Chess In the City
Blitz Event @ Schenectady
Monday, August 31, 2009Registration: 11-11:15am
Tournament: 11:30am-1:30pm
Under the Marquee in front of Proctors
5 rounds, 5 minutes for each player
Chess sets and clocks available
Exciting prizes for winners and deserving players!
Organized and run by the Schenectady Chess Club
Sponsored by Third Way, City Mission and Proctors
Chess Folks: The “Chess in the City” in downtown Schenectady(Electric City)that happens on Mondays will be a site for an exciting blitz event! It will be the “Grand Finale,” scheduled on Monday, August 31, 2008 – 11:00am to 1:30pm (Onsite registration from 11:00am to 11:15am. Pre registered players need to be there by 11:15am to be paired for the first round). It will be under the marquee in front of Proctors in 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305. It is 5 rounds of 5 minutes for each player blitz chess!
We have confirmed entries of Grand Master Ronen Har-Zvi (Former World Under 16 Champion) and National Master Deepak Aaron(Current New York State High School Champion) for this exciting event!
Come and test your playing skill with these strong players and with a host of players with various playing levels. Anybody who beats Ronen and those who defeat Deepak (Below 2200 USCF rating) will receive suitable prizes. Definitely, there are exciting prizes for winners and deserving players!
Tie breaks will be in force for the top three if there are any ties. Entry is absolutely free, so do ensure you sign up before the first round begins. Registration on site is between 11:00 and 11:15am. You can also preregister by writing back or calling (518)346-2275 Ext 318.
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