2023 GM Aleksandr Lenderman Classic

2023 GM Aleksandr Lenderman Classic

$2,100 in prizes guaranteed!

Pre-Registration List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZJDyhF345NliMt9JOqAmQ9-wzHUZuWLW8LHb4GZR7nk/edit?usp=sharing

Pre-Register: 2023 GM Aleksandr Lenderman Classic (7/22/23) (google.com)

When: July 22nd, 2023

Where: Highland Baptist Church, 511 Mount Eden Rd, Shelbyville, KY  40065

Note the venue may change based upon the number of pre-registered individuals. See the pre-registration list.

Format:

            There are three events!

            Event 1: Morning Simultaneous Exhibition 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Game 60 $20 Fee

            Event 2: Afternoon Simultaneous Exhibition: 12:30 – 2:30 PM; Game 60 $20 Fee

            Event 3: 4 Round Game G/25; +5 ; 3:00 – 8:00 PM

Sections: 7 Sections (Everyone can win!)

            Open: (Above 2000) (1) $200 – (2) $100 – (3) $40

            Class A: (1800 – 1999) (1) $200 – (2) $100 – (3) $40

            Class B: (1600 – 1799) (1) $200 – (2) $100 – (3) $40

            Class C: (1400 – 1599) (1) $200 – (2) $50 – (3) $20

            Class D: (1200 – 1399) (1) $200 – (2) $50 – (3) $20

            Class E: (1000 – 1199) (1) $200 – (2) $50 – (3) $20

            Class F: (Under 1000) (1) $200 – (2) $50 – (3) $20

Prizes:

• Anyone can play in the open section.
• Official July 2023 US Chess ratings used.
• Players rated within 100 points of next section cutoff (July supplement) may play up.
• You are eligible to win prizes for the section you play in.
• Unrated players may enter the class E, F and open sections and are eligible for prizes.
• Prizes paid on site on Saturday, July 22nd. 

Entry Fees:

• $40 by July 15
• $50 by July 21
• $60 on site
• Pre-register and pay in advance

Payment Method:

Pay Via Venmo: Daro Mott @mottchessclub

Pay Via Paypal: paypal.me/launchchess

Other:

The Pre-Registration list will be located on the Launch Louisville Chess Club public website: Website: https://www.launchlouisvillechess.club/

Pre-Register: 2023 GM Aleksandr Lenderman Classic (7/22/23) (google.com).

Our Chess Club has organized two chess tournaments per month since May 2021. 

US Chess MSA - Affiliate Details   (Tournament History)

We brought the KY Bourbon Classic to you in January.

Tournament Life Announcement: Kentucky Bourbon Chess Classic (Updated) | US Chess.org

Bourbon Classic Results: US Chess MSA - Cross Table for KENTUCKY BOURBON CHESS CLASSIC (Event 202301153342)

Concessions available onsite. 

Sets and clocks are provided for the first 30 boards but bring your own set and clock. 

Fair Play Policies are enforced.