Peninsula Chess League - May 2015

IMPORTANT: This tournament is only open to children living in the San Francisco Peninsula area.

Summary

• Date: Friday, May 8th, 2015
• Time: 6:40pm - 9pm
• Location: Belmont Public Library
• Pre-registration is required.
• For K-8th graders on the peninsula.
• There will be 6 sections of approximately 15 players each:
• USCF advanced section (approx rated 800-1200)
• USCF intermediate section (approx rated 400-800
• USCF beginner section (approx rated under 400)
• Unrated intermediate
• Unrated beginner 1 (3rd-5th grade)
• Unrated beginner 2 (K-2nd grade)
• All games in the USCF sections will be USCF Quick-Rated.
• Time control for all games: G/18 (no delay)
• Each player will play 3 games.
• Individual swiss format, except players are guaranteed not to play against other players from their school.
• Round times: 6:50pm, 7:30pm, 8:10pm. Trophies: 8:50pm
• Players must play for the school they currently attend, except 5th graders (and below) may play for their elementary school alma mater
• 6th graders and above must play in either the unrated intermediate section, or one of the USCF rated sections.
• Trophies will mainly be distributed based on team performance. Limited individual trophies will be available. See below for details.
• Your team has a better chance of winning trophies if your team has more players, so encourage your classmates to register.