Rated Beginners Open III

May 3, 2008

A Play for Pieces Event

Chess tournament limited to those players with a rating of less than 1200 or Unrated/New Members. This tournament is designed to give beginning players a chance to compete with other players of their own skill level.

This tournament will also be a “Play for Pieces” event. Enrollment in the “Play for Pieces” program is free to all players U1200. All players that request enrollment will receive a “Play for Pieces” punch card. Compete in 6 “Play for Pieces” events, receiving one punch per event, and you will receive a regulation tournament triple-weighted chess set, board and bag.

DETAILS:

EF: $10 paid by 5/1, else $15

Prizes: Trophies for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 1^st U800, 2^nd U800.

Time Control: G30

6 Round Swiss: 9:00, 10:15, 12:00, 1:15, 2:30, 3:45 (break after 2^nd Round)

REGISTRATION: 8:00am – 8:45am

SITE: Holiday Inn Express

Executive Room 2

10729 J St

Omaha, NE 68127

PARKING: Free parking in lot

Future Tournaments: 6/7 Denker/Polgar fund raiser

USCF and membership required and available on site.

ENTRIES To:

Ben Ryan

4423 Frederick St

Omaha, NE 68105

Questions: ben.j.ryan@hotmail.com

Checks payable to Ben Ryan

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