Alabama State Chess Championship

Starts: Sep 2, 2016 @ 6:30 PM

Ends: Sep 4, 2016


63rd Annual
ALABAMA STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

September 2-4, 2016

 

University of Alabama in Huntsville – Charger Union
4705 Holmes Ave.
Huntsville, AL 35899


Championship Sections

PREMIERE
(1600+/UNR)
PF: $$Gtd

 
RESERVE
(U1600)
PF: $$Gtd

1st
$500

2nd
$325

  3rd        4th
$250 - 175

Class A
$225 - 150

Class B  
 $225 - 150

Championship plaque to highest scoring Alabama resident. USCF tie-break rules used.

1st
$350

2nd
$200

  3rd        4th
$150 - 100

Class D
$150 - 100

U1200

$100 - 50




Details

Time Control: G/120, d5     Pairings: 6-SS    Byes: Rds 1-5; request before Rd 2.

Late/On-site Registration: Friday, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. & Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

All late registration after 8/26 must be online:  No checks accepted after 8/26.

Round Times: Fri. 6:30 p.m.; Sat.: 9-2-7; Sun. 8:30-2

ACF Business Meeting: Sunday, 1 p.m.

Entry Fee: Advance registration online or mail by 8/26: $50; After 8/26: $70.  Although Online Registration is preferred, you can mail this form with your check by 8/26.

GMs and IMs - no upfront charge; entry fee deducted from prize won. Register Early?!



Misc.

Get USCF membership in advance at www.uschess.org; bring your USCF ID#.

ACF membership fee required for Alabama residents in the rated sections.
Get ACF membership in advance at www.alabamachess.org * NS, NC, W, OSA.

Info: Email: mccl.director@gmail.com  Website: www.madisonchess.com

Website:  www.alabamachess.org  - Click on Calendar

Online registration (preferred): http://madisonchess.com/products/20 

No coolers allowed in Charger Union.  Concessions and food available.


Directions

 

From I-65, take Exit 340 onto I-565 East to Huntsville. Take Exit 15 at the US Space & Rocket Center. Turn LEFT at the 2nd traffic light onto Sparkman Drive. Continue about a mile to Holmes Avenue and turn RIGHT. Continue about a mile (you will pass Charger Union on your right) and at the traffic light, turn RIGHT onto John Wright Drive. The Intermodal Parking Facility will be immediately on your RIGHT. Charger Union is behind the parking facility.

 


Sponsors

Madison City Chess League, State Representative Phil Williams,
Alabama Chess Federation – Neil Dietsch, President,
University of Alabama at Huntsville – Kristi Motter, Vice President of Student Affairs

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