The Battle of Kings

THE BATTLE OF KINGS

HOOAH!!!!!!!!!

Date:Saturday,  August 23, 2025 
Located at: VFW Post 8550  4714 Titanic Ave., El Paso, TX 79904

Food and drinks will be available for purchase onsite!

WILL YOU ANSWER THE CALL AS WE STRIVE TO FILL THE POST WITH AS MANY PLAYERS AS POSSIBLE?!

Format:  SWISS/ 4 Rounds No Elimination Play All Rounds

Sections:  Two Sections

US CHESS MEMBER OPEN

Non Members Novice

Game Control:

US CHESS MEMBER OPEN- G/30

Non Member Novice Section G/20

Cost: $10  for US Chess Members  and $7 for Non Members. Proceeds go to VFW. Cash preferred. Pay onsite.

Awards:

US CHESS MEMBERS Trophy To Top Three Winners

Medals To Top Three Novice Players

Ist Round Start Time 10am

ALL PLAYER CHECK IN 9AM TO 9:30AM

Onsite Registration From 9am To 9:30am ONLY If Space Still Available (Look At Our Facebook Page For Details)

Pre- registration preferred. Space limited. No lunch break; play through. Food available for purchase. No Elimination. Play all rounds.

Register:

Click here to show mail address or text/call 915.256.7783 or if space is available only onsite from 9:00am to 9:30am

Contact Affiliate:  https://www.facebook.com/crusaderchessclubelp     

Official Texas Chess Association Club Affiliate  and US Chess Affiliate

Event Sponsored by: Crusader Chess Club of El Paso        Awards Sponsored by: C&M Trophy and Plaque       Venue Sponsored by: VFW POST 8550

Club Officer and  Event Chief TD: Michelle Hickman

Event Organizer/ President of Affiliate: Renate Garcia

Crusader Chess Club of El Paso is created, and operated by a Veteran Gold Star Family. We are happy to provide our services at this specfic VFW which was frequently visited by our past President, his family, and fellow service members.  We thank all service members from all branches for their commitment and service to our Country!

US CHESS MEMBERSHIPS: May be obtained through Crusader Chess  prior to event and onsite  at 9am or by the following link https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess prior to the event.   If you have a large amount of players you wish to register, please send us a spreadsheet with pertinant info including US Chess member ID and expiration date to our email indicated.

Know before you go:

All players must check in to chess control. If you are in the novice section and have not checked in before 9:30am, you will be dropped from the tournament.  We do not sort by age. Event is open for all players and abilities.  As an adult/senior, you may perhaps play against a young participant. Age does not matter in chess, only skill. Do not let appearances fool you as there are strong players of all ages!  If you require special accommodations, please contact organizer so we can assist you.

If you are playing in the US Chess section, we will be following and abiding to all US Chess rules. The same rules applies to the Novice section, but with a few variations. Crusader Chess Club will offer a carbon copy of your notation sheet if you like, but the white copy is property of Crusader Chess and must be submitted after every game. All players will be required to notate their games and use a clock in the OPEN section. We have limited clocks to lend players so please bring your clocks. We have a couple of clocks for sale. The Novice section is not required to notate but is strongly encouraged to practice and try to fill out as much as possible. We can help you and guide you through that process if you need assistance. We are here to help!

If you plan on registering, we advise you to register now by texting or email: Click here to show mail address

Phone: 915.256.7783

Onsite registration for players is at 9:00am to 9:30am only if space is still available. Player check in is from 9am to 9:30am. All players must check into Chess Control.
1st round starts promptly at 10am.

Equipment:

We follow US Chess Guidelines. However, we realize we have many novice players learning the ropes. For this reason, we will provide a complete chess set for you to play on. You  may bring a set if you wish to play in the skittles area. We have a limited number of clocks to lend to players. Clocks are responsibility of players. We have some clocks available for sale onsite.  Notation sheets are provided, but we have some scholastic book notations sheets for sale as well.  We recommend the US CHESS sales website if you would like to purchase different items www.uscfsales.com

Official Rules of Chess: (US chess Open section)

All  US CHESS players must be aware of the US Chess Rules which maybe found :

www.uscfsales.com/us-chess-federation-s-official-rules-of-chess-seventh-edition-2024

Skittles:

We always offer a seperate location for the players in between rounds  to get some extra game play time or go over their moves with coaches or parents. The Tournament hall is closed to specators and only certified Tournament Directors or Crusader Chess Staff or VFW staff will be allowed in the Tournament playing hall during games. Please enjoy the ambiance of the VFW. Be advised that bad behavior and distruptions may result in the removal of your player from the tournament. Please be respectful to the staff and respect other patrons who are visiting the  Post. Players are considered spectators when their games finish and must exit the play hall.  There may arise a specific occasion that a TD may allow spectators, but we will announce this should we have the need and it is up to the TD’s discretion.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT EVENT!!! SEE YOU AT THE BOARDS SOON!!