Lucena February Open
Due to logistical reasons, this event will be cancelled
Location:
Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2023
Place: Diamondhead Education Center 200 W. Burnsville Parkway Burnsville, MN 55337
Upper Level parking lot, Door 1 Eagan/Savage Rooms
Section Information:
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/LucenaFebruaryOpen
Open to all ages, Friends, Parents, Family, Novices, Chess Enthusiasts, and Casual Players
US Chess Rules will be followed in all sections
There are 4 sections. Two of them will not be rated, Two of them will be rated
K-5 Not Rated: This will not be rated, and open to all in Grades K-5. Ideal for beginners and novices, but anyone in K-5 can play in this section.
All Ages Not Rated: This is open to anyone who wants to play, but it will not be rated. Ideal for beginners and novices, but anyone can play in this section if they choose to.
U1100 Rated: This is open to anyone Unrated and Under 1100, but you will need an active member of US Chess
Open: This is open to anyone that is an active member of US Chess
K-5 Not Rated | All Ages Not Rated | U1100 Rated
$30 Online Registration remains open until Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 11:59 pm
$40 Online Registration on Friday, Feb 3rd. On site Registration will be from 8:30-8:45 am cash or check only
**A New or Unrated player may also be eligible play in the U1100
Participants who arrive or register late are subject to not being paired for Round 1 or may start the round with reduced time.
Open Rated:
$40 Online Registration remains open until Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 11:59 pm
$45 Online Registration on Friday, Feb 3rd. On site Registration will be from 8:30-8:45 am cash or check only
Participants who arrive or register late are subject to not being paired for Round 1 or may start the round with reduced time.
Prizes:
K-5 Not Rated | All Ages Not Rated | U1100 Rated: Trophies and gift cards for top individuals
Open Rated: A $10 Gift Card will be issued with each win.
**A New or Unrated player may also be eligible play in the U1100
Round Times All Sections
Round 1- 9:15am [G/30+5del] [Lunch Between Round 3/4]
Round 2- 10:30am [G/30+5del] Round 4- 1:15pm [G/30+5del]
Round 3- 11:45am [G/30+5del] Round 5- 2:30pm [G/30+5del]
Brief awards ceremony following Round 5
Concessions available- Bring cash, Square Payment available. Red’s Savoy Pizza will proudly be sold, along with other items such as donuts, chips, and more
Bring a chess set, clock, (if you have one), and a writing utensil. Notation will be provided, sold at concessions, or you may use your own.
Questions?
Chief Tournament Director Contact: Jiten Patel at g10patel85@gmail.com or 612-226-7859
Optional Zoom Informational Town Hall Meetings will be scheduled at:
January 30th at 7pm-8pm. Meeting ID: 612 725 1985 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6127251985
**Updated January, 19th 11am.
Notes:
This is the official page for this event. If there are any changes made, they will be made here.
The Lucena Open is in reference to the Lucena Position in chess. The key strategy to achieving success in this position is referred to as "building a bridge", hence the name of this event. Let us seek to build bridges in 2023 and come together.
We will follow current COVID-19 procedures as required locally.
Please reach out if you have any signup questions. The registration process will be more streamlined if you have an existing PayPal account. Make sure you have received a confirmation email after signing up.
Please note that Gift Cards will be issued out in these sections, and not cash prizes due to certain regulations. Admittedly, this is a new concept and open to feedback for suggestions in the future.
If you qualify for more than one section, you may choose the one you would rather play in. The Not Rated sections will not be rated, no US Chess Membership is required, and will be open to all.
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