Monthly Classical and more at Manchester YMCA

Chess Spring Session #2 at the YMCA

Dates:

• May: 6, 13, 20, 27
• June: 3, 10, 17, 24

Time: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM

Location: Studio A, second floor, Granite YMCA, Manchester, NH

May:

• Event: Four-round classical tournament
• Details: One game per week, with a competitive section for US Chess Federation members and a casual section for non-rated play
• Time Control: 45 minutes per side with a 5-second increment

June:

• Event: Casual chess and a variety of chess activities for fun and improvement
• Activities: Chess variants like Hand and Brain, Chess 960, blindfold chess, game analysis, chess puzzles, and sparring

Entry Fee for entire 2 month session:

• $20 for non-members of the YMCA
• Free entry for Granite YMCA members

REGISTRATION: Advance registration required, either online at link, or in person at YMCA front desk
Register online at link:  https://ymcagranite.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?SearchText=chess
½ point byes upon advance request (limit 1 per tournament; additional 0 point byes allowed)

Prizes:

• Entry fee reimbursed for the winner of classical tournament
• Token prizes for top scores under 1000 and 1500

Schedule:

• 6:00 PM: Check-in, setup, and discussion on tactics and puzzle themes
• 6:30 PM: Check-in closes, round pairings formulated
• 6:45 PM: Game clocks start ticking
• 9:00 PM: Facility closes

Arrival:

• Arrive before 6:30 PM to ensure a pairing
• If arriving after 6:30 PM, contact the organizer to secure a pairing
• ½ point byes upon advance request (limit 1 per tournament; additional 0 point byes allowed)

Parking:

• Metered street parking available but limited
• Parking garage one block away at 2-98 Plaza Dr., Manchester (parking validated at Y front desk)

Accessibility:

• Elevator from street level available (ring buzzer for assistance)

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