The winner(s) of each of the girl’s section will qualify for the 2010 Susan Polgar Girl’s Invitational which will take place at Texas Tech University on July 25-30, 2010!
| June 10 to 13, 2010 | South Point · Hotel · Casino · Spa |
| LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL | |
Susan Polgar World Championship for Girls and Boys
| Enter Now! | Summary | Championship | Side Events | Chess Camp | Breakfast with Susan |
Please join us for many spectacular events and lots of fun:
- The Susan Polgar World Chess Championship for Girls June 12-13
The Susan Polgar World Chess Championship for Boys June 12-13- Scholarships to Texas Tech will be awarded based in part on performance in these events.
- The Susan Polgar International Chess Camp (for all ages) June 10
- The Susan Polgar World Championship Puzzle Solving Contest for Girls and Boys June 11
- Free lecture by Susan Polgar for all players, as well as accompanying parents and coaches June 11
- A Tandem Simul by Susan Polgar against up to 70 players June 11
- The Susan Polgar World Blitz Chess Championship for Girls and Boys June 12
- Breakfast with Susan June 13
In compliance with the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act all non-gaming areas of the South Point Hotel, including the Convention Center and restaurants, are NON-SMOKING
| 5 Round | USCF Rated Swiss System Tournament | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Time Control | Game/45 minutes · 5 second time delay will be used with no subtraction | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 Sections |
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| Trophies | Top 10 individuals in each section Top 3 (3-player) school/club teams each section Special Medals to 11th-20th Individuals and 4th-6th Teams |
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| Prizes | 1st in each section A netbook computer loaded with chess programs. 2nd – 5th $200-$150-$100-$50 in chess prizes |
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| Scholarships | to Texas Tech will be awarded based in part on performance in this event. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Entry Fee | $59 by 5/19, $69 by 6/9, $80 on site. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Registration | Friday 4-8 p.m. & Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rounds | Saturday 11 a.m, 1:30 p.m & 4 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m & 1:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony Saturday 10 a.m. Awards Ceremony Sunday 4:30 p.m. |
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| Ratings | The June USCF Rating Supplement will be used. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Membership | in the U.S. Chess Federation is required of all players. You may join with your entry or on site. Players will not be allowed to complete the tournament without a valid membership. |
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
This is a fun event. My daughter played in it twice.
How many are already signed up to go? You usually give us numbers.