Saturday, February 29, 2020

Minnesota Scholastic Championship

March 7-8 Sat-Sun
If you want to play some serious chess, this is a great opportunity put on by the Minnesota State Chess Association.
Official USCF tournament to determine the top middle school players and teams.
Winners represent Minnesota at National Invitational.
Long time controls - Each player gets an hr so the game can last 2 hours, then after the 2nd round it goes to 90 min per  player - 3 hrs per  games.
Cost $50 per player Location Crowne Plaza Hotel near the Megamall.
For more details and to register, go to www.minnesotachess.com
If interested, let me know and I'll lend you a clock and drop by to see how you are doing.

There are other upcoming tournaments put on by the School Chess Association. See www.schoolchess.org for more info or to register.

Mar 21 Statewide Grade Level Championship. Individual and Team Champions will be determined, Cost $20, 1 hour games

April 18 Sat Twin Cities Middle School Championship. Individual and Team Champions will be determined, Cost $20, 1 hour games at Plymouth M.S.

May 2-3 Sat-Sun Statewide Elementary Championships (K-6)  BIGGEST tournament of the year!
60 Individual trophies and 10 Team trophies will be awarded, Cost $42, 1 hour games at Robbinsdale M.S. Last two rounds are 2 hrs.

May 16 Sat Excellent chance to win a trophy since there is a separate section for the top 16. Cost $20

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