Jr players be sure to check out the Second Annual Merriwether Scholastic Open in North Augusta, SC.
Three US Chess Federation rated sections:
Elementary Grades K-5 * Middle School - Grades 6-8 * High School Grades 9-12
4 Rounds G/30 (30 minutes per player per game) each tournament. (Sections may be combined for pairing purposes, if necessary.) US Chess membership required for these sections. (Available on site.)
Special Non-Rated Beginners Section!
4 Rounds G/30 (30 minutes per player per game)
Open to beginning players * No U.S. Chess membership necessary
Any player new to USCF tournament play is eligible for this section.
Does not count toward Grand Prix.
SPECIAL ENTRY FEE for this section $15 onsite or $10 if you pre-register on or before April 8th. All money collected onsite.
U.S. Chess Federation membership to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Try your skills against a Master!
First 20 players to pre-register for the tournament are automatically entered in the simul to be given by Donny Gray. All others (parents too) can challenge this accomplished Master for just $5. Mr. Gray is also a chess instructor who gives lessons in person or online. See his website; chessthinker.com
Full details can be found HERE.
Three US Chess Federation rated sections:
Elementary Grades K-5 * Middle School - Grades 6-8 * High School Grades 9-12
4 Rounds G/30 (30 minutes per player per game) each tournament. (Sections may be combined for pairing purposes, if necessary.) US Chess membership required for these sections. (Available on site.)
Special Non-Rated Beginners Section!
4 Rounds G/30 (30 minutes per player per game)
Open to beginning players * No U.S. Chess membership necessary
Any player new to USCF tournament play is eligible for this section.
Does not count toward Grand Prix.
SPECIAL ENTRY FEE for this section $15 onsite or $10 if you pre-register on or before April 8th. All money collected onsite.
U.S. Chess Federation membership to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Try your skills against a Master!
First 20 players to pre-register for the tournament are automatically entered in the simul to be given by Donny Gray. All others (parents too) can challenge this accomplished Master for just $5. Mr. Gray is also a chess instructor who gives lessons in person or online. See his website; chessthinker.com
Full details can be found HERE.
James MacDougall (1940) secured the Second Place Trophy with a win over Steve Boshears (1616).
Ralph Buske (1425) claimed the Top U1600 Trophy on a final round draw with Erik Murrah (1663).
Paul King (1859) defeated Mike Meekins (1147) but Mike still held on to the Top U1200 Trophy.
