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The early registration
deadline has been extended to January
10, 2008. Accordingly, the early entry fee
for the Susan Polgar National Open and
Susan Polgar National Challenge is $35. The early
entry fee for the Susan Polgar International
Open is $49.
Happy Holidays
- Susan
Polgar & Paul Truong |
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Grandmaster Susan Polgar will hold a
simultaneous exhibition, present a free lecture,
and conduct a mini-chess camp during this action
packed weekend.
Make plans
to participate in these wonderful events; there is
something suitable
for every member of the family and/or a friend. |
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3rd Annual Susan Polgar
National Open for Girls |
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2nd Annual Susan Polgar
National Challenge |
1st Annual
Susan Polgar
International Open |
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| What: |
2008 Susan
Polgar Trifecta Events |
| When: |
Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
January 18-20, 2008 |
| Location: |
St. Joseph Academy
101 Saint Joseph Drive
Brownsville, Texas 78520-0785
Click
MAP for directions.
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Hotels:
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Holiday
Inn
3777 North Expressway
Brownsville, TX
78520
www.holidayinnbrownsville.com
Ask for "chess rate" of $59.00
Chess rate good until Jan. 14, 2008
includes a standard room (king or
double)
free high
speed internet
956-547-1500 |
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Includes a
studio suite (queen bed and queen sofa sleeper), with a
fully equipped kitchen, a complimentary hot breakfast each
morning, and complimentary high speed internet access. |
| Sections: |
Girls (SPNO):
Primary (K-2)
Elementary (3-5)
Middle School (6-8)
High School / Adults
U1600
National Challenge (SPNC) :
Primary (K-2)
Elementary (3-5)
Middle School (6-8)
High School / Adults
U1600
Note: High School students do not have a rating
restriction. All high school students are eligible to
compete for the scholarships. Adults with ratings 1600
or greater are required to play in the
International Open.
International Open
(FIDE rated)
Open (rating
≥1600) |
| Contact: |
Contact Dan Deleon
Phone: (361) 991-2800
Email:
Director@southtexaschesscenter.com
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Entry
Fees:
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SPNO & SPNC: $35
if postmarked by Jan. 10,
or $55 onsite.
Advance entries that do not include
player’s name and/or fees will not be accepted.
Side Events Deadline: January 10, 2008
| Event |
Fee |
Date |
Time |
| Puzzle Solving
Championship |
$10 |
Friday 1/18 |
5:00 pm |
| Susan Polgar
Simultaneous Exhibition* |
$25 |
Friday 1/18 |
6:15 pm |
| Free Lecture |
None |
Saturday 1/19 |
12:30 pm |
| Blitz Championship |
$15 |
Saturday 1/19 |
7:15 pm |
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All three side events:
$40 (Add $5 to side events after January 10th.) |
| Mini-Chess Camp |
$20 |
Saturday 1/19 |
5:00 pm |
*Maximum
70 players.
International Open entry $49 if postmarked by Jan. 10 or $89 onsite.
Mail
registrations and entry fees to:
Susan Polgar Foundation
℅ STCC Attn: Dan De Leon
5858 S.P.I.D. #96
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412
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Online
Registration: |
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Rounds:
Susan Polgar National Open
for Girls, and
National Challenge
Susan Polgar International
Open |
Six rounds with game
control of G/45.
| Day |
1st Round
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2nd
Round |
3rd
Round |
4th
Round |
5th
Round |
6th
Round |
| Saturday |
9:15 AM |
11:30 AM |
1:30 PM |
3:30 PM |
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| Sunday |
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9:00 AM |
11:00
PM |
Awards presentations is scheduled
for Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 1:30
PM.
Five rounds with game
control of G/120
| Day |
1st Round
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2nd
Round |
3rd
Round |
4th
Round |
5th
Round |
| Friday |
6:00
PM |
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| Saturday |
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10:30 AM |
4:00 PM |
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| Sunday |
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9:00
AM |
2:00
PM |
Awards presentations is scheduled
for Sunday, January 20, 2008, at 6:30
PM.
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| Prizes: |
National Open for Girls & National Challenge
Laptop Computer to
1st
$200 IN CHESS PRIZES to 2nd
(not a cash prize)
$150
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CHESS PRIZES to 3rd
(not a cash prize)
$100
IN
CHESS PRIZES to
4th
(not a cash prize)
$50
IN
CHESS PRIZES to 5th
(not a cash prize)
Digital clock to 6-0 score
Trophies to top 20 Individuals
Trophies to top 3 teams
Medals to 21-30th Individuals
Medals to 4th-6th Teams
Trophies to top 3
Parent/Child/Sibling Teams
International Open
(Below
prizes ARE Cash Prizes)
$500 AND Laptop Computer to
1st!!
$300 to 2nd
$200 to 3rd
Top U2000
$150 to 1st & $100 to 2nd
Top U1800
$150 to 1st & $100 to 2nd
Trophies to top 3 College Teams (top 3 players) |
| Scholarship: |
The winner of the High
School division will win a 4-year scholarship to Texas A&M
University-Kingsville. (Winner must meet
entrance requirements and chess tournament scholarship criteria. For
further details of the scholarship criteria, download
scholarship document.).
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Byes: |
One ½ pt bye available, any
round, if
requested before round 2.
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Other
Info: |
Chief Tournament
Directors: Mrs. Susan Breeding and Mr. Victor
J. Flores
Pairing
Directors : Mr. Remy Ferrari and Mr. James
Houghtaling Jr. - A.K.A. Paperclip Pairings
Chess Vendors:
South Texas Chess
Center
Refunds and
Cancellations: No
later than Wednesday, January 16, 2008. No Substitutions
Allowed.
Concessions: Sales of food,
beverages, and memorabilia such as event t-shirts will
be available throughout the tournament.
SwissSys Tournament Pairing
Software version 7.45 or later version if available.
For more information
contact Dan Deleon at
Director@southtexaschesscenter.com
or 361-991-2800.
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2007 Slide
Show: |
2007 Susan Polgar National Open for Girls and Susan Polgar
National Chess Challenge for Boys Slide Show |
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