Chessplayers from 3rd-12th grades are invited to attend the....

2014 NW League PreSeason Tournaments

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• Monday, November 3 -- NWL AlphaTourney
  Meridian High School, student lounge
• Monday, November 17 -- NWL BetaTourney
  Blaine High School

Scholastic chessplayers from 3rd-12th grades of all abilities are invited to attend the Alpha and Beta Tourneys, being held on two Monday evenings this Fall.

At each NWL pre-season tourney, players are placed in sections of approximately equal playing ability based on the latest NWSRS ratings. If you are unrated, you’ll be placed in a low rated playing section appropriate to your age. Chess notation is required for all players and chess clocks will be used. If you're not familiar with recording chess moves, or using a chess clock, don't worry. Instruction will be available on site.

Entries pay $3 at the door.

USCF and WHSCA tournament rules are in effect, i.e. if you touch a piece, you must move it. Bring a pen or pencil, since chess notation is a requirement. In time pressure (when either player has less than five minutes remaining on their clock) chess notation becomes optional for both players. Score sheets are provided, but bring a chess clock if you have one! There isn’t any player elimination element in this event, each player plays two or three games per tourney. The last round each evening will be completed by 9:35 p.m., but most players will be finished before 9:00 p.m. All the tournament games will be NWSRS rated.

Prizes:
Medals to perfect scores each evening.

Schedule:
Registration and check-in: 6:00 - 6:10pm
Registration and check-in closes at 6:10pm sharp, so don’t be late.
1st Round to start ASAP after 6:10pm

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