Houston Chess Association Scholastic Tournament December 6, 2014

Houston Chess Association
Scholastic Tournament
December 6, 2014
T H Rogers School
5840 San Felipe at Bering, Houston
5 rounds - Swiss System, Game-25;d5, USCF-Rated
Advanced USCF - ADULTS MAY ENTER - 4 rounds, Game-40;d5
Multiple sections by age & rating, combined for team trophies
Pre-registration (by US mail, paid by check, no check-in Saturday)
$20 if postmarked by Dec 2, check included (to "James Liptrap")
On-Line Registration & Payment http://chess.jliptrap.us/enteri.htm
$21 up until 9 pm Thursday Dec.4. Arrive Saturday before 8:55 am
On site Registration (if we did not have your name the night before)
8:30 - 8:45 am $30 entry fee, and will forfeit the first round.
Schedule (approximate)
First Round as close to 9:00 a.m. as possible
Lunch between rounds about 11:30 am
Last Round starts about 3 pm, Awards end about 5:30 pm
What You Need To Do
Complete and return the entry form in advance.
 Check your e-mail in case we have a question and contact you.
Check http://chess.jliptrap.us/alpha.htm to verify your entry.
Bring your own chess sets and clock (if you have one). There
will be a concession at the tournament to sell these, if you want one
Bring your lunch or lunch money, and a good attitude!
Adult help is always needed and appreciated.
Mail entry with $20 fee 7 days prior to
event: check to "James Liptrap"
James Liptrap
P.O. Box 12053
Spring, TX 77391-2053
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On-Line Entries: $21
http://chess.jliptrap.us/enteri.htm
pay by credit card through PayPal
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Questions & School Team Entries Only:
832-492-7154 jim@jliptrap.us
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Verify Entries the next day (IMPORTANT):
http://chess.jliptrap.us/alpha.htm
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Future Chess Events:.
complete list of tournaments:
http://chess.jliptrap.us/schedule.htm
Players are expected to know the rules and how to play the game, but do not have to be expert, or very
experienced. Sections will be divided by daily rating or grade and will be limited to about 32 players. (16 in
Advanced) Trophies to the top 1/4 of players in each section, medals to scores above 50% (3 out of 5). School
awards will be determined by combining best 4 players in all sections. Tie-break: Solkoff then Modified Median.
USCF membership is required. You may join by adding the fee to entry check. For players in grades K-12, a
special rate is available, one year for $11. Just add to your entry fee. See http://chess.jliptrap.us/group.htm
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TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM – December 6, 2014
CHECK ONE: Advanced/Adult Section Game/45___ Beginner through Intermediate Section Game/30___
NAME: Last_________________________________________First________________________________MI_____
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USCF ID Number____________________________________Expires__________________Rating______________
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School___________________________________________________________________Grade_________ M F
Player
Address__________________________________________________ City____________________Zip__________
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Birthdate__________________Telephone__________________e-Mail___________________________________
Will you arrive late or leave early? Special Needs? Explain below. Anything else we need to know?