TEXAS MIDWEST CELEBRATION
DATE: SATURDAY, March 28, 2009
GAME: G/60
PRIZES: CASH (based on number of entries; total cash payout will be 100
percent of entry fees after expenses for rating the tournament)
FEE: REGULAR, $15 /JR. & SENIOR, $10
REGISTRATION: 9:00-9:30 A.M.
ROUNDS: 9:30 12:15 2:15 4:15
LOCATION: HILLCREST CHURCH OF CHRIST (Southwest Entrance)
650 E. Ambler, Abilene TX 79601
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:
John H. Williams
907 Ruswood Circle
Abilene, TX 79601
325-672-4097 John@TritebutTrue.com
PROOF OF CURRENT USCF MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED; YOU MAY JOIN THE USCF AT THE TOURNAMENT OR JOIN ONLINE AT WWW.USCHESS.ORG .
NO SMOKING, NO COMPUTERS
BRING SETS AND CLOCKS, PLEASE
For your information,
The Hillcrest Church of Christ is located in northeast Abilene near Abilene Christian University. Ambler Avenue is near I-20 and becomes Highway 351 as it intersects with I-20. Coming from the west on I-20, take the Abilene Christian University exit 288 (Albany, Hwy 351). Take Judge Ely (the first right turn) to Ambler and turn right. The church is about three blocks away. Coming from the east on I-20, take exit 288 (Albany, Hwy 351). Turn left on Ambler and go 0.8 mile to the church. North-south streets like Treadaway also intersect Ambler.
Enter the church on the southwest side and go down the hall to the classroom where the tournament is held.
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Frenship High School And The Frenship High School Chess Club
Present
1st Annual Tiger Chess Tournament
Saturday, April 4th, 2009
A 5-Round Tournament!
Event Site: Frenship High School, Wolfforth, Texas
Contact Info: ncopeland@frenship.us
chase.watters@ttuhsc.edu
Description: A 5 Round Chess Tournament. Individuals will play all five games. If a player is a USCF member their games will be rated.
All players must check in and attend orientation/arrival in the Cafeteria to make sure everyone is present. On-site registration will occur at orientation/arrival, starting at 12:00.
Sections: There will be one scholastic K-12 section and an Adult section. Based on turnout additional sections could be added.
Entry Fees: $5 per person, with T-Shirts being available for purchase at additional cost.
Tournament Schedule:
12:00 – 12:30: Arrival/Orientation/Registration
12:30 – 1:10: Round 1
1:30 – 2:10: Round 2
2:30 – 3:10: Round 3
3:30 – 4:10: Round 4
4:30 – 5:10: Round 5
5:10 – 5:30: Award Ceremony
Please send all fees to Frenship High School by March 30th
Or pay on site with a late fee of $2
Address: PO Box 100, Wolfforth TX 79382
C.O. Nicholas Copeland/Chess Club
Make all checks out to Frenship High School Chess Club or Frenship High School.
Question about the Photo:
The depicted Chess Pieces look like the usual ‘Ultimate Triple Weight’ Plastic Pieces, but there are little differences:
the Queen has less sharp edges and the Knight seems to be a little taller.
Is this a new set and if yes, where is it available?