MAY 11TH TROPHY SCHOLASTIC

MAY 11TH SCHOLASTIC

REGISTRATION:  https://www.kingregistration.com/register/May11Scholastic

USCF RATED - YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF USCF TO PARTICIPATE

WHEN:  Saturday, May 11th.

WHERE: Houston Chess Studio, 250 Patton St. Suite H, Houston TX 77009

OPEN TO:   Kids in kindergarten through 12th rated under 1300 or unrated

FORMAT: 5 round Swiss System, G/25,d5. Rounds at 9am, 10am, 11am, lunch break, round 4 at 1pm, round 5 at 2pm. There are 3 cafes in the same strip center as The Studio, The Red Hot Noodle (Asian), Subway, and Patron Pizza.

SECTIONS:  Usually just one but if there are enough entries the tournament may be split into 2 sections at the discretion of the Tournament Director

ENTRY FEE:   $30 through Wednesday May 8th then $40.

PRIZES: Trophies to the top 5. PLUS the winner gets a free entry to an upcoming Saturday or Sunday Swiss of his/her choice.  That is a $45 value. Everyone gets a 2” medal with a neck ribbon that will fit players of all sizes.  

CANCELLATION:  You may cancel up to 24 hours before the beginning of round 1 and get a refund of what you paid minus $15, or you may apply the entire amount towards a future entry fee.

BYES: One ½ point bye available, must be declared before the beginning of round 2.  No last round byes except for zero point byes.

HOTEL INFO:  Holiday Inn Express, 3401 N. Main St., is less than a mile from The Studio, sorry no special discounts for chess players. Phone 832-834-6197.  Also within a mile is the Heights House Hotel, America’s Best Value, and a Luxury Inn.  Google them for info.

THE HOUSTON CHESS STUDIO:  Houston’s only ‘brick and mortar’ chess venue is dedicated to providing a quality chess playing experience for players of all levels and their parents. Centrally and conveniently located at 250 Patton St., Suite H, Houston TX 77009.  Just inside North Loop 610 and just 2 blocks off North I-45.  There are 3 restaurants in the same strip center as The Studio: The Red Hot Noodle (Asian), Subway, and Patron Pizza.  Several others are within walking distance.  Plenty of FREE parking.

SCANNING  All players are subject to being electronically scanned (“wanded”) in order to help prevent cheating.

UPCOMING EVENTS  https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/poisonpawns

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