Hampton Roads Chess Association
and
Slover Library
present the
Slover State Warm-Up Chess Tournament
Saturday, March 18th, 2023
Slover Library
235 E Plume St, Norfolk, VA 23510
***THERE ARE ONLY 8 SEATS LEFT FOR THIS TOURNAMENT. IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED AND PLAN TO COME, SNAG ONE OF THOSE 8 SEATS BY REGISTERING ONLINE STILL TODAY! WALK-UP SPOTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED!!!!!***
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Join us for a scholastic chess tournament being held at Slover Library in Norfolk, Virginia the weekend prior to the State Championship right next door -- a great chance to warm up! This tournament is open to youth in grades Pre-K through 12th grade and has sections appropriate for all ages and abilities.
Format: This is a Swiss tournament of 4 or 5 rounds based on number of entries. It is not an elimination event. You will play all rounds unless you request or are assigned a bye for a round. The time control for all games is G/40; d5 -- each player has 40 minutes to complete all their moves, and if you make a move in 5 seconds or less, no time is deducted from your clock. If you are new to chess tournaments, be prepared for an all-day event.
Available sections and prizes are:
Junior Rookie: For players in Pre-K through 5th grade with little to no tournament experience. US Chess membership is not required. Trophies to the top 5 individual players, class trophies to top 3 individual players in grades Pre-K through 3rd and top player in grades Pre-K through 1st. Trophies to top 3 school teams based on top 4 individual scores.
Senior Rookie: For players in 6th-12th grade with little to no tournament experience. US Chess membership is not required. Trophies to the top 5 individual players. Based on entries, trophies may also be awarded to top 3 middle school players if a significant number of high school players enter. Trophies to top 3 school teams based on top 4 individual scores. Possible separate team trophies for middle school and high school based on entries.
Novice (U500): For players in grades Pre-K through 12th grade with US Chess membership, unrated or rated Under 500 regular over-the-board rating on the March 2023 supplement. This is a rated section. Trophies to the top 5 individual players, Top U300, and Top Unrated. Trophies to top 3 school teams based on top 4 individual scores.
Open: For players in grades Pre-K through 12th grade with US Chess membership of any rating. Unrated players are allowed, and playing up is allowed. This is a rated section. Trophies to the top 5 individual players and Top U700. Possible additional "under" trophies based on entries. Trophies to top 3 school teams based on top 4 individual scores.
In all sections, players with an even score or better, but below trophy standings, receive a medal. All other participants receive a ribbon.
Parking: The adjacent Main Street Garage has a daily maximum of $13. The MacArthur Center garage across the street (about a block or so walk) has a daily maximum of only a dollar!!! Once in the library, signs will be posted to direct you to the playing area.
Schedule: Registration is likely to max out and be closed prior to the day of the event. We will announce if we are taking walk-ups. If you register and pay in advance, you do not need to check in. You will be paired for the first round. If you do not show up and forfeit the first round, you will be withdrawn. We will be on site around 8:30 AM if you want to arrive early to settle in. The first round begins at 10 am. Rounds are "ASAP", meaning each subsequent round begins as soon as the previous round finishes. We can't provide an exact finish time -- expect it to last until mid to late afternoon. We expect all sections to be complete and awards presented before 5 PM.
Food: There are numerous restaurants available in walking distance. If we do not have on-site options available, we will take a short lunch break to allow all players to eat. Food is allowed in the library, but only on the lower level where we will be playing.
Entry Fee: The cost of this event is $25 for rated sections (Novice and Open) and $20 for Rookies. The deadline to enter at these rates is midnight on Thursday, March 16th. Online entries on Friday the 17th or on site (if available) are $5 more per section.
Questions: Associate National Tournament Director Tina Schweiss, cschweiss2@gmail.com, 757-535-3880.