This is a non-USCF non-rated Swiss system tournament played in 2 sections. The Open section is open to players of all ages, but is best suited for adults and other stronger players. This will be a 4 round tournament at Game 45. The K-8 section is for students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. This will be a 4 round tournament at Game 30. Check in and on-site registration for both sections will be 9:00 – 9:30 am.
Open Section rounds will be at 10:00, 11:30, 1:30 and 3:00, and will award trophies to 1st and 2nd place and to 1st and 2nd place for players under 18.
The K-8 section rounds will begin 10:00 with each succeeding round 15 minutes after completion of previous round; trophies to 1st, 2nd, 1st K-6 and 1st K-3. Additional trophies based on entrants.
--Play in the second chess tournament at the Qwest Center.
--Visit other River City Roundup events and displays.
--Help promote chess to the thousands of River City Roundup visitors.
--Warm-up tournament for the Omaha Central Tournament held November 18.
--Food available on site.
Additional information: Mike Gooch 333-0722 or mdgooch@cox.net
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River City Roundup Chess River City Roundup Chess
Name: _______________________ Phone or e-mail: ___________________
Please circle the appropriate Section: Open K-8 (list grade) _______
Send registration and EF to: Mike Gooch, 12826 Shirley St. Omaha, NE 68144
(Make checks payable to Omaha Chess Community)