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| Tournament Schedule: 2009 - 2010 Local Valley State National Feb. 3, 2010: Garcia Middle School Chess Tournament (Brownsville,Tx.) Flyer Feb.20&21,2010: Texas State Scholastic Championships (Dallas,Tx) Flyer Mar. 6, 2010: Porter High School Chess Tournament (Brownsville,Tx.) FlyerTBA The 5th Annual Susan Polgar National Open for Girls & The 4th Annual Susan Polgar National Open for Boys Mar 5-7,2010 Carefree Resort, Carefree, Az. Flyer |
| STCC South Texas Chess Center Corpus Christi, Texas (361)331-6899 www.director@southtexaschesscenter.com |
| Tournaments Training Support Special Guests Equipment |
| Training The Following Links will help you with some Basic chess problems and games to review. Please, use these to supplement personal training and to give your chess player additional resources. |
| Information Board: Lesson's are being conducted on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursday. For more details call:361-779-0834 and ask for Coach Deleon. |
| Danny & Andy with GM Alexandra Kosteniuk the current Women's World Champion. They also, played her in a Simul match. |
| Danny & Andy also, met and visited with an Old friend WGM Anna Zatonskih the Current U.S.Women's Champion. She was conducting a simultaneous Exibition at Supernationals IV also. |
| Danny & Andy with GM Nakamura one of the youngest Gm's ever. The photo was taken on his birthday. Happy Birthday! |
| Danny & Andy with my best Friend GM Susan Polgar. Susan is the Director of the Susan Polgar Institute of Chess Excellence(SPICE) at Texas Tech University in Lubbock,Texas. |
| Danny & Andy with GM Gilberto Hernandez, Gilberto is a very close friend of our family and a Great! Chess Player. |
| Danny & Andy with GM Sam Palatnik Coach of the University of Maryland and Baltimore College Chess Team. |
| These Chess Grandmasters are just a few of the Great Players we have had the privilege to meet with our chess travels. Chess has allowed us to travel and meet some very interesting people and see some beautiful locations. I encourage every parent who has he opportunity to get involved in chess to "Go For It" Chess has been a great game for my sons and other students I have taught. |
| The Polgar Sisters |
Fifth Annual SUSAN POLGAR NATIONAL OPEN FOR GIRLS & Fourth Annual SUSAN POLGAR NATIONAL OPEN FOR BOYS Sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School/ Adults U1600 March 5-7, 2010 | Carefree Resort | 37220 N Mule Train Rd, Carefree 85377 | Game/45 Schedule: Friday, March 5 6:30 PM Puzzle Solving Championship 7:00 PM Bughouse Championship (Open to All Scholastic Players) Round 1 7:30 PM Bughouse Championship Round 2 8:00 PM Bughouse Championship Round 3 8:30 PM Bughouse Championship Round 4 9:00 PM Bughouse Championship Round 5 Saturday, March 6 9:15 AM Main Event Round 1 11:30 AM Main Event Round 2 1:30 PM Main Event Round 3 3:30 PM Main Event Round 4 6:00 PM Blitz Championship Round 1 6:30 PM Blitz Championship Round 2 7:00 PM Blitz Championship Round 3 7:30 PM Blitz Championship Round 4 8:00 PM Blitz Championship Round 5 Sunday, March 7 9:00 AM Main Event Round 5 11:00 AM Main Event Round 6 1:00 PM Main Event Round 7 3:30 PM Awards Ceremony 5:30 PM Susan Polgar 64 Board Simultaneous Exhibition Accommodation: Carefree Resort, 37220 N Mule Train Rd, Carefree AZ 85377 480-488-5300 @ $129 Prizes: Main Event: (All Scholastic Sections): Awesome Netbook Computer to 1st, $200 (in Chess Prizes) to 2nd, $150 to 3rd $100 to 4th, $50 to 5th All the above are in kind, chess prizes such as chess books/DVDs, etc and not a cash prize. Digital Clock to 7-0 score, Trophies to top 20 Individuals, Trophies to top 3 teams, Medals to 21st-30th Individuals, Medals to 4-6th Teams, Trophies to top 3 Parent/Child/Sibling Teams. Adult Section: $300-$200-$150-$100 in cash prizes, based on 20 paid entries. Scholarships to Texas Tech University will awarded based in part on the performance in this event. Please visit the tournament website for more details. Bughouse Championship: Trophies top 10 teams. Blitz Championship: Primary - trophies to top 10, Elementary – trophies to top 10, Middle School – Trophies to top 10, High School / Adult U1600 – trophies to top 5 Puzzle Solving Championship: Trophies to top 3 individuals. Entry Fees: Main Event: $55 by 1/29; $59 by 2/12; $65 by 2/26; $69 after. On Site registration will receive Rd 1 (1/2 pt) bye. USCF & ASCF Rated (Current Membership for either organization is sufficient) Puzzle Solving Championship: $15 if by 2/26; $20 after. Registration closes 5:30pm Fri 3/5. Bughouse Championship: $20 (Team) by 2/26; $25 (Team) after. Registration closes 6:00pm. Susan Polgar 64 Board Simultaneous Exhibitions: $25 by 2/26; $30 after. Registration ends 15 minutes prior to Start Time. Limit to 1st 64 players. Blitz Championship: $20 by 2/26; $25 after. Registration closes 5:30pm. Registration Information To Register on-line Visa/Mastercard, go to www.chessemporium.com To Register by phone with credit card call: 602-482-4867 To Register by fax with Visa/Mastercard number: 602-494-6025 To Register by mail, send check or Visa/Mastercard number to: Chess Emporium, 10801 N. 32nd St. # 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028 All entrants must meet grade and qualification requirements, and have current membership in the American Scholastic Chess Federation (ASCF) or United States Chess Federation (USCF) to be in the main event. For more info, call 602-482-4867. CHESS EMPORIUM 10801 N. 32nd St. #6 Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-482-4867 www.chessemporium.com |
| Chess Grandmaster Susan Polgar |
| Victoria Open USCF Rated 4 Round Swiss g/60 March 27, 2010 Victoria College - Student Center 2200 E. Red River Victoria, TX 77901 One Section: Open to all players. Entry Fee: $10 if paid before March 20th; $15 at site. Must be USCF member - various membership types available at site. Entries to: Lisa DeVries 217 Nantucket Ave B103 Victoria, TX 77904 Registration: 8:00am-8:45am Rounds: 9:00am; others ASAP, with one hour lunch between RD2-RD3. Prizes: Based on 65% of entries; 1st place, 2nd place, <1600. More prizes possible based on entries. Wheelchair Access, Limited Smoking, and NO Computers. For more information: contact Lisa DeVries at lisa.devries@victoriacollege.edu Ricardo Aparicio at goldencrescentchess@live.com. |
Awards *Individual medals to all Kinder players 21st place and beyond. *Individual trophies 1st—10th and medals for 11th through 20th place finishers. *Team trophies 1st– 5th place Contact for Information: Email: tsilvestri@bisd.us Tracey Silvestri or mgespinosa@bisd.us Monica G. Espinosa This is an official USCF-rated tournament, USCF rules and regulations will be strictly adhered to. No spectators/coaches will be allowed in the playing area during the tournament play. All players must have current memberships in order to play. Participants must provide their own equipment (boards, pieces, pencils, clocks, etc.) Sections will be: Kinder/First, Primary, Elementary, Middle School, High School. Food & Beverages available for sale. Registration: *First round starts at 9:00 am Time control is Game 30 *Fee of $14.00. No on-site registrations will be allowed. *Registrations due no later than Wednesday, February 10th, 2010(deadline). *USCF membership required. *Unproven membership will require an additional USCF Fee *Registration may be mailed or hand delivered to: (no faxes will be accepted) JV Garcia Chess Team, *Payment or PO must accompany registrations. *Please make checks payable to JV Garcia Chess Team *No changes will be allowed on tournament day. *Select your classification carefully. *Absolutely no refunds after noon on Friday, February 12th, 2010. *For more information, contact Tracey Silvestri at (956) 245-2348 or Monica G. Espinosa at (956) 466-9899 Chief Tournament Director: Victor Flores Chief Pairing Directors: Remy Ferrari & James Houtaling Please submit this form with proper payment. Entry will not be considered without payment. Placement (Sections) (Check one only!!!) K-1 Primary(K-3) E l e m entary(K-5) Middle School ,High School(K-12 ) USCF Status :(Check One) __Current (Not Expired)__Pending (Newest Receipt attached) __New / Renewing (Fee Age 12 & under $16.00; Age 13-15 $20.00; Age: 24 & under $24.00 Full Legal Name_________________________________________ Date of Birth _____/_____/_____ Home Address___________________________________________ Phone#_____________________ USCF Number ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Exp. ____/____/____ Rating ________ School Name _____________________________________________ Grade _________ E-mail ________________________________________ Circle Requested BYES (First one @ 1/2 pt. others @ 0 pts.) Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Fees Enclosed Registration ________________@ $14.00 USCF Membership __________ Total ____________ |
| Garcia Middle School Scholastic Chess Tournament February 13, 2010 5701 FM 802, Brownsville,Tx. (956)832-6300 |
