation and the Knight Raiders will host the fifth annual Lubbock Open, a five-round Swiss system tournament, open to all ages. This event is a U.S. Chess Federation-rated individual tournament.

All events will be held Saturday (Jan. 28) at the Lubbock Science Spectrum (2579 S. Loop 289). A United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required and can be obtained online at uschess.org or on site.

On-site registration and check-in will be held from 9 to 10:15 a.m. All pre-registered players must check in by 10:15 a.m.

Entry fees are $15 before Jan. 20, $20 before Jan. 27 and $25 on site.

For more information call (806) 742-7742 or visit SPICE.ttu.edu.

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Sunday, February 6, 2011

Lubbock Open less than 2 weeks away


Lubbock chess championship less than two weeks away
Posted: February 5, 2011 - 12:13am

Texas Tech, the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence, the Susan Polgar Foundation, and the Knight Raiders proudly present the fourth annual Lubbock Open Chess Championship and the fourth annual Lubbock Open Scholastic Championship. The two biggest and most important tournaments in West Texas will take place on Feb. 19. We expect to have up to 150 players competing.

Here are the details about these two exciting events:

• Fourth annual Lubbock Open Scholastic Chess Championship

The event will be held at the Lubbock Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289, on Feb. 19. It is a four-round Swiss System tournament. There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.

It is a USCF-rated individual and team scholastic championship. Games are played in five sections: Primary (K-2), elementary (K-5), middle school (K-8), high school (K-12) and novice section K-12 (no USCF membership required).

On-site registration and check in is 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. All players must check in by 9:45 a.m. Later arrivals will receive a -point bye for the first round. For more information, call 806-742-7742 or e-mail SPICE@ttu.edu

Round schedule is as follows: first round, 10 a.m; second round, 11:15 a.m; third round, 1 p.m,; and fourth round, 2:15 pm.

Entry fees are $15 if received by Feb. 14, or $20 on site. A valid USCF membership is required in all sections, except novice K-12. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or on site on Feb. 19 until 10 a.m. Chess boards and sets will be provided. Please bring a chess clock if you have one.

Prizes: There will be trophies for the top five finishers in each section, as well as for the top three school teams in each section. Team prizes are based on the top three individual scores from the same school within the same section. There will also be a special trophy for top sibling, top parent/child and top coach/student teams. A prize-giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game, which is around 3:45 p.m.

Send registration and fees to TTU-SPICE: SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409-5080. Please include your name, school, date of birth, grade, phone n umber, address, e-mail address, section, rating and USCF ID number.

More information is available on www.SPICE.ttu.edu.

• Special UIL Chess Puzzle-Solving Invitational

Chess will be the subject of a University Interscholastic League competition next year. The pilot program was proposed by the Texas Tech Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence, part of the Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement. The competition will be in the format of solving chess puzzles. Competing students will have 20 puzzles to solve in 30 minutes.

The UIL Chess Puzzle Solving Invitational will take place at 12:15 p.m, which is between round two and three. The entry for the UIL Chess Puzzle Solving Invitational is $5. There will be special valuable chess prizes to the top overall finisher in each section (K–3, 4–5, 6–8, and 9–12 grade), sponsored by the Susan Polgar Foundation!

•Fourth annual Lubbock Open Chess Championship

The event will be held at the Lubbock Science Spectrum (2579 S. Loop 289) on Feb. 19. It is a four-round Swiss System tournament. It is a USCF rated individual championship. Games are played in one section but there will be various category prizes. There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.

On-site registration and check will be 9-10 a.m. All players must check in by 10:15 a.m.

For more information, call 806-742-7742 or e-mail SPICE@ttu.edu.

Round schedule is as follows: first round, 10:30 a.m.; second round, 11:45 a.m; third round, 1:15 p.m; fourth round, 2:30 p.m.

Entry fees are $25 if received by Feb. 14, or $30 on site. TTU and K-12 students will receive $5 off. A valid USCF membership is required. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or onsite on Feb. 19 until 10 a.m. Chess boards and sets will be provided. Bring a chess clock if you have one.

Here is the cash prize structure: $100 (plus trophy), $75 and $50; Top U-1600, Top U-1200, Top U1000/Unrated $40 each. All cash prizes are based on a minimum of 20 paid entries. A prize-giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game, which is around 4 p.m.

Send your registration and fees to the Susan Polgar Foundation: 6923 Indiana Ave., No. 154 Lubbock, TX 79413. Include your name, phone number, address, e-mail address, section, rating, USCF ID number.

Additional information is available on www.SPICE.ttu.edu.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

4th annual Lubbock Open


TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE), the Susan Polgar Foundation and the Knight Raiders present

4th Annual Lubbock Open Chess Championship
Saturday, February 19, 2011
A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)

Event Site: Science Spectrum 2579 S. Loop 289, Lubbock, TX

Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.edu

Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual Championship

Games are played in one section. There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.

On-site registration and check in 9am-10:00am. All players must check in by 10:15am.

Round schedule:

1 10:30 AM
2 11:45 AM
3 1:15 PM
4 2:30 PM

Entry Fees: $20 received by 1/24; $25 received by 2/14, or on site $30. TTU and K-12 students $5 off. A valid USCF membership required. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or onsite on 2/19 until 10am.

Prizes: Cash prizes: $100 (plus trophy)-$75-$50, Top U-1600, Top U-1200, Top U1000/Unrated $40 each. All cash prizes are based on a minimum of 20 paid entries. Prize giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game which is around 4:00pm.

Chess boards and sets will be provided. Bring a chess clock if you have one.

Please register send Entry Blank and Fees to Susan Polgar Foundation send to: 6923 Indiana Avenue #154 Lubbock, TX 79413. Additional information on www.SPICE.ttu.edu

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Entry Form: Please PRINT all information and make check/money order to Susan Polgar Foundation
Name: _____________________ Phone: (___) ________School________­­­­­­­­­­­______
Address: ___________________________ City/State: _________ Zip:________
Email: ____________________________ DOB: __________Section__________
USCF Rating (if any) ___USCF ID#:______ Amount Enclosed (No cash, please) $____
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4th annual Lubbock Scholastic Open


TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE), the Susan Polgar Foundation and the Knight Raiders present

4th Annual Lubbock Open Scholastic Chess Championship
Saturday, February 19, 2011
A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)

Event Site: Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX

Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.edu

Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual and Team Scholastic Championship

Games are played in five sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (K-8), High School (K-12) and Novice section K-12 (no USCF membership required). There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.

On-site registration and check in 8:30am-9:30am. All players must check in by 9:45am. Later arrival will receive a ½ point bye for the first round.

Round schedule: 10:00am -11:15am-1:00pm and 2:15pm

UIL Invitational Puzzle-Solving at 12:15pm.

Entry Fees: $10 received by 1/24; $15 received by 2/14, or on site $20. A valid USCF membership required in all sections, except Novice K-12. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or onsite on 2/19 until 10am. The entry for the UIL Puzzle Solving is $5.

Prizes: Trophies for top 5 finishers in each section. Trophies to top 3 school teams in each section.

Special valuable chess prizes to the top overall finisher in each section sponsored by the Susan Polgar Foundation! Team prizes are based on the top 3 individual scores from the same school within the same section. Also special trophy for top Sibling, top Parent/Child and top Coach/Student teams. Prize giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game which is around 3:45pm.

Chess boards and sets will be provided. Bring a chess clock if you have one.

Please register send Entry Blank and Fees to TTU-SPICE send to: SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409-5080 Additional information on www.SPICE.ttu.edu

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Entry Form: Please PRINT all information and make check/money order to TTU-SPICE.
Name: ____________________ Phone: (_____) ________School________­­­­­­­____
Address: __________________________ City/State: ___________ Zip:______
Email: _________________________________ DOB: _______Section_______
USCF Rating (if any) ___ USCF ID#:______ Amount Enclosed (No cash, please) $___
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Friday, February 26, 2010

2010 Lubbock Open


TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE)
The Susan Polgar Foundation and the Knight Raiders

present

3rd Annual Lubbock Open Chess Championship

Saturday, March 27, 2010
A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)

Event Site:
Monterey High School “New Box”, Lubbock, TX

Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.edu

Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual Championship

Games are played in one section. There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.

On-site registration and check in 9am-10:00am. All players must check in by 10:15am.

Round schedule:

1 10:30 AM
2 11:45 AM
3 1:15 PM
4 2:30 PM

Entry Fees: $15 received by 3/14; $20 received by 3/26, or on site $25. A valid USCF membership required. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or onsite on 3/27 until 10am.

Prizes: Cash prizes: $100 (plus trophy)-$75-$40, Top U-1600, Top U-1200, Top Unrated $40 each. All cash prizes are based on a minimum of 20 paid entries. Prize giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game which is around 4:00pm.

Chess boards and sets will be provided. Bring a chess clock if you have one.

Please register send Entry Blank and Fees to Susan Polgar Foundation send to: 6923 Indiana Avenue #154 Lubbock, TX 79413
Additional information on www.SPICE.ttu.edu

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Entry Form: Please PRINT all information and make check/money order to Susan Polgar Foundation

Name: ________________________ Phone: (_____) _____________School___________
Address: ___________________________ City/State: _____________ Zip:___________
Email: ________________________________ DOB: ___________Section____________
USCF Rating (if any) ______USCF ID#:__________ Amount Enclosed (No cash, please) $____
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2010 Annual Lubbock Scholastic Open


TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE)
The Susan Polgar Foundation and the Knight Raiders

present

3rd Annual Lubbock Open Scholastic Chess Championship
Saturday, March 27, 2010
A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)
Event Site: Monterey High School “New Box”, Lubbock, TX
Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.edu

Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual and Team Scholastic Championship

Games are played in five sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (K-8), High School (K-12) and Novice section K-8 (no USCF membership required). There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.

On-site registration and check in 8:45am-10:00am. All players must check in by 10:15am, if arrives later will receive a ½ point bye for the first round.

Round schedule:

1 10:30 AM
2 11:45 AM
3 1:15 PM
4 2:30 PM

Entry Fees: $10 received by 3/14; $15 received by 3/26, or on site $20. A valid USCF membership required in all sections, except Novice K-8. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or onsite on 3/27 until 10am.

Prizes: Trophies for top 6 finishers in each section. Trophies to top 3 school teams in each section. Team prizes are based on the top 3 individual scores from the same school or same club within the same section.

Also special trophy for top Sibling, top Parent/Child and top Coach/Student teams.

Special valuable chess prizes to the top overall finisher and top girl in each section sponsored by the Susan Polgar Foundation! Prize giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game which is around 4:00pm.

Chess boards and sets will be provided. Bring a chess clock if you have one.

Please register send Entry Blank and Fees to TTU-SPICE send to: SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409-5080
Additional information on www.SPICE.ttu.edu

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Entry Form: Please PRINT all information and make check/money order to TTU-SPICE.
Name: ________________________ Phone: (_____) _____________School_________
Address: ____________________ City/State: __________ Zip:___________________
Email: ______________________________ DOB: ___________Section____________
USCF Rating (if any) _____USCF ID#:_______ Amount Enclosed (No cash, please) $______
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

2009 Lubbock Open Championship


TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) and the Susan Polgar Foundation proudly present
2009 Lubbock Open Chess Championship

Saturday, April 18, 2009
A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)

Event Site: Monterey High School (50th and Indiana Avenue) Lubbock, TX
Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.edu
Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Open event.

There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.
On-site registration and check in 9am-10:30am. All players must check in by 10:30am.

Round schedule:

Round Start time
1 11:00 AM
2 12:30 PM
3 2:00 PM
4 3:30 PM

Entry Fees: $20 received by 4/1. After 4/1 or on site $30. USCF membership required (available on site).
Prizes: Trophies to top 3 finishers. Cash prizes: $100-$75-$40, Top U-1600, Top U-1200, Top
Unrated $40 each. All cash prizes are based on a minimum of 20 paid entries.

Please send Entry form and Fees to 6923 Indiana Ave. #154 Lubbock, TX 79413
Please make check/money order to Susan Polgar Foundation
Additional information on www.SPICE.ttu.edu or www.ChessDailyNews.com
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Lubbock Open Scholastic Championship


TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) and the Susan Polgar Foundation present
2nd Annual Lubbock Open Scholastic Chess Championship


Saturday, April 18, 2009
A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)

Event Site: Monterey High School, Lubbock, TX
Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.edu
Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual and Team Scholastic Championship

Games are played in four sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (K-8), and High School (K-12).
There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.
On-site registration and check in 9am-10:30am. All players must check in by 10:30am.

Round Start time

1 11:00 AM
2 12:30 PM
3 2:00 PM
4 3:30 PM

Entry Fees: $10 received by 4/1; after 4/1 or on site $20. A valid USCF membership required. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or onsite on 4/18 until 10am.

Prizes: Trophies for top 10 finishers in each section. Trophies to top 3 school teams in each section.
Special valuable chess prizes to the top 3 finishers and top girl in each section! Team prizes are based on the top 3 individual scores from the same school within the same section.
Prize giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game which is around 4:30pm.

Please send Entry Blank and Fees to: 6923 Indiana Ave. #154 Lubbock, TX 79413
Please make check/money order to Susan Polgar Foundation
Additional information on www.SPICE.ttu.edu or www.ChessDailyNews.com
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Monday, March 30, 2009

SPICE hosts 2nd annual Lubbock Open


March 30, 2009
SPICE Hosts 2nd Annual Lubbock Open Scholastic Chess Championship

Texas Tech University's Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) will kick off the 2nd Annual Lubbock Open Scholastic Chess Championship at 11 a.m. April 18 at Monterey High School.

Written by Jessica Benham

Texas Tech University’s Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) will kick off the 2nd Annual Lubbock Open Scholastic Chess Championship at 11 a.m. April 18 at Monterey High School.

The championship is a four-round Swiss System Tournament and will be rated by the United States Chess Federation (USCF).

Games are played in four sections including primary (K-2), elementary (K-5), middle school (K-8) and high school (K-12).

Paul Truong, director of marketing for SPICE, said the tournament is the flagship open chess tournament for the city of Lubbock.

“In its first year, the Lubbock Open drew 109 players,” Truong said. “We aim to consistently increase the number of participants each year. Our goal is to reach 500 players for this championship within the next five years and eventually reach the 1,000 player mark.”

Trophies will be awarded to the top 10 individuals and top three teams in each section. Special chess prizes also will be awarded to the top three finishers and top female in each section.

Awards will be handed out at the end of the last game around 4:30 p.m.

On-site registration and check in will take place from 9 -10:30 a.m. Registration is $10 before April 1, and $20 after. A valid USCF membership is required for registration and can be obtained at http://www.uschess.org/ or on the day of the tournament before 10 a.m.

Source: http://today.ttu.edu
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Lubbock Open Scholastic Chess Championship


TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE)
and the Susan Polgar Foundation present

2nd Annual Lubbock Open Scholastic Chess Championship
Saturday, April 18, 2009
A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)

Event Site: Monterey High School, Lubbock, TX
Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.edu

Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual and Team Scholastic Championship

Games are played in four sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (K-8), and High School (K-12). There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.

On-site registration and check in 9am-10:30am. All players must check in by 10:30am.

Round schedule:

Round Start time

1 11:00 AM
2 12:30 PM
3 2:00 PM
4 3:30 PM

Entry Fees: $10 received by 4/1; after 4/1 or on site $20. A valid USCF membership required. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or onsite on 4/18 until 10am.

Prizes: Trophies for top 10 finishers in each section. Trophies to top 3 school teams in each section. Special valuable chess prizes to the top 3 finishers and top girl in each section! Team prizes are based on the top 3 individual scores from the same school within the same section.

Prize giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game which is around 4:30pm.

Please send Entry Blank and Fees to: 6923 Indiana Ave. #154 Lubbock, TX 79413.
Additional information on www.SPICE.ttu.edu or www.ChessDailyNews.com

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Entry Form: Please PRINT all information and make check / money order to Susan Polgar Foundation.Name: ______________________________ Phone: (_____) _____________School________ _________
Address: _____________________________ City/State: ________________ Zip:___________________
Email: ____________________________________ DOB: _____________Section__________________
USCF Rating (if any) _______USCF ID#:______________ Amount Enclosed (No cash, please) $_____________
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Lubbock Open Results


Full results of the 1st ever Lubbock Open can be found here.
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Monday, April 28, 2008

Record chess tournament in town


FOX News covering the Lubbock Open Chess Championship. Click here to see the clip.

Around 110 players showed up for the 1st Annual Lubbock Open (more than 20 are female players). The SPF (and SPICE) signed up about 70 new USCF members. The media (local network TVs and newspapers) came to cover the event.

Lubbock Commissioner Ysidro Gutierrez is among the participants.

Another notable player is John Hawthorne (2330 FIDE, 2362 USCF), distinguished professorial Chair of philosophy at Oxford at Oxford University. We have 2 players over 2300, 1 over 2200 and a number of other strong players.

Lubbock Mayor David Miller attended the Opening Ceremony to welcome everyone. This is the largest and strongest ever open event in this city and we hope to grow bigger and stronger each year.
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Friday, April 25, 2008

TTU announces Lubbock Open


April 25, 2008

Texas Tech University Announces Lubbock's First Open Chess Championship

Texas Tech University’s Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) announces the first Lubbock Open Chess Championship.

Written by Cory Chandler

Texas Tech University’s Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) announces the first Lubbock Open Chess Championship. The championship, beginning at 10 a.m. April 26 at Monterey High School, consists of five sections from scholastic through adult.

The U.S. Chess Federation will rate the event, and players as far as Amarillo and Midland will compete for the title of Lubbock’s chess champion.

Top finishers will win trophies and other prizes. Lubbock Mayor David Miller will welcome the players at 10:45 a.m. and open the tournament. Spectators are welcome.

Texas Tech’s Knight Raiders chess team is co-hosting the event.

Contact: Paul Truong, director of marketing, SPICE, Texas Tech University (806) 742-7742, or paul.truong@ttu.edu, or spice@ttu.edu.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

2008 Lubbock Open Chess Championship


2008 Lubbock Open Chess Championship

Saturday, April 26, 2008
A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)
Event Site: Monterey High School (Indiana and 50th) Lubbock, TX
Contact Info: 806-742-7742
E-mail: Susan.Polgar@ttu.edu or Chess@ttu.edu

Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Open event.There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.
On-site registration and check in 9am-10:30am.
All players must check in by 10:30am.

Round schedule:

Round - Start time

1 - 11:00 AM
2 - 1:00 PM
3 - 2:30 PM
4 - 4:00 PM

Entry Fee: $20 received by 4/18. After 4/18 or on site $30.

USCF membership required (available on site).

Prizes: Trophies to top 3 finishers. Cash prizes: $100-$75-$40, Top U-1600, Top U-1200, Top Unrated $40 each.All cash prizes are based on a minimum of 20 paid entries.

Please send Entry form and Fees to 6923 Indiana Ave. #154 Lubbock, TX 79413

Information about the scholastic sections can be seen here.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Lubbock Open Championship


TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE)
and The Susan Polgar Foundation


present

Lubbock Open Chess Championship
Saturday, April 26, 2008
A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)

Event Site: Monterey High School Lubbock, TX
Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Susan.Polgar@ttu.edu or Chess@ttu.edu

Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Open event.

There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.

On-site registration and check in 9am-10:30am. All players must check in by 10:30am.

Round schedule:

Round Start time

1 - 11:00 AM
2 - 1:00 PM
3 - 2:30 PM
4 - 4:00 PM

Entry Fee: $20 received by 4/18. After 4/18 or on site $30. USCF membership required (available on site).

Prizes: Trophies to top 3 finishers. Cash prizes: $100-$75-$40, Top U-1600, Top U-1200, Top Unrated $40 each. All cash prizes are based on a minimum of 20 paid entries.

Please send Entry form and Fees to 6923 Indiana Ave. #154 Lubbock, TX 79413.

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Entry Form: Please PRINT all information and make check / money order to Susan Polgar Foundation.
Name: ___________________________ Phone: (___) _________
Address: ______________________ City/State:______ Zip:______
Email:_____________ DOB: __________Section_____________
USCF Rating (if any) ____USCF ID#:____ Amount Enclosed $____
(No cash, please)
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