$150K in college scholarships and chess prizes

LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL
June 4 to 7, 2009

At the magnificent South Point Hotel and Spa

Susan Polgar World Open for Girls and Boys
June 5-7, 2009

Over $150,000 in college scholarships and chess prizes!

• The Susan Polgar World Open Chess Championship for Girls June 6-7
  The Susan Polgar World Open Chess Championship for Boys June 6-7
  • 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 4
• The Susan Polgar World Open Chess Puzzle Solving Contest for Girls and Boys June 5
• Free lecture by Susan Polgar for all players, as well as accompanying parents and coaches June 5
• A Tandem Simul by Susan Polgar against up to 70 players June 5
• The Susan Polgar World Open Blitz Chess Championship for Girls and Boys June 6
• Breakfast with Susan June 7

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.

http://www.vegaschessfestival.com/polgar/

South Point Hotel and Spa:

– Some of our many amenities include a 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, 64-lane bowling center and a handful of restaurants that cater to all appetites and tastes.
– Our distinctive hotel features spacious rooms and suites with 42-inch plasma televisions, Point Plush mattresses and Wireless Fidelity throughout.
– A unique feature to this property is its Equestrian Center, which is the finest horse facility in the country.
– Recently, we have added a fabulous 400-seat showroom that features headliner entertainment and dancing to live bands on weekends.