First meeting of the new semester for the 20+ members of the Texas Tech Knight Raiders Chess Team
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Knight Raiders having fun at first official team meeting
First meeting of the new semester for the 20+ members of the Texas Tech Knight Raiders Chess Team
The "Unofficial" TTU Mascot Video
The Knight Raiders are features at the SPICE Chess Park on campus at the 11th minute
UIL Invitational - Chess Puzzle Solving
UIL Invitational - Chess Puzzle Solving
Saturday, September 24, 2011
at the Science Spectrum
Sections: K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 Grades
Entry fee is only $5!
On-site registration: 9:00 am-12:15 pm | Competition: 12:30 pm-1:00 pm
Awesome chess prizes for the winners in each section!
Info: SPICE 806-742-7742 or email SPICE@ttu.edu
Please register at www.spice.ttu.edu (and then click on Events on the left hand side) or send Entry Blank and Fees
to TTU-SPICE send to: SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409-5080.
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Entry Form 9-24-11- UIL: Please PRINT all information and make check/money order to TTU-SPICE.
Name: _______________________ Phone: (_____) __________School_____________
Address: _________________________ City/State: _____________ Zip:___________
Email: ________________________________ DOB: _________Section____________
8th “Get Smart! Play Chess!” Fall Scholastic Chess Championship
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE)
The Susan Polgar Foundation
and the Knight Raiders present
8th “Get Smart! Play Chess!” Fall Scholastic Chess Championship
Saturday, September 24, 2011
A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)
Event Site: Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX
Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.edu
Description of Tournament: A USCF rated Individual and Team Scholastic Championship
Games are played in five sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (K-8), High School (K-12) and Novice section K-12 (no USCF membership required). There is a total of 30 minutes maximum per player per game.
On-site registration and check in 8:30am-9:30am. All players must check in by 9:45am. Later arrival will receive a ½ point bye for the first round.
Round schedule: 10:15am -11:30am-1:15pm and 2:30pm
UIL Invitational Puzzle-Solving at 12:30pm.
Entry Fees: $10 received by 9/16; $15 received by 9/22, or on site $20. A valid USCF membership required in all sections, except Novice K-12. It can be obtained at www.uschess.org or onsite on 9/24 until 10am. The entry for the UIL Puzzle Solving is $5.
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 finishers in each section. Trophies to top 3 school teams in each section.
Special valuable chess prizes to the top overall finisher in each section sponsored by the Susan Polgar Foundation! Team prizes are based on the top 3 individual scores from the same school within the same section. Also special trophy for top Sibling, top Parent/Child and top Coach/Student teams. Prize giving ceremony will be held shortly after the end of the last game which is around 3:45pm.
Chess boards and sets will be provided. Bring a chess clock if you have one.
Please register at www.spice.ttu.edu (and then click on Events on the left hand side) or send Entry Blank and Fees to TTU-SPICE send to: SPICE Box 45080 Lubbock, TX 79409-5080.
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Entry Form 9-24-11: Please PRINT all information and make check/money order to TTU-SPICE.
Name: _________________________ Phone: (_____) __________School___________
Address: __________________________ City/State: ____________ Zip:___________
Email: ________________________________ DOB: ______Section_______________
USCF Rating (if any) _____USCF ID#:_______ Amount Enclosed (No cash, please) $______
Sibling Team____Parent/Child Team____ Student/Coach Team___ Bye request R1 R2 R3 R4
8th “Get Smart! Play Chess!” Open
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE)
The Susan Polgar Foundation
and the Knight Raiders present
8th “Get Smart! Play Chess!” Open
Saturday, September 24, 2011
A 4 Round Swiss USCF Rated Tournament (Game/30)
Event Site: Science Spectrum 2579 S. Loop 289, Lubbock, TX
Contact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.edu
Description of Tournament: An open tournament for all players. USCF membership required.
Registration: On-site registration and check in 8:30am-10:00am. All players must check in by
10:15am. Late arrival will receive a ½ point bye for the first round. Chess boards and sets
provided, bring clock.
Round schedule: 10:30am - 12:00pm - 1:30pm and 3:00pm
Entry Fee: $15 by 9/16, $20 by 9/22; after or onsite $25. K-12 or TTU students $15.
Entry fee includes access to the museum OR one free IMAX movie.
Prizes: 1st $125 2nd $75 3rd $25Top U-2000 $50 Top U-1600 $50. All prizes are based on 20 paid entries.
Please send Entry Blank and Entry Fee to Susan Polgar Foundation at 6923 Indiana Ave. #154 Lubbock, TX 79413
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9-24-11 Open Entry Form: Please PRINT all information and make check to Susan Polgar Foundation.
Name: __________________________Phone: (_____)______________
Address: _________________ City/State:________________ Zip:_____
Email:________________________________________DOB:________
USCF ID# and expiration date:_________USCF Rating (if any) ______
Sibling Team_____Parent/Child Team_____ Student/Coach Team_____
Amount paid____Check#_____Cash_____ Bye request R1 R2 R3 R4
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Big National Chess Day Celebration on October 8th!
Big National Chess Day Celebration on October 8th! There will be many additional surprise events during the tournament!
The 2011 SP World Open for Boys and Girls has moved from Las Vegas (in June 2011) to Chicago (in October 2011) per the request of many parents and coaches. I expect this event will be bigger and better than ever! I would like to thank the organizer of the LV Chess Festival for hosting this event in previous years. The North American Chess Association will be the new host this year.
Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls 2011
October 7 – 10, 2011
Doubletree Hotel – Oakbrook, IL
Over $100,000 in Chess Prizes and Scholarships
7R Swiss System; 8 sections: (K-3), (4-5), (6-8), (9-12)
| Time Controls: | (K-3) G/30 + 5/sec delay (4-5) G/45 + 5/sec delay (6-8) G/45 + 5/sec delay (9-12) G/60 + 5/sec delay |
| Round Times: | (K-3) Sat/Sun 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Mon 10am (4-5) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (6-8) Sat/Sun 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm; Mon 10am (9-12) Sat/Sun 11am, 2pm, 5pm; Mon 10am |
| Side Events: | Bughouse – Friday 7:30pm Puzzle Solving – Saturday 7:30pm Blitz – Sunday 7:30pm |
Ongoing Side Event: Walk-in simul presented by the Chicago Blaze US Chess League team. Done with your game or waiting for your child to finish? Take on a member of the Chicago Blaze between the hours of 12pm and 6pm!
Additional side events to be listed closer to event date. Please check the tournament website for more details.
All equipment will be provided (boards, sets, clocks). Organizer provided equipment must be used. Equipment will be on discounted sale upon tournament completion for school clubs and parents to purchase.
Cajun Chess will be equipment vendor onsite.
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
Prizes(Boys and Girls – All sections)
All 4th – 12th grade participants who are not a current member of the US Chess Federation will receive a 1-year free membership (no magazine option) included with their tournament entry fee.
All (K-12) participants will receive a free 1-year membership to ChessKid.com (a $49.95 value!)
1st place: Netbook Computer
2nd place: $250 in Chess Prizes
3rd place: $175 in Chess Prizes
4th place: $100 in Chess Prizes
1st place in 9-12 to receive scholarship to Texas Tech University!
Trophies to top 15 individuals
Trophies to top 4 school teams*
Trophies to top 4 club teams*
Certificate of Participation for all players
Tournament Fees
$45 post-marked by 8/27/2011
$50 post-marked by 9/10/2011
$55 post-marked by 9/24/2011
$60 thereafter and onsite
Side events are each $15 mailed in with entry or $20 on-site
Register Online Now
Payments to be mailed to (payable):
North American Chess Association
4957 Oakton Street Suite 113
Skokie, IL 60077
Questions: sevan@nachess.org
or call 847.423.8626
Mention Polgar Tournament in your message
* Top 4 player scores count toward school team prizes; school team trophies awarded in each section; Top 4 player scores count towards club team prizes; club team trophies awarded overall (not based on sections).
| Doubletree Hotel – 1909 Spring Road – Oakbrook, IL 60523 – 630.472.6000 |
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