Event Overview
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 10th TROPHY SCHOLASTIC
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY LIST: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/SUNDAY-SCHOLASTIC-NOV-10
USCF RATED - UNRATED PLAYERS WELCOME!
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF USCF TO PARTICIPATE
WHEN: SUNDAY, November 10th.
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 November 6th, then $40.
PRIZES: Trophies to the top five 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 for any round except the last round. The bye 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, phone 832-834-6197 and ask for the Houston Chess Studio discount, or if booking online use code ALDR9. Also within a mile is the Heights House Hotel, an 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 scanned (“wanded”) in order to help prevent cheating.
UPCOMING EVENTS: https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/poisonpawns
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250 Patton St, Suite H
HOUSTON, TX 77009
United States