Event Overview
MARCH 27-28 GEORGIA: 5th Annual Bolivar Morales Memorial Winterville Chess Club Championships
Winterville Cultural Center
Friday, March 27, 2026 - Saturday, March 28, 2026
Event Overview
MARCH 27-28 GEORGIA
5th Annual Bolivar Morales Memorial Winterville Chess Club Championships
Friday, March 27: BLITZ Championship &
Saturday, March 28: CLASSIC Championship
FRIDAY BLITZ Registration: https://bit.ly/WCC_Bolivar_Blitz_2026
Registration: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Start Time: 7:15 pm Entry Fee: $25
7-SS, USCF-rated, G/5;+2; 70% of entry fees returned as cash prizes.
Prizes to 1st-Place (35%) and 2nd-Place (25%) Finishers and Top Upset (10%).
Championship Trophies awarded to 1st-Place Winner and Top Finisher under 1300 USCF.
(Trophy qualifier: Club Championship Trophies will be awarded to players who have played
three or more USCF-rated tournaments at the Winterville Chess Club.)
A separate $50 Prize will be awarded to the Top Senior (Age 50+).
Distribution of Prizes: No player can win more than one cash prize.
Special Note: registration is limited to the first 40 players.
SATURDAY CLASSIC Registration: https://bit.ly/WCC_Bolivar_Classic_2026
Registration: 9:00 - 10:00 am Start Time: 10:00 am Entry Fee: $35
2-section, 4-round USCF-rated Swiss, G/45;+5; 80% of entry fees returned as cash prizes.
Rounds: 10:00 am; 12 noon; 2:00 pm; 4:00 pm or as soon as possible.
Players rated 2200+: Free Entry ($35 EF deducted from Prize).
Championship Section (1300+ USCF): Prizes to 1st-Place (35%) & 2nd-Place (15%) Finishers.
Reserve Section (U1300 USCF): Prizes to 1st-Place (20%) & 2nd-Place (10%) Finishers.
Championship Trophies awarded to winners of Championship and Reserve Sections.
(Trophy qualifier: Club Championship Trophies will be awarded to players who have played three or more USCF-rated tournaments at the Winterville Chess Club.)
A separate $50 Prize will be awarded to the Top Senior (Age 50+).
Distribution of Prizes: No player can win more than one cash prize.
Special Note: registration is limited to the first 40 players.
Note: Bring chess sets and clocks as the club has a limited number of chess sets. USCF membership is required.
For Information, contact:
Tomas Ramirez (401-440-7416; [email protected]) or
JP Caillault (706-286-6762; [email protected]).
These tournaments will be held at the Winterville Cultural Center, 371 North Church Street, Winterville, GA 30683.
Address:
371 North Church Street
Winterville, GA 30683
United States
Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No
Organizer Overview
Tomas Ramirez
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 401-440-7416
Website: https://www.wintervillecenter.com/
371 North Church Street
Winterville , GA 30683
United States