1st NORTH AMERICAN CHESS SCHOOL CUP
School section, open section
Columbia, Missouri
June 1st, 2024
Invitation
North American Chess School is happy to announce the first-ever North American Chess School Cup, set to take place in Columbia Independent School, Columbia, Missouri (address: 1801 N Stadium Blvd Basecamp 1, Columbia, MO 65202). We are inviting chess players of all ages and skill levels to participate in it. Complimentary snacks and drinks are provided for all participants.
Schedule
Saturday | June, 1 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Registration |
Saturday | June, 1 | 10:00 a.m. | Round 1 |
Saturday | June, 1 | 11:15 a.m. | Round 2 |
Saturday | June, 1 | 12:30 p.m. | Round 3 |
Saturday | June, 1 | 1:45 p.m. | Round 4 |
Saturday | June, 1 | 3:00 p.m. | Round 5 |
Saturday | June, 1 | 4:15 p.m. | Round 6 |
Saturday | June, 1 | After the end of the last round | Closing Ceremony |
Sections
There shall be 3 categories:
In case not enough players are registered in one category, categories can be combined.
System & Time Control
6-round tournament with Swiss-style pairing.
Game in 25 minutes with a 10-second time increment.
The ranking is determined by the number of points.
Registration
The registration fee is $30 before 05/29, $35 after. $12 discount for official school groups, ask your school to contact us.
Payment may be made by DEBIT or CREDIT CARD on the official tournament website https://nachessschool.com/ or ZELLE to 5736394111 with participant information.
Prizes
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals and special prizes will be awarded to individuals in all sections. A special trophy will be awarded to the best school team. The best 4 players from the school will contribute to the team points. Special prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd girl’s results (from any section).
Equipment
Sets, boards, and chess clocks will be provided for use in all sections.
Contact information.
☎ 5736394111 Mikhail Antipov
For further information or questions, please visit https://nachessschool.com/