Omaha Central High’s USCF-Rated

Chess Tournament

Saturday, November 22, 2008

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This flier is for the USCF rated section only. For more information on the non-rated K-12 Scholastic tournament, please see the OmahaChess.Org website.

Four round Swiss system, Game 45, with rounds at 8:30am, 10:15, 12:45 and 2:30

There will be a minimum of 4 awards to 1^st and 2^nd place, and 1^st and 2^nd under 1200. Additional trophies/ medals will be awarded based on entries. If there are more than 16 entries, the tournament may be divided into sections (for instance Open and under 1200). You will be contacted to see which section you prefer. Please bring your chess sets and clocks.

Current USCF Membership required

Registration Fee: $5.00 if received by November 15^th, 2008
After November 15^th, registration is $10.00
** Early registration strongly encouraged. **Only players registered and paid by Nov. 21st will be paired for round one. Subsequent entries will be paired for round 2.

Enter the west side of Central High to get to the tournament area. Snacks and drinks will be available at the concession stand. Pizza will be available at lunch.

For additional information and questions, contact:

Drew Thyden 393-7750 or Drew.Thyden@ops.org
Omaha Chess website: omahachess.org

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Name: ______________________________ USCF ID: _________

USCF Rating: _________ Phone or e-mail: __________________________

Send registration and entry fee to: Drew Thyden Central High School 124 N. 20^th St. Omaha, NE 68102 (make checks payable to Central High School) USCF section registration ONLY

(rev. 10-2008)