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Better Chess Links:
Game data base
http://www.chesslab.com/PositionSearch.html
Great! Chess Problems Start w/easy problems.
http://www.chessproblems.com/
Tournament Life:
Scholastic Chess
http://chess.jliptrap.us/schedule.htm
Dec. 11-13 2009 National Scholastic K-12 Championship Texas
7SS, G/90. Hilton Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX. 214-748-1200 or 1-800-HILTONS and ask for the chess rate ($120). 13 Sections. Play only in your grade section. December rating supplement will be used. 1/2- point bye available any round (except round seven) if requested in advance of rd. 1. Team score = total of top three (minimum two) finishers from each school per grade. First place individual and team, including ties, will be National Champion for their grade. Schedule: Opening ceremony Fri. 12:30 pm. Rds.: Fri. 1 pm-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-2 pm-6 pm, Sun. 9 am-1 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun. , Approx. 5 pm. Special round times for K-1 sections: Fri. 1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-1:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sun. 9:30 am-1:30 pm. Awards Ceremony Sun Approx. 4:30 pm for K-1. EF: $50/participant (postmarked by 11/8 not 11/12), $70/participant (postmarked by 11/29), $85 later or $90 at site, $5.00 extra for all phone registrations, $20 change fee for roster or section changes after 11/13 or any onsite changes. Onsite registration Thurs. 9 am-10 pm & Fri. 8 am-10 am. After 10 am players will have a 1/2-point bye rd 1. Awards: Trophies to top 10 individuals & top five teams (minimum) in each grade. Class prizes: 1st-3rd place K-3: 800-999, 600-799, U600, Unr. 4-6: 1000-1199, 800-999, 600-799, U600 Unr. 7-9: 1200-1399, 1000-1199, 800-999, U800, Unr. 10-12: 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000-1199, U1000, Unr. Every player receives a commemorative item! Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only Thurs. 8 am-10 am, $25/team. Blitz EF: Advance/online entry $15 by 11/29; Onsite - $20. Blitz Sections: K-6 and K-12, Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. onsite until 4 pm. Blitz Awards: Trophies in K-6 and K-12 sections. Individual: Top 10, Team: 1st-5th place. K-6 Class: 1000-1199, 800-999, 600-799, U600 Unr. K-12 Class: 1400-1599, 1200-1399, 1000-1199, U1000, Unr. Bughouse Awards: Trophies for Bughouse, TBA. Team Rooms are limited. Contact Cheryle Bruce 931-787-1234 ext.147. Hotel info: www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DFWANHH-Hilton-Anatole-Texas/index.do Questions: Cheryle Bruce: 931-787-1234 ext. 147 or Ent: U.S. Chess, Attn.: K-12 Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557 or online at: https://secure.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php. Official webpage for details: http://main.uschess.org/tournaments/2009/k12/. WCL JGP.
Discounted USCF memberships with
Houston Chess Association link:
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USCF Membership Rates
Effective December 1, 2008
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| Type of Membership |
Notes |
1 year |
2 years |
3 years |
| Premium Adult (any age) |
1-A |
42 |
78 |
113 |
| Regular Adult (any age) |
1-C |
29 |
52 |
74 |
| Premium Young Adult (0-24) |
2-A |
32 |
59 |
85 |
| Regular Young Adult (0-24) |
2-C |
24 |
43 |
61 |
| Premium Youth (0-16) |
2-A |
27 |
49 |
70 |
| Regular Youth (0-16) |
2-C |
20 |
36 |
51 |
| Premium Scholastic (0-13) |
2-B |
23 |
42 |
60 |
| Regular Scholastic (0-13) |
2-D |
16 |
28 |
39 |
| HCA Group Membership (K-12) |
E |
11 |
- |
- |
| Senior (65+) |
1-A |
36 |
65 |
93 |
| Blind or Prison |
A |
18 |
- |
- |
| Family Type 1 - Parents and children |
2-A |
70 |
children under age 24, all living at the same address. plus Chess Life for Kids if any child is under age 14. |
| Family Type 2 - Children only |
2-A |
44 |
Notes:
1 - When submitted on-line. $7 more by mail or phone.
2 - $2 less if purchased through Houston Chess Association
A - Receives mailed copy of Chess Life Magazine every month.
B - Receives mailed copy of Chess Life for Kids every other month.
C - Receives mailed bimonthly list of Tournament Announcements,
. . . and if a current e-mail address is on file, a password enabling
. . . access to an online version of Chess Life Magazine
D - Receives mailed each four months a list of Tournament Announ-
. . . cements, and if a current e-mail address is on file, a password
. . . enabling access to an online version of Chess Life for Kids.
E - Available only through Houston Chess Association. HERE When
. . . activated by responding to USCF e-mail, receives password for
. . . access to the online version of Chess Life or Chess Life for Kids. |
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