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Author: Chris Bird

Welcome and Important Rules Information!

June 11, 2019June 13, 2019 Chris Bird Leave a comment News

Dear Participants, On behalf of the all the Tournament Directors (TD) I would like to welcome you to the 2019 Las Vegas International Chess Festival. As is customary at this Chess Vacation of the Year, our goal is to provide you with the best chess playing conditions and, despite the competitive nature such a money […]

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2018 Las Vegas International Chess Festival Concluded

June 27, 2018February 17, 2019 Chris Bird 2 Comments News

Join us Next Year June 12-16. Many thanks to everyone who came and participated in this year’s Las Vegas International Chess Festival. The National Open broke the 700 player mark for only the 3rd time since 2001, finishing with 722 players in the 8 sections. This was also the 1st time we added an extra […]

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Electronic Device Policy

October 22, 2015November 18, 2017 Chris Bird Information, News

The following Electronic Device Policy will be in effect for all 2016 Las Vegas International Chess Festival events. 1. While playing, players may not use cellphones or other electronic devices capable of chess analysis or communication, without permission of a Tournament Director/Arbiter (TD). A player using a prohibited electronic device during play will be penalized. […]

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Kamsky and Saidy Lectures from 2014 Las Vegas International Chess Festival

November 24, 2014November 20, 2017 Chris Bird News

Recordings from the GM Gata Kamsky and IM Anthony Saidy lectures given at the 2014 Las Vegas International Chess Festival. Gata’s lecture was titled “My Favorite Endgames” and Anthoy’s was titled “My Games with Bobby Fischer.”   Thanks to Tim Hanks for these videos.

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