June 4 to 7, 2009 South Point · Hotel · Casino · Spa
LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL
Susan Polgar World Open for Girls and Boys
Championship · June 6-7, 2009

Championship Side Events Chess Camp Breakfast with Susan

 
 
5 Round   USCF Rated Swiss System Tournament
Time Control   Game/45 minutes
8 Sections  
Girls Under 19 · Boys Under 19 · Born after June 7th, 1990
Girls Under 14 · Boys Under 14 · Born after June 7th, 1995
Girls Under 11 · Boys Under 11 · Born after June 7th, 1998
Girls Under 8 · Boys Under 8 · Born after June 7th, 2001
Trophies   Top 10 individuals in each section
Top 3 (3-player) school/club teams each section
Special Medals to 11th-20th Individuals and 4th-6th Teams
Prizes   1st in each section   MonRoi Personal Chess Manager
2nd - 5th   $200-$150-$100-$50   in chess prizes
Scholarships   to Texas Tech will be awarded based in part on performance in this event.
Entry Fee   $45 by 1/29, $55 by 5/19, $65 by 6/3, $75 on site.
Registration   Friday 4-8 p.m. & Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Rounds   Saturday 11 a.m, 1:30 p.m & 4 p.m.   Sunday 11 a.m & 1:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony Saturday 10 a.m.
Awards Ceremony Sunday 4:30 p.m.
Ratings   The June USCF Rating Supplement will be used.
Membership   in the U.S. Chess Federation is required of all players. You may join with your entry or on site. Players will not be allowed to complete the tournament without a valid membership.

In compliance with the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act all non-gaming areas of the South Point Hotel, including the Convention Center and restaurants, are NON-SMOKING.

Las Vegas International Chess Festival   ·   June 4-7, 2009
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