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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
2013 U.S. Amateur South Championship
June 8-9, 2013
University of Memphis
Fogelman Executive Conference Center and Hotel
Fogelman Executive Conference Center and Hotel
330 Innovation Drive
REGISTRATION
On-site registration is $50 from 9-9:45 a.m.. Pre-register with PayPal for $40:
On-site registration is $50 from 9-9:45 a.m.. Pre-register with PayPal for $40:
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
!! Special Guest appearances by GM Alex Stripunsky, GM Alex Onischuk, IM Irina Krush, IM Teddy Coleman on Saturday
* 5 Rounds, Game in 90 Minutes with 5 Second Delay
* Rounds 1-3 start on Saturday at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m.. Rounds 4 & 5 start Sunday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m..
* Prior to the start of Round 3, a player may request a half-point bye for any round.
* Sections:
+ Championship (U2200): 1st: Championship trophy + free entry to a Cajun Chess regional tournament, 2nd: plaque + premium chess book, 3rd: plaque + chess book, 4th: plaque + chess book, 5th: plaque + chess book. (Under 2000: figurine plaque + chess book).
+ Reserve (U1600): 1st: Championship trophy + free entry to a Cajun Chess regional tournament, 2nd: plaque + premium chess book, 3rd: plaque + chess book, 4th: plaque + chess book, 5th: plaque + chess book. (Under 1400: figurine plaque + chess book).
SIDE EVENT - SCHOLASTIC (K-12)
* Saturday only
* Sections: Under 1000, Under 550, and Unrated
* 4 Rounds: Game in 30 Minutes with 5 Second Delay
* Registration: 11-11:45 a.m. ($20 on-site)
* 1st Round at 12 noon, with the rest to follow asap
+ Championship (U2200): 1st: Championship trophy + free entry to a Cajun Chess regional tournament, 2nd: plaque + premium chess book, 3rd: plaque + chess book, 4th: plaque + chess book, 5th: plaque + chess book. (Under 2000: figurine plaque + chess book).
+ Reserve (U1600): 1st: Championship trophy + free entry to a Cajun Chess regional tournament, 2nd: plaque + premium chess book, 3rd: plaque + chess book, 4th: plaque + chess book, 5th: plaque + chess book. (Under 1400: figurine plaque + chess book).
SIDE EVENT - SCHOLASTIC (K-12)
* Saturday only
* Sections: Under 1000, Under 550, and Unrated
* 4 Rounds: Game in 30 Minutes with 5 Second Delay
* Registration: 11-11:45 a.m. ($20 on-site)
* 1st Round at 12 noon, with the rest to follow asap
MISCELLANEOUS
* For Hotel Reservations contact Fogelman Executive Conference Center and Hotel at 901.678.2000. Chess rate is $69 and includes free airport transportation with 24 hour notice.
* Questions? Call Arlene @ 901.276.4663 or email midsouthchess@hotmail.com
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Memphis Celebrates Chess & Sweden
May 4, 2013
University of Memphis, Student Center
University of Memphis, Student Center
499 University Drive
COME OUT AND MEET:
INNA AGREST, WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL CHESS MASTER
REGISTRATION
On-site Registration is $20 per person from 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Or, you can pre-register with PayPal:
DETAILS
This year Memphis in May will be celebrating the great country of Sweden. Shelby County Chess invites you to join us for a tournament and discussion with Swedish WIM Inna Agrest!
WIM AGREST TALK:
Between Rounds 2 & 3
WIM Agrest will talk about her success as an individual, as a traveling chessmaster, and as a part of National Championship (Final Four & Pan-American) Webster University chess team. Learn about Sweden's history, its role in the chess world, and info about its people, places, palaces & pawns. Bring your chessboards and books for her to autogaph and your cameras to catch those great Kodak moments with you and WIM Agrest!
Between Rounds 2 & 3
WIM Agrest will talk about her success as an individual, as a traveling chessmaster, and as a part of National Championship (Final Four & Pan-American) Webster University chess team. Learn about Sweden's history, its role in the chess world, and info about its people, places, palaces & pawns. Bring your chessboards and books for her to autogaph and your cameras to catch those great Kodak moments with you and WIM Agrest!
MEMPHIS CITYWIDE SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT:
* 4 Rounds, Game in 30 Minutes
* Sections:
+ Rated: K-2, K-6, K-12
+ Unrated: K-12-Reserve
* Round 1 starts at 10:30 a.m.
* Sections:
+ Rated: K-2, K-6, K-12
+ Unrated: K-12-Reserve
* Round 1 starts at 10:30 a.m.
* One bye (1/2-point) allowed for any round. Must notify the director of the bye prior to the beginning of Round 2.
* Trophies to top 3 in each section, Ribbons to all.
QUESTIONS?
* Email Korey Kormick at kjkormick@hotmail.com or Arlene Kleiman at midsouthchess@hotmail.com
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Spring Break Chess Camp
Monday - Friday, March 11-15
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Raindrop Turkish House
5681 Quince Road
Announcing... Shelby County Chess' Spring Break Chess Camp, March 11-15! Your instructors for the week will be Sam Brownlow and Rafi Chowdhury. As always, we have a beginner and advanced group for all levels of skill.
REGISTRATION
To ensure that each student receives individual attention from both teachers, space is limited to 20 campers. You can reserve your student's spot today by registering below via PayPal.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
MARCH CHESS MADNESS
& KIDS KNIGHT OUT
Saturday March 30, 2013
University of Memphis Student Center
499 University Street
March Chess Madness: An all day tournament for Open and U1400
Kids Knight Out: Parents drop off scholastic players and both have fun !
March Chess Madness
Kid's Knight Out
THE SCHEDULE
March Chess Madness: Game: 5SS, G/75 d5
+ Registration: On site 10 am -10:20 am.
+ Rounds: Rd. 1@ 10:30 am, Rd. 2 @ 12:15 pm, LUNCH 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm, Rd. 3 @ 2:30 pm, Rd. 4 @ 4:15 pm, DINNER 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm, Rd. 5 @ 6:30 pm; projected end 8:00 pm.
+ 2 Sections: Under 1400 and Over 1400.
+ Entry Fee = $20.00 ($25.00 on site)
+ Prizes: Cash to top three places each section, 70% returned, prizes proportional based on section size.
Kid's Knight Out: Game: 4SS, G/30 d5
+ Registration: On site 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm.
+ Rounds: 1st round 4:00 pm, DINNER after 2nd round, Cookies and Milk after 4th round; projected end 8:45 pm.
+ 3 sections - U600, U1000, and Unrated (only those without ratings eligible to play in this section)
+ Entry Fee: $15.00 ($20.00 on site)
+ Prizes - Trophies to top three players each section, ribbons to all non-trophy winners.
MISCELLANEOUS
+ Meals will be available for purchase at the University Center Food Court.
+ Please bring chess sets & clocks. Limited equipment will be available for purchase on site.
Friday, February 8, 2013
President's Day Chess Camp
Monday, February 18
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Raindrop Turkish House
5681 Quince Road
Shelby County Chess invites you to join us for our next camp, this President's Day on Feb. 18! The coaches for this camp are Sam Brownlow and Korey Kormick. Players of all skill levels are welcome - everyone from beginners to aficionados!
REGISTRATION
To ensure that each student receives individual attention from both teachers, space is limited to 20 campers. You can reserve your child's spot today by registering below via PayPal.
THE SCHEDULE
*9-9:30 Freeplay: an informal tournament, offering all the campers a chance to warm up and get to know each other.
*9:30-10:15 Opening Instruction: advanced students will learn the Sicilian Najdorf, while our beginner students are coached on opening basics and general strategy.
*10:15-11 Opening Tournament: students will have a chance to gain hands on experience with their opening lesson as they battle it out in a tournament.
*11-12 Middlegame Instruction: lessons will be mostly puzzle-based, which teach a player how to look for tactical opportunities and "see the board".
*12-1 Lunch Break: Pizza and drink are available for purchase on-site. You are free to take a break from chess, relax your mind, and enjoy the company of fellow campers. Students may play handheld videogames during this hour, play casual chess, or enjoy other board games supplied by us.
*1-2 Endgame Instruction: students will be taught everything from basic to advanced mating strategies and other winning combinations.
*2-4 Individual Tournament: may the best player win!
*9-9:30 Freeplay: an informal tournament, offering all the campers a chance to warm up and get to know each other.
*9:30-10:15 Opening Instruction: advanced students will learn the Sicilian Najdorf, while our beginner students are coached on opening basics and general strategy.
*10:15-11 Opening Tournament: students will have a chance to gain hands on experience with their opening lesson as they battle it out in a tournament.
*11-12 Middlegame Instruction: lessons will be mostly puzzle-based, which teach a player how to look for tactical opportunities and "see the board".
*12-1 Lunch Break: Pizza and drink are available for purchase on-site. You are free to take a break from chess, relax your mind, and enjoy the company of fellow campers. Students may play handheld videogames during this hour, play casual chess, or enjoy other board games supplied by us.
*1-2 Endgame Instruction: students will be taught everything from basic to advanced mating strategies and other winning combinations.
*2-4 Individual Tournament: may the best player win!
MISCELLANEOUS
*Students are free to bring a sack lunch or purchase pizza and drink on-site.
*As always, Before/After care can be provided on an as-needed basis for those parents who can't make the 9 a.m. start or 4 p.m. pickup. Just contact us ahead of time and we will work something out.
*Students may bring handheld videogames to play during the lunch break, although playing chess is highly encouraged :-) But in many cases it may help him/her unwind from deep chess thinking, so it is allowed during this hour ONLY. Other activities will also be provided by the camp.
*If you have any questions, please contact Sam Brownlow at 901.487.4279
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