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SUMMARY:2nd World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce the organization of the 2nd World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled. Under the auspices of the World Chess Federation (FIDE)\, US Chess and the New Jersey Chess Federation. Our main sponsors are the US Chess Trust\, KIND and other individual donors and supporters. \nThis championship will be held in Cherry Hill\, New Jersey\, USA from August 8-12\, 2018 (Arrival day is August 7 and departing Day August 13). \nThis is the official invitation to all eligible participants\, as approved by the FIDE Commission “Chess for the Disabled” (DIS). \nThe FIDE World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled is an event only for disabled chess players who are under 20 years old as of August 7\, 2018. Each relevant chess association (IBCA\, IPCA\, ICCD) regulates the conditions of their participation. \nThe FIDE World Junior Chess Championship for the Disabled is held as an individual open tournament. The event will provide an special recognition to the top players under 8\, 10\, 12\, 14\, 16\, 18 & 20. \nA team may represent a National Federation. All the players of a team must be members of the same federation. National Federations must have at least two players to make a team\, although no maximum number of players. The top three scores of team members will count as the team score for championship purposes. \nFor more detailed information\, please review the event’s regulations which can be found on this page\, under the “Regulations” tab. \nTournament Format\nThe competition will be played as a 7-round Swiss tournament. USCF Membership is required for USA Players. No half-points byes\, only zero-point byes. \nTime control:\nGame in 120 minutes\, plus a 5 second dealy starting from move 1. \nEntry Fees (per player):\nPlease note: The total entry fee is in USD and includes the FIDE fee of $60 plus the Tournament Entry Fee. The Tournament fee depends on your registration date. \n\nBy May 15: Total Entry Fee $140 USD (FIDE fee $60 USD; Tournament Fee $80)\nBy June 15: Total Entry Fee $160 USD (FIDE fee $60; Tournament Fee $100)\nAfter June 15: Total Entry Fee $180 USD (FIDE fee $60; Tournament Fee $120)\n\nNo on-site registration. \nTournament Schedule\n\nWednesday\, August 8th; Round at 4pm\nThursday\, August 9th; Round at 4pm\nFriday\, August 10th\, Round at 4pm\nSaturday\, August 11th\, Rounds at 10am & 3:30pm\nSunday\, August 12th\, Rounds at 10am & 3:30pm\n\nFree Master Training Program\nFree Master Training Program available August 8-10\, from 9am-2pm only for players participating in this event. \nTrainers and Directors: Dov Gorman and IO\, FIDE Trainer Beatriz Marinello. \nOrganization\n\nChief Arbiter: Carol Jarecki\, USA\nChief Organizer: International Organizer\, Beatriz Marinello\, USA\nDeputy Chief Arbiter: Martha Underwood\nConsultants: GM Thomas Luther\, Janelle Losoff and Sean Manross\nChief Press Officer and Tech Support: Dora Martinez\n\nContact\nOrganizer\, Beatriz Marinello: beatriz@chesseducators.com; 1-917-553-4522 \nGeneral Inquiries: info@chesseducators.com; info@worldjuniorchess.org \nPress Officer: dora@lensethics.org \n—->> Online Registration and compete details on the official website: www.WorldJuniorChess.org
URL:https://www.chesseducators.com/event/2nd-world-junior-chess-championship-for-the-disabled/
CATEGORIES:International Chess Tournaments
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SUMMARY:International Mid Atlantic Tournament
DESCRIPTION:International Mid Atlantic Tournament\nCherry Hill\, New Jersey USA\nAugust 10-12\, 2018\n$5\,000 prize fund guaranteed!\nOverview\nChess Educators in partnership with South Jersey Innovation Center are delighted to welcome chess players to play in the International Mid Atlantic Tournament. This event is open to all chessplayers. \n \nOfficial Hotel and Playing Site:\n \nCrowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill is located on 2349 Marlton Pike W Cherry Hill\, NJ 08002 within 5 miles of Philadelphia’s Center City. Closest airport Philadelphia. \nCut off for group reservation “Chess Educators” is on July 9\, 2018 – however there are still a limited number of rooms available at the ‘group rate’ for both King and or Queen/Queen guestrooms $112 rate per night. – please contact us at info@chesseducators.com for more information and/or to make your reservation directly with us. Otherwise you can make a reservation at the regular rate by calling 888-233-9527 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM EST. \nFor more information contact:  info@chesseducators.com or 917-553-4522. Organizers: Dov Gorman and Beatriz Marinello. \nSections:\nAll sections are USCF and FIDE rated. There are 5 sections in this event; minimum 10 players for each section. Sections with less than 10 players may be combined:\n\nOpen\nUnder 1900\nUnder 1700\nUnder 1500\nUnder 1200\n\nTournament Format:\n5-SS\, G/120 + 5 seconds delay. \nFIDE RULES APPLIED —Ratings: FIDE June List. USCF June rating supplement. USCF Rules apply and section placement is based on USCF rating— conversion for foreign players. USCF membership required. \nTime Control:\n5-SS\, G/120 + 5 seconds delay. \nSchedule:\n\nFriday\, August 10; 7pm\nSat.\, August 11; 10am & 3:30pm\nSun.\, August 12; 10am & 3:30pm\n\nByes: \n2 byes available\, must commit before round 3; 0 point bye for round 5. \nPrizes:\n\nOpen: $1200- $800- $600-$400-$200;\nU/1900: $500-$300\nU/1700:  $300-$200;\nU/1500: $300;\nU/1200: $200.\n\nTaxes:\nAll players who earn a prize over $600 will be required to fill out a tax form and we will declare their taxes. The tax amount will be reduced from the prize. \nElectronic Devices will not be allowed in the International Mid Atlantic Tournament. We will follow US Chess Federation rules and Continental Chess’ recommendations. \nFor questions about this event; email Chess Educators at info@chesseducators.com. \nRegistrations:\nRegistrations shall be made through the official website at www.chesseducators.com.  USCF membership required. \nEntry Fees:\nTournament Registration Fee: $99.;  $120. Onsite Registration. \n—> Register Now\nVisas:\nThe Organization will issue letters of Invitation for Visa purposes. \nOrganization:\nIO Beatriz Marinello\, USA\nDov Gorman\, USA\nContact Information\nBeatriz Marinello\, International Organizer\nEmail: info@chesseducators.com\nTel: 917-553-4522\nOfficial Website: Chesseducators.com
URL:https://www.chesseducators.com/event/international-mid-atlantic-tournament/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill\, 2349 Marlton Pike W\, Cherry Hill\, NJ\, 08002\, United States
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