Chessplayers from 5th-12th grades are invited to attend the....

2016 NW League PreSeason Tournaments

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• Monday, November 14 -- NWL Alpha Tourney
  Blaine High School library - directions
• Monday, November 28 -- NWL Beta Tourney
  Sedro-Woolley High School cafeteria -- directions below

Scholastic chessplayers from 5th-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. Please bring exact change, or check.

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!

It's a no elimination element event, each player will play in all three rounds. 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. The format is such that we cannot accept late entries.
1st Round to start ASAP after 6:10pm.

Directors:
Randy Walther and Randy Kaech 360-543-3223.

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How to find the SWHS cafeteria:
Sedro-Woolley High School is at 1235 Third Street in Sedro-Woolley. Park in the lot on 3rd Street just north of the main building. Enter the main building through doors closest to the main office (which is the entrance directly across from the SWHS Gym on 3rd street). The cafeteria is straight down the hall from that entrance.

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