JOIN US NEXT WEEKEND FOR THE
******* $10,000 U.S. CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS *******
The 2007 U.S. Class Chess Championships are less than a week away! Players from seven different states (Texas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oregon, California, Missouri, and Arizona), Washington DC, and Canada have signed up to play! In the Masters division, IM Danny Fernandez is still the top seed but several local masters will be there to challenge him! The Scholastic side event will have a large group from Louisiana ready to challenge the Texas students! There is still time to get the early rate for the tournament entry fee, and there are a few hotel rooms at the DoubleTree Hotel still available at the special chess rate of $79, but they are going fast . . . so make your reservation today!
If you have already registered, we thank you for your participation. This event promises to be exciting!
TOURNAMENT DETAILS BELOW.
To register on line: Go to www.cajunchess. com (click on Upcoming Tournaments)
To register by phone: (713) 530-7820 or (504) 905-2971.
The SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, for those in grades K-12 . . . 4 sections and 4 rounds . . . trophies, medals, gifts and fun for all . . .
2007 U.S. CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS
OCT. 19-21, 2007 -- Houston, Texas
5-Round Swiss, G/120 – 3-day or 2-day Schedule Available
Open Section will be FIDE Rated
$10,000 PRIZE FUND - 70% Guaranteed
(b/200 paid entries, $7,000 min. guaranteed)
FREE ENTRY FOR ALL GMs & IMs
(EF deducted from winnings)
SIDE EVENT: SCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT - TEAM & INDIVIDUAL – ONE DAY ONLY – Saturday, Oct. 20th – 4 Rd. Swiss, G/30
[Scholastic Players may play in both Scholastic and Adult Tournament if desired]
TROPHY OR MEDAL AND CHESS GIFT TO ALL SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS
SEPARATE TOURNAMENT HALL FOR SCHOLASTIC PLAYERS
BRING YOUR OLD CHESS BOOKS & CLOCKS -- WE’LL BUY & TRADE !!!
SIDE EVENTS: CAJUN “KNOCK-OUT” G/5 BLITZ TOURNAMENT (SAT. NIGHT after Round 3) & CAJUN BOUNTY (defeat the top ranked player and win free entry into our next tournament)!
SPECIALS: EVERY Scholastic Player will receive a FREE chess gift. FREE Chess Clock to the player who travels farthest to tournament. FREE parking ! ! !
PLACE:
DoubleTree Hotel, 15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Houston, TX 77032
(Hotel is less than 1 mile from Bush International Airport -- free shuttle bus to hotel)
Hotel Rate: $79 (single, double, triple or quad). Call 1-800-222-TREE or 281-848-4000; mention the Cajun Chess tournament & reserve early to ASSURE CHESS RATE (rooms not reserved by Sept. 28th may not get special chess rate).
NOTE: YOU MUST PLAY IN YOUR OWN CLASS OR "UP" ONE CLASS ONLY
UPPER SECTIONS, PRIZE FUND, AND SCHEDULES:
Master (2200+): $1000-500-300
Expert (2000-2199): $800-400-200
Class A (1800-1999): $800-400-$200
Class B (1600-1799): $800-400-$200
Class C (1400-1599): $800-400-$200
Class D (1200-1399): $800-400-$200
Class E (Under 1200): $300-200-$100
Unrated: $300-200-$100
3-Day Schedule: On-site Registration Fri. 5:30-7pm. Rds. Fri. 8pm; Sat. 11am-6:30pm; Sun. 9am-1:30pm.
2-Day Schedule: On-site Registration Sat. 8:30-10am. (Rds. 1 & 2, G/75) Rds. Sat. 11am-2:30pm- 6:30pm; Sun. 9am-1:30pm.
Both Schedules merge at Round 3.
SCHOLASTIC SECTIONS, PRIZES, AND SCHEDULE (Individual only):
Sections: K-2, K-5, K-8, K-12. Four rounds will be played; Game in 30 minutes (each opponent gets 30 minutes to complete his game). Scholastic players may play in scholastic and adult sections only if they register in the 3-day adult section (first game on Friday night).
Prizes: Trophies to the top 3 individuals AND top 3 teams in EACH section. Every non-trophy winner receives a souvenir chess medal. Awards ceremony immediately after last round.
Scholastic Schedule: Scholastic tournament is 1 day only, Sat., Oct. 20. On-site Registration Sat. 11am-12 noon. Round 1 at 1:00pm. Other rounds will immediately follow.
BYES (1/2-point):
Available all Rounds (must commit before Round 3).
TIEBREAKS: USCF-recommended computer tiebreaks will decide trophy and medal placements for all winners in scholastic sections, and for plaque winners in upper sections.
ENTRY FEES:
Upper Sections: $79 by Oct. 17th; $89 at site.
Special Entry Fee for Class E, Unrated players, & Juniors (Under 18 yrs old) playing in Class C, D or E: $49 by Oct. 17th, $59 at site.
Scholastic Sections: $20 by Oct. 17th; $25 at site.
REGISTRATION: You may register on-line (www.cajunchess. com -- click on "Upcoming Tournaments" ), by phone (504-905-2971 or 713-530-7820) , by fax (504-208-9620) , or by sending check and registration info to: Franc Guadalupe, 305 Willow Pointe Dr., League City, TX 77573.
AVIS CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT:
800-331-1600, Use AWD #J996774 to receive discount.
ADDITIONAL INFO OR QUESTIONS: Call Cajun Chess at 504-905-2971 or Franc Guadalupe at 713-530-7820, or email cajunchess@yahoo. com.
We'll see if there will be Filipino chessers for this event.
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