TORNEO DE AJEDREZ EN LAREDO TEXAS

3rd ANNUAL

WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHESS TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011



George Washington Middle School, home of the Mighty Bobcats, together with the Laredo Chess Club extend a warm invitation to all scholastic chess players to participate in the school’s third annual chess tournament. This is an open, non-rated event for players K-12. Students may compete in their corresponding section: primary, elementary, middle or high school. There will also be a special section for college/adult players. This is the final tournament of the 2010-2011 school year and is meant as a stress-free, fun contest. Washington Middle School principal is Mr. David H. Gonzalez. Event facilitator is assistant principal, Ms. Basilia B. Vela. Members of the Laredo Chess Club will direct.



Site: Washington Middle cafeteria located at 10306 Riverbank Dr (parking available at the front of the school).

Format: 4 round Swiss System tournament (round-robins will be set up if necessary)

Sections: There will be four sections: primary (K-3), elementary (4-5), middle (6-8) and high school (9-12). A special fifth section for parents, coaches and college students will also be included. TD reserves right to combine sections.





Pre-registration: Complete form below and e-mail to dan209@stx.it.com Deadline is Thursday, May 19th.

Check in: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pre-registered players must pay on time or they will be dropped. Please be on time!

Late registration: Same time as check in. Late registrants get a ½ point bye in round 1 and pay a higher entry fee.

First round: 9:30 a.m. TD reserves the right to modify time limits and rounds. Awards: 2:00 p.m.

Tie-breakers: Solkoff, cumulative & cumulative of opposition. (If round-robin, then Sonneborn-Berger & head-to-head).

Time limit: game/30. Games may be speeded-up or adjudicated if necessary. Decision is at TD's discretion.

Entry Fee: $7.00 if pre-registered. Late registration is $10.00 with ½ point bye for first round.

Prizes: Individual trophies to 1st-3rd and medals for 4th-6th in each of the four scholastic section. Individual medals to 1st-3rd in the special adult/college section. Additionally, certificates to all players scoring 2.5+ or better who do not qualify for a trophy or medal.



Notes: Concessions will be sold. Please support the school clubs by purchasing food and drink on site. WinTD program will be used. Chess equipment will be on sale. There will be a raffle for free door prizes (3 chess-related collectibles) donated by Dan Navarro. Sponsors are encouraged to e-mail batch forms early. Thank you!





Questions: Dan Navarro at 722-4600 or send e-mail to dan209@stx.it.com

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