Hello Everyone,
This is just a reminder for those who want to join the FRIDAY KNIGHT MARATHON (Tonight at 7:30 pm) and NorCal House of Chess Quads (Saturday, January 15). This is also information about our group classes and individualized coaching.
A. FRIDAY KNIGHT MARATHON
You will be getting a bye (half-point) for the first round and still get the chance to play 5 more quality games. Check our website for the previous players who attended.
6-ss rounds, one rated game every Friday night. Time control is G/90.
Begins: 7:30-7:45 p.m. January 7, 2011. January 14, 21, 28, February 4, & 11.
NorCal House of Chess 45401 Research Avenue, Suite 141, Fremont, CA 94539
Entry Fee: $45. Add $ 10.00 if you’re not a member of the club. Adults/Kids are all welcome.
Cash Prizes/Chess Products (Software, Video, etc.): 65% of the prize fund given to 1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall, Under 1800, Under 1600, Under 1400. Under 1200. Under 1000. All lower-rated players are eligible to win higher class prizes.
The tournament will follow USCF rules and all players must be current members of the USCF through the end February 2011.
A request for up to two 1/2 point byes will be accepted if requested in advance.
All questions and bye requests should be sent to NorCalHouseofChess@gmail.com/ castro.ted@gmail.com or call (415) 756-1204 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (415) 756-1204 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Advance Entries
1. IM Ricardo De Guzman (2460)
2. NM Rohan Agrawal (2200)
3. DEMETRIUS GOINS (2100)
4. TED CASTRO (2000)
5. ARMAAN KALYANPUR (1645)
6. JOSHUA CHAN (1375)
7. JAMES PFLAGING (880)
8. VIGNESH VADARAJAN (1500)
9. ANTONIO RABADAN (1658)
10. PRANAV SENTHILKUMAR (1058)
11. JOHN CHAN (1000)
12. JAZON ZHANG (1000)
13. SADRI DULAY (1300)
14. ISHAS KEKRE (1200)
15. CALVIN TAM (1300)
16. BALAJI DAGUPPATI (800)
17. CHENYI ZHAO (900)
18. AANEESH
19. SETH CASTRO (750)
20. AMIT SANT (1450)
21. JOYCE LAFORTEZA (900)
22. TOMMY KOH (800)
23. WALTER CLARETE (1389)
24. ELVIC CASTRO (1567)
25. MATHEW BENSON (1671)
26. KEVIN MOY (1700)
B. NORCAL HOUSE OF CHESS QUADS (JANUARY 15 SATURDAY)
3 rounds, 4 players in each Quad
$ 25.00 ($ 22 for members)
USCF-Rated
G/45 mins. 9:30 am is the registration and games start at 10 am thru 2:30 pm.
Trophies for top winners and medals for those who participated.
c. GROUP CLASSES
1. Beginner/Intermediate Classes – Two-hour chess class grouped according to chess level and rating. Classes are held in groups of 10-14 students. Rate is $ 12.00 per hour.
START DATE – January 22 thru March 5, 2011. Saturday 10 am-12 pm.
2. Private-group classes – small groups of 4-6 students for advance kids. The fee is $ 30.00 per class.
ON-GOING – Every Friday from 6:10-7:30. 1 slot available.
We’re opening another private group class on Sundays from 10:30-12 am. Just let us know if you’re interested.
3. Individualized coaching – we can refer you to our highly qualified top coaches depending on your level and schedule. On-line classes are also available.
GM VARUZHAN AKOBIAN
IM RICARDO DE GUZMAN
FM DANIEL BRYANT
Top-notch Coach TED CASTRO (limited slots available)
ANTONIO RABADAN (South Bay area)
MATHEW BENSON (Cupertino/Saratoga area)
JOYCE LAFORTEZA (beginners class)
thanks and best regards,
TED CASTRO
Great event.